THAMES SAILING BARGES FOR HIRE FROM TOPSAIL

These fine old ships, with their distinctive red ochre sails, evoke an era long since past. Once the East Coasts traditional cargo vessel - at the turn of the century the Thames Sailing Barge fleet numbered over 2,000 - today only a handful of traditional Barges survive.

Each barge in the Topsail fleet has been beautifully converted to provide a high quality and spacious venue for entertaining without losing its essential maritime character.

Topsail Charters - Thames Sailing Barges on the East Coast

The Thames Sailing Barge SB Hydrogen ghosting home

East Coast River Cruises

Enjoy a Topsail River Cruise at one of these locations:

Our Barges can accommodate up to 50 guests sailing, and up to 80 on the Quayside.

Our classic sailing vessels make an unusual & memorable venue for

Corporate Events

Entertaining clients and corporate hospitality, presentations, receptions, staff socials and Christmas parties.

Team Building

A themed nautical Team Building day using the barge as a floating venue for exercises.

Party Venue Hire

The perfect Birthday Party Venues for private hire for Birthdays, Anniversary and Parties in Essex, Suffolk and London.

Wedding Reception Venues

Unique and memorable Wedding Reception Venue at Maldon, Ipswich or London

Day Trips and Weekends Away

Enjoy a sailing weekend away or day trip as an individual or a group.

We also include a number of special interest trips such as estuary Bird Watching

See what some of our customers had to say about this unique experience:

“The day went perfectly helped in no small way by the friendliness of the crew and the character of Thistle. To slip quietly along the River Orwell under sail was the perfect finishing touch to make a special day very special indeed” Wedding Sail, Ipswich, River Orwell.

“I would to record our appreciation to all the crew who made the evening such a success. All of our guests had a thoroughly enjoyable time and it appears that this may have to become a regular annual event !” Corporate Event, London, River Thames.

“Thank you for the lovely day sail, the ladies in the galley were amazing and so was their food. Thank you to the Captain and crew for allowing my husband to take the wheel, it made his birthday” Public Day Sail, Maldon, River Blackwater.

“I should be pleased if you could convey my heartfelt thanks to the crew, who made the day very special despite the sadness of the occasion”. Scattering of Ashes, Brightlingsea.

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