Step aboard for the unforgettable experience of a river cruise on board a vintage sailing barge

Sailing barge cruises
Explore our vast range of ever changing public trips including food cruises, race days and weekends away. With Topsail there really is something for everyone and with new dates added all the time, you’ll be sure to find the right trip for you.

Private hire
...a truly unusual venue
Our beautiful vessels provide an unusual and memorable venue for all kinds of events, whether you are looking for a venue for a birthday party, wedding reception or wedding anniversary, somewhere to entertain clients or staff, or a day out for your club with a difference.

Fantastic food
Your food is supplied by our own in-house catering company, supplying homemade, locally sourced, high quality food, served by our fabulous galley team. Why not also visit our barge tearooms on Maldon’s Hythe Quay?
We sail from:
- Maldon
- Ipswich
- Harwich
- Brightlingsea
- Gravesend
- London
Upcoming trips
Find your perfect cruise
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Fri 19 Aug
Sunset Cruise
Maldon 2 HoursA "Two Island" evening cruise from Maldon Quay past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. Bring your own picnic or add a plated Cheese and Ham Ploughmans or Smoked Fish Platter -
Sat 20 Aug
Secrets of the Blackwater Day Sail
Maldon 12 HoursEssex as you have never seen it ! A relaxing day sail from Maldon exploring the river Blackwater. Includes breakfast, morning coffee, 2 course lunch, tea and cake. -
Wed 24 Aug
Morning Coffee Cruise
Maldon 2 HoursA Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island, Mill Beach to Osea Island and back. Add a freshly baked chocolate brownie with tea, coffee or soft.


About us
Topsail charters is an award-winning company that specialises in barge cruises, private barge hire and sailing experiences. We sail in numerous locations throughout Essex, Suffolk and London.
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