Step aboard for the unforgettable experience of a river cruise on board a vintage sailing barge
Sailing barge cruises
Explore our wide range of ever changing public trips including Lunch and Afternoon Tea Cruises, Sunday Roasts, Sunset Cruises, Special Events, 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. FIND OUT MORE
Fantastic food
Your food is supplied by our excellent catering partners, supplying homemade, locally sourced, high quality food, served by our fabulous galley team. Learn more
We sail from:
- Maldon
- Ipswich
- Harwich
- Brightlingsea
- London
Upcoming trips
Find your perfect cruise
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Sat 03 Oct
Sunset Cruise
Maldon 2 HoursA "Two Island" evening cruise from Maldon Quay past Northey Island to Osea Island and back. You are welcome to bring your own picnic Boarding at 16.00 -
Sun 04 Oct
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, two course buffet lunch, tea and cake. -
Thu 08 Oct
Morning Coffee Cruise
Maldon 2 HoursA Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island, Mill Beach to Osea Island and back. Choose to add homemade chocolate brownie with a hot drink. Boarding at 10.00


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