Enjoy free time in Maldon's fabulous highstreet before setting sail and enjoying your cream tea!
Book NowSpend the morning exploring Maldons charming High Street, independent shops, and beautiful riverside, with time to enjoy lunch at one of the many local cafés or pubs. In the afternoon, step aboard the S.B. Hydrogen, a magnificent Thames sailing barge built in 1906 and celebrating 120 years of history next year. Relax on a two-hour cruise along the scenic River Blackwater, savour a delicious cream tea, and enjoy the chance to chat with the friendly crew about the vessels fascinating past the perfect blend of heritage, relaxation, and Essex charm.
We must be made aware of dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Please note: There is no formal dining on board. Food is served from a central buffet table in the saloon and guests are free to take their plates up on deck or sit on pew/bench seating below. However, guests cant see out from below decks. Sitting on deck is also casual, with plenty of areas for guests to find somewhere to sit. We strongly recommend that guests wear sensible, non-slip shoes.
AT A GLANCE
2-hour cruise
Cream Tea
Service of a Courier
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Depot - Longer Route | Depot- Passenger is aware they're on a long route | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
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