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 24 Oct
Birdwatching Sail
Maldon 2 HoursA guided sail with experts from Swallow Birding to view the autumn migrants on the beautiful River Blackwater. Include Brunch. Boarding at 10.00 -
Sun 25 Oct
Sunday Roast Cruise
Maldon 4 HoursEnjoy the quiet beauty of the winter river on a one and half hour cruise followed by a seated two course Sunday Roast lunch once back at the Quay. Boarding at 09.45 -
Sat 31 Oct
Cream Tea Cruise
Maldon 1.5 HoursA Two Island Cruise from Maldon Quay, past Northey Island to Osea Island & Back. Add a Cream Tea of freshly baked scone with cream & jam, tea or coffee. Boarding at 14.00


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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