Suffolk Rivers Cruise
from £75.00
A relaxing cruise exploring the beautiful rivers Orwell and Stour.
- Start date: 19/09/2026 10:30 am
- Duration: 6 Hours
- Sailing from: Ipswich
Join the barge in Ipswich’s historic Dock, an area bustling with cafes, shops and boats. Once you’ve headed out through the dock, you experience approximately 15 minutes in the lock before heading onto the River Orwell. You will enjoy going under the Orwell bridge, past Woolverstone, Pin Mill – one of the most painted places on the East Coast, and to Shotley near the mouth of the river, with it’s old naval training buildings. Heading through Harwich Harbour, we head into the beautiful River Stour where sights include Grayson Perry’s Dreamhouse, The magnificent buildings of Holbrook Hospital School and the posh beach houses at Wrabness. Both rivers are very pretty with rolling banks and large country houses visible through the trees.
Depending on the wind direction, the skipper may only be able to set sails one way and have to motor the other.
Includes morning coffee and biscuits, two course hot buffet lunch and tea and cake.
Boarding details are sent by e-mail 4 weeks before a trip or when booking (check your junk folder). Be ready to board the barge 1/2 hour before sailing. Search for car parks near Maldon CM9 5HN, Ipswich IP4 1FH, Brightlingsea CO7 ODY, Harwich CO12 3HH


