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Overview
Turn back the clock and enjoy a great day out on a vintage sailing barge.
You and your partner will have a relaxing day out on this historic vessel, with the emphasis being on enjoying the scenery and the thrill of seeing these large vessels under sail. You will also have the opportunity to become involved in hoisting sails and steering if you wish. Time spent at the controls will depend on the skipper, weather, number of passengers and individual enthusiasm.
A light lunch is included with this experience which is traditionally a cheese and ham ploughman’s with a delicious dessert. Eat and enjoy your lunch whilst looking out from this stunning barge. Please note the type of food available may vary depending on the time of year.
Key features
When can I go?
This experience is available on selected Friday dates, generally March to October.
How long will my experience last?
The whole trip will last for approximately 4 hours.
How many people is this experience for?
There will be up to 50 other people there on the day.
Can I bring family and friends?
Sorry, you can't take friends or family with you on this experience.
What else do I need to know?
The minimum age for this experience is 12 years old. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
You need to be reasonably agile to get on and off the ship. Please advise us at the time of booking if you have any food allergies.
This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.
We can’t control the weather!
This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.
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Lovely trip
Wild thing 49 - Verified purchaser
20/10/2019 
5
Yes I recommend this product.
This trip was a 70th birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lunch on the barge was amazing. It was a ploughmans but the ham and cheese were delicious. Great quality with salad, pickles, chutneys and bread. Then fruit crumble with fresh cream for desert. Marvellous to say it was all freshly made on a barge. Thank you ladies. Would definitely recommend this trip.
When did your experience take place? September 2019
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ipswich Marina
on the sailing barge
fireman sam - Verified purchaser
19/10/2019
5
Yes I recommend this product.
The day was great could not be better.Nice birthday presy.thank you and your staff.
When did your experience take place? Friday 13th september 2019
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? the river orwell
Lovely service and copious tea!!
TheVarmint - Verified purchaser
30/09/2018
5
Yes I recommend this product.
Gift from my brother which was the perfect way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Charming, efficient and discreet service from smiley and welcoming staff and absolutely DELICIOUS tea with Prosecco. We did our best but couldn't quite polish everything off! Delightful location and spotless venue. Thoroughly recommend.
When did your experience take place? Friday 28th September 2018
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? The Barge Tearooms, Maldon
Great place for an afternoon tea
Bartin - Verified purchaser
03/09/2018
5
Yes I recommend this product.
This was bought for me as a 50th birthday present. I decided to take my mother in law with me when she was down from Scotland visiting. We had a lovely afternoon. The food was fresh and tasty and the service excellent. Staff were very friendly and happy to answer questions about the boat and business etc. The view was great too. Well worth a visit not just for afternoon tea but lunch as well.
When did your experience take place? Maldon
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Maldon
warm welcome
gruffer - Verified purchaser
31/12/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
We had a lovely afternoon on the barge, the food was excellent in a unique setting and would recomend strongly
When did your experience take place? december
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? malden essex
Great place for afternoon tea
Jacktone - Verified purchaser
10/12/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
We were given a voucher for afternoon tea and chose to go on a maldon barge in Maldon Quay. We were greeted by very friendly staff and the most wonderful array of food to eat. Really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this to all.
When did your experience take place? December 2016
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? hydrogen maldon
A great piece of history
CAB 36 - Verified purchaser
08/12/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
It was a Christmas present from my son which I thought was a wonderful idea.
When did your experience take place? 24 November 2016
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Thames sailing barge Maldon Essex
Lovely ambiance
Junio - Verified purchaser
30/11/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
Quirky location for an afternoon tea with a lovely ambiance and delicious food. Ample sandwiches, tasty scones and delicious cakes
When did your experience take place? November 18th
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Hydrogen Ship. The Hythe,Maldon
Afternoon Tea On a Thames Sailing Barge
daveg1945 - Verified purchaser
16/11/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
This was bought for us by our son for last Christmas as the barge is only open from October till April it was well worth the wait ,we took two friends a long with us who were accommodated very easily. Afternoon Tea was superb lovely sandwiches cakes and scones, and great service. Will definitely tell our friends great afternoon.
When did your experience take place? 3rd November 2016
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Hythe Quay Maldon Essex
Amazing experience
Chris48 - Verified purchaser
18/06/2016
5
Yes I recommend this product.
I was given this tea as a present from my son and daughter in law in December so it was doubly wonderful to claim the experience in June of this year. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience as we were able to sail up the estuary on a beautifully sunny day
When did your experience take place? June
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Hythe
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