Don’t just take our word for it – see what our customers have to say! From delicious Afternoon Tea Cruise to relaxing Pub Lunch River Cruise, our guests love the beautiful scenery, friendly atmosphere and fantastic food.

Afternoon Tea on a static Thames Sailing Barge:

Depart from Brightlingsea Harbour and cruise up the creek to St Osyth Boatyard, where you’ll board SB May for a delightful afternoon tea.

Juliet – “We had a lovely afternoon tea, 30 min boat trip. Excellent afternoon thank you”

Hazel – “Highly recommend I went a couple of weeks ago for my 25th wedding anniversary. The cakes are lovely, the staff our friendly. Really relaxing couple of hours.”

Vania – “Best afternoon tea I have had yet!”

For 2026 Afternoon Tea dates please see below:

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Pub Lunch River Cruise:

Set off from Brightlingsea and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the scenic River Colne to The Anchor at Rowhedge, a classic English pub with stunning 180-degree waterfront views.

Trudie – “I’ve done this and it’s a nice trip and the food at The Anchor at Rowhedge is very good”

Rachel – “Had a wonderful afternoon yesterday on this trip…lunch was delicious too, highly recommend!”

Alan - "On this trip to Rowhedge, it could not have been better even the weather was perfect."

For 2026 Pub Lunch River cruise dates please see below:

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What are you waiting for? Call the Harbour Office today to secure your spot.