Maritime Ipswich - there’s no better time to get out on the water

There’s lots happening on the water during the Maritime Ipswich weekend of 15th & 16th August.

  • Sailing Barge Victor
    • Shanty Band on deck with bar below (Saturday evening)
    • Sunset & Firework Cruise (Sunday 6pm-9pm)
  • Viking Mariners
    • Saturday
      • Day sailing cruise - Enjoy coffee and pastries, and then sail down the River Orwell before mooring or anchoring for lunch on board. In the afternoon, you sail upstream, arriving back at the marina early in the evening (£165 per person or £290 for 2 people)
    • Sunday
      • Evening Sail - Enjoy a 3 hour sail with bites and bubbles while the sun sets. Complete your experience by watching the maritime fireworks aboard a luxury yacht while enjoying a glass of bubbles (£75 per person)
  • Orwell Lady
    • Saturday
      • ‘Wet Dock Trips’ (20 minutes cruise) between 11am and 1pm (£5 adults, £3 children, under 3s free)
      • Harwich Harbour/Port of Felixstowe 2.5 hour public cruise (£19 adults, £13 children, under 3s free)
    • Sunday
      • Orwell Bridge cruise 10.30am (£10 adults, £5 children)

Tickets can be pre-booked for Harwich Harbour/Port of Felixstowe and Orwell Bridge via Ipswich Tourist Information Centre or from CoffeeLink on the Waterfront. Tickets for all cruises can also be purchased on the gangway via card or cash.

  • Top Sail Charters – Sailing Barge Thistle
    • Morning and Afternoon 3 hour cruises on both days
    • Evening function on Saturday

Discover what else is planned during Maritime Ipswich through the following links or click here to download the official leaflet listing the full programme of activities.

Maritime Ipswich is an event which is organised by Ipswich Borough Council, working in partnership with local businesses, ABP, UCS, Ipswich Maritime Trust, Ipswich Waterfront Action, the Old Gaffers Association and Ipswich Central.