Albert and Blackwater Dawn (up to 12 people)
£240 for two hours, then £85 for each extra hour.

Bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of the deposit (usually 50% of the cost). Balance and food orders will be required 21 days before your trip.

The above prices are effective from 1st January 2026.

When you book your celebration or a group outing, we can provide food and drinks on board.   

Details on application to the booking office.

Blackwater Dawn is fully equipped to accommodate wheelchair users, but we would be grateful to have as much notice as possible as to the number of wheelchairs likely so that we can prepare appropriate seating arrangements for you to enjoy your trip.  

Albert does not cruise when the Navigation is in flood, as boats cannot then pass under bridges.  Should this occur Albert may be used as a static venue at Paper Mill Lock at 50% of the trip cost.  Alternatively a full refund will be offered.  It is more unusual for the Navigation to be in flood at Heybridge Basin, but should this occur, the same terms apply for Blackwater Dawn.