Electric Boat Lunch Cruise - Brightlingsea Harbour

Lunch River Cruise

Adult Ticket - £41.50 Child under 12 - £37.00

Group Discount 8 or more Monday - Thursday Adult Ticket - £38.00 Child under 12 - £33.50

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Brightlingsea Harbour Electric Boat Lunch River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque River Colne to The Anchor at Rowhedge on Brightlingsea Harbour's electric boat, Colne Innovation.

Included is the return boat trip and main meal at The Anchor, a classic English pub right on the banks of the River Colne with amazing 180 degree waterfront views.

Departing from Brightlingsea you will see our much loved promenade and one of our historic landmarks ,Batemans Tower. The tower was built in 1833 by John Bateman for his daughter to recuperate from consumption. During WW11 the Royal Observer Corp used the tower as an observation post. To date it is now used by the Colne Yacht Club for races.

As Brightlingsea fades away you will pass stunning countryside views and Alresford Creek in the distance which was a film location for the Essex Serpent.

Finally you will pass through the Colne Barrier built in 1989. Improving the tidal defences of Wivenhoe and Rowhedge but also the riverside residential, commercial and industrial areas of the City Colchester. Once through the barrier you will see the colourful village of Wivenhoe which has been home to many famous people over the years, including 'Miss Marple' enroute to Rowhedge.

Important notice - Please read below:

On arrival at Rowhedge, Colne Innovation will ideally be moored alongside the jetty. If this is not possible the only other option will be to moor along side the sea wall where there is a ladder taking you straight up to The Anchor.

Passengers are required to be able to step down onto the boat and once at Rowhedge be able to step up onto the jetty and up and down a ladder. Please see pictures below of the mooring options as well as Colne Innovation. Sensible clothing and footwear recommended.

Please call the office for further enquires.

The Anchor Menu -

Monday-Saturday

The Anchor Beef Burger - 6oz Aberdeen Angus burger served with fries and salad

The Anchor Famous Spitfire Cod & Chips - Served with salad and mushy peas

Mushroom, Asparagus & Spinach Linguine - Served with Barrel & Stone garlic bread

The Anchor Ploughman's - Cheese & ham served with pickles, mixed salad, baguette, apple, celery & red onion chutney

Thai Anchor Vegan Burger - Served with fries and salad

Barrel & Stone Artisan 12" Pizza - variety of toppings, served with The Anchor Classic Salad, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and honey & mustard dressing

Sunday Menu -

Roast Sirloin of Beef

Pan Fried Chicken Supreme

All the above served with gravy, fresh vegetables and Yorkshire pudding.

Vegetable Parcel or Wellington

Served with cranberry veggie jus.

Please note menu is subject to availability

Electric Boat Lunch Cruises