As part of Thames Day, seize the chance to sail on a classic Thames Barge through the heart of London.
The Thames Sailing Barge ‘Will’ is the largest of her kind ever built and holds great historical significance, playing a part in London’s great maritime and trading history. Launched in 1925, just shy of 100 feet long, and 100 feet tall to the tip of her main-mast, the Sailing Barge Will is the largest spritsail Thames Sailing Barge ever built.
This event is part of Thames Day, an event produced in partnership with Destination City, a City of London Corporation programme, as part of Totally Thames.
Schedule
- 11:30 | Guests meet at Butlers Wharf Pier
- 11:30 – 11:45 | Guests embark, vessel to leave BWP
- 12:00 | Barge to follow Blue Mermaid through Tower Bridge
- 12:30 | Bridge lift down for short cruise hoping to reach Canary Wharf
- 13:30 | Arrive at BWP for guests to disembark
- 13:45 | Afternoon Guests meet at Butlers Wharf Pier
- 13:45 – 1400 | Guests embark, vessel to leave BWP
- 14:15 | Bridge lift Up
- 14:45 | Bridge lift down for short cruise hoping to reach Canary Wharf
- 15:45 | Arrive at BWP for guests to disembark
Notes
SB Will is an historic vessel designed to carry commercial cargo not passengers. As a Sailing Barge she retains numerous features that may inhibit ease of movement around the decks, along with this some working tackle may be greased and therefore cannot be touched.
Our friendly and helpful crew will be on hand to help everyone embark and disembark but sadly THIS VESSEL IS NOT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY and is not suitable for anyone who might be unsteady on their feet as traffic on the river can cause considerable movement on the barge. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that the lead guest views SB Will before confirming the booking if there is a possibility that some guests may have issues with mobility.
Babies in arms and Under 2’s are allowed onboard free of charge, we ask that there is one supervising adult for every child under 16 attending. There is limited space for pushchair storage, we ask that you don’t bring this unless absolutely necessary. We will operate Under2’s on a first come first service basis as we allow a max of 3 onboard per cruise.
Please come prepared for a day on the river and bring some layers as it can get chilly on deck, even in the middle of summer. Flat soled non- slip shoes are also advisable to provide sure footing on deck when moving about the boat.
