Sailing Days and Afternoons
Viking Mariners provide you with the ideal opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the day to day routine and soak up the invigorating sea air and first class services of one of the UK’s premier boating locations on the East Coast.
Situated in Ipswich, Suffolk on the beautiful River Orwell. Our sailing yachts and power vessels are fully equipped to provide you with everything needed to make your event truly unique.
We can offer you something new, exciting, professional and all arranged and managed to suit your exact requirements. Our range of events, whether bespoke to your personal needs or one of our fixed price packages, offer a variety of getaways to suit all budgets and can all be upgraded to meet your individual taste.
Our dedicated co-ordinators work hand-in-hand with you to meticulously plan the event and take care of all the details, so you can be confident that everything will be exceptional and exactly as anticipated.
That’s the Viking Mariners’ promise.
Winter Packages - 28.10.11-1.3.12 before Valentines
Valentines Packages
2012 Milsoms Valentines Sail and Stay Offer:
A Valentines experience for two at a very special package price! Cruising the Rivers Orwell/Stour and sail the local coast,
lunch can either be taken ‘on the go’ or you can drop anchor in a sheltered spot for a tasty treat on board. In the afternoon
relax and take in the beautiful sights as we gently cruise up river and serve cream team. For the more energetic let your skipper,
show you the ropes, how to trim the sails and take the helm.
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The Valentines Package: 4 hour sail on board luxury 50ft yacht, refreshments and glass of bubbly on board, dinner, bed and breakfast and a glass of champagne each with dinner staying in a Salthouse room £405.00 per couple per night.
The Indulgent Package: 4 hour sail on board luxury 50ft yacht, refreshments and glass of bubbly on board, A bottle of Champagne and Temple Spa Massage on return, followed by dinner, bed and breakfast staying in a Sail Loft Marina room £505.00 per couple, per night.
Sail & Dine package: 6 hour sail on board luxury 50ft yacht, lunch and refreshments on board and a glass of bubbly, 3 course dinner @ the at the Waterfront Bistro £350.00 per Couple
Salthouse Sunday Roast and Sail
Salthouse Sunday Sail and Roast Package: A 4 hour bracing cruise from 10am - 2pm, 3 course lunch in the Eaterie (last orders at 5.45pm, and overnight accommodation with breakfast on Monday morning.)
From £120.00 per person
DAY SAILINGAFTERNOON SAILING
SAIL & DINE WITH VIKING MARINERS
Day Sailing
After coffee and pastries, you’ll 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. The choice is yours: sit back, relax and enjoy the fantastic views or take a turn at the helm. Our skipper will be delighted to show you the ropes.
Prices from £165 per person (Approx 8 hours)
Prices include use of all equipment, food and beverages.
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Afternoon & Evening Sailing
Meet at our offices on the marina before boarding your vessel to cruise the River Orwell. Once on board you will be served afternoon tea whilst enjoying the colourful views.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience of the river and if you fancy a go at the helm our skipper will be delighted to show you the ropes.
From £94.50 per person (Approx 4 hours - Times can vary)
Available Dates
Click on a date to book. Dates in red are fully booked. Time: 1.30pm for 2pm.
Sail & Dine with Viking Mariners
Viking Mariners and our Quayside partners have teamed up to offer a truly exceptional experience. Enjoy afternoon tea and a cruise on a luxury sail or motor yacht up the River Orwell, Then sail back to a mouth watering three course dinner at waterside restaurant. Set sail about 3pm to enjoy the fantastic views along the river. Sit back and enjoy the ambiance of the river whilst being served afternoon tea. Your skipper and hostess will then bring you back to enjoy dinner for 7pm.
New for 2012 - Sail and Dine cruises starting and finishing in Ipswich Marina using the Waterfront Bistro a fixed menu of up to three course is included on weekdays. (Wine and Beverages to be settled on a ‘as consumed basis’ and not included).
Other restaurants such as Quayside and Mariners and weekend menus can be arranged by negotiation - please call for further information.
From £145.00 per person
Available Dates
Click on a date to book. Dates in red are fully booked.
Optional Upgrades
Upgrades are available on all our packages and services including:~ Menu upgrades, Wine and Champagne, Lunch or Dinner ashore with our partner restaurants.
Whichever experience you choose, we offer a broad range of options including upgraded accommodation such as an exclusive barn or an award winning quayside hotel.
A full safety briefing will take place before the boat sets sail.
All equipment and clothing will be provided.
Telephone 01473 281961 or email info@vikingmairners.co.uk
Viking Mariners hold full marine and public liability insurance for all
clients whilst on the sail/cruise.
