This year Topsail have developed a unique new range of Thames Cruises offering the finest British and regional produce provided by the excellent Forman and Field.

H. Forman and Sons supply fine food to top hotels, restaurants, chefs and retailers including Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, as well as exporting across the globe.

Forman and Field are widely regarded as the country’s leading supplier of fine food for private purchase supplying Forman’s  range of smoked fish as well as seasonal gourmet foods from other specialty producers. All our cruises are accompanied by a fascinating presentation about the produce, the historic Sailing Barge, and Thames River by our expert hosts.

And for those who are looking for something different for partners, family and friends, our Gift Experience Cruises make a superbly original present with a number of key dates including Mothers Day. More information here…

Four Exceptional New Cruises

We have developed four exciting new cruises that combine a showcase of Forman and Field’s excellent produce with the unique experience of cruising on the River Thames. Contact for more information.

1. Fine English Food Cruise

   Experience London from the River onboard one of our historic Sailing Barges complimented by a light buffet selection of Forman’s finest produce.

   During the cruise you will sail down river passing a variety of different landscapes; the modern façades of Canary Wharf, the beauty of Greenwich, the stunning architecture of The O2 and technology of the Thames Barrier.

   On a Thames Barge the finale of the cruise will be the opening of Tower Bridge –exclusively for you and your guests, a moment that nobody will forget! More here…

1. The Glorious British Food Cruise

   The Glorious British Food Cruise includes a more substantial hot fork buffet of traditional British recipes and the finest regionally sourced produce expertly selected by Forman and Field. Similar to the Fine English Cruise it will be accompanied by a fascinating presentation about the produce, the historic Sailing Barge, and Thames River by our expert hosts.

   Did you know Tower Bridge cost the equivalent of £100 million today and took over 8 years to build? See this London icon from a whole new perspective, as you sail through it’s raised bascules! More here…

1. Clay Shooting Buffet Cruise

   Why not make a day of it by combining the excellent traditional foods of Forman and Field with the traditional sport of clay pigeon shooting! After a morning of shooting from the deck of one of our historic Barges guests will enjoy the excellent gourmet produce provided by Forman and Field with drinks and a presentation of the produce and historic Barge as you sail back up to central London.

   A fun and memorable full day out is rounded off with the opening of Tower Bridge, and as the barge passes underneath we award the prize for the best shot! More here…

1. Dining at Forman’s since 1905

   Topsail have developed a unique way to experience the Olympic Park;- arriving by river! Board one of our beautiful Thames Sailing Barges at iconic Tower Bridge and sail down river past the beautiful Royal Palace at Greenwich and Canary Wharf to Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier. A short corporate coach ride takes you from here to the heart of the new Olympic Site where you will dine at Forman’s prestigious restaurant overlooking the new Olympic Stadium!

   As always we can tailor your event to best suit your ideas; why not try this Cruise in reverse? Meet at Forman’s Restaurant for Lunch before boarding one of our Thames Barges for a cruise back up river to Central London. More here…