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At Cruise Essex, we understand that plans can change.

We strive to accommodate adjustments while also ensuring fairness to all our guests. Please review our cancellation and refund policy outlined below:

Standard Bookings (Afternoon Tea Cruise, Wine & Cheese Tasting Cruise, Casting Ceremonies):

  • Cancellation 14 Days in Advance:
    • Full refund of the booking amount.
  • Cancellation 7-13 Days in Advance:
    • 50% refund of the booking amount.
  • Cancellation Less Than 7 Days in Advance:
    • No refund will be provided.

Private Charter Bookings:

  • Cancellation 30 Days in Advance:
    • Full refund of the booking amount.
  • Cancellation 15-29 Days in Advance:
    • 50% refund of the booking amount.
  • Cancellation Less Than 15 Days in Advance:
    • No refund will be provided.

Rescheduling:

  • Requests to Reschedule:
    • Must be made at least 7 days prior to your booked date (14 days for Private Charters).
    • Subject to availability, and we will do our best to accommodate your new preferred date.

Weather and Safety:

  • Cruise Essex Cancellations:
    • We may cancel a cruise due to adverse weather conditions or other safety concerns.
    • In such cases, guests will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

THINGS TO NOTE

Flat / low heeled shoes are recommended. NO high heels should be worn.

No smoking of any kind is allowed on board the cruiser.

A non-refundable / non-transferable deposit of £25 per person is required at the time of booking with the balance payable by card or cash at the commencement of the cruise on the day.

Your tickets will be provided by e-mail and you must present this at the time of sailing. Please let us know 2 days prior to sailing if you have not received them.

Please ensure that before booking with us you / your group have all taken note of the food ingredients and allergy statement. We cannot change food on the day and unless you have informed us of any allergy at least 2 days prior to your booking we cannot provide a different menu for you on the day.

Should we need to cancel the cruise for any reason then an alternative date will be offered or a full refund will be given.

No persons deemed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to depart on the cruise and no refund will be offered. This is for your safety and the crew’s.

The length of the cruise may differ slightly due to operational reasons and Cruise Essex cannot be held responsible for this. The expected sailing times are approximately 2.5 hours.

Minimum age is 12 years, and all children are to be supervised at all times during the trip.

FOOD INGREDIENTS

White bread: Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt, Vegetable oils, Soya, Preservative Calcium Propionate, Gluten, Cereals WheatBarley, Ascorbic acid.

Brown bread: Flour, Cereals WheatBarley, Water, Yeast, Protein, Soya.

Butter: Milk, Salt.

Cheddar Cheese: Milk. 

Pickle: Vegetables (Carrot, Rutabaga, Onion, Cauliflower), Sugar, Barley Malt Vinegar, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Tomato Puree, Date Paste (Dates, Rice Flour), Salt, Apple Pulp, Modified Maize Starch, Colour (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel), Onion Powder, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Spices, Colouring Food (Roasted Barley Malt Extract), Herb and Spice Extracts. 

Ham: Pork, Honey, Salt, Preservatives Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate.

MustardMustard Flour, Water, Sugar, Salt, Wheat Flour, Turmeric, Acid (Citric acid), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum).

Egg & MayonnaiseEgg, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Pasteurised Egg yolk, Cornflour, Salt, Spirit Vinegar Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, White Pepper, Mustard Seed.

Cucumber: Cucumber.

Soft cheese: Milk.

Scones: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Salt, Butter. 

Clotted cream: Milk.

Strawberry Jam: Strawberries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Citric Acid, Sugar, Sodium Citrates. 

Cakes: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Soya, Sulphites, Barley, Sugar. May contain nuts.

ALLERGENS

The 14 allergens are: CELERY, CEREALS containing gluten (such as Wheat, Rye, barley and oats), CRUSTACEANS (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters), EGGS, FISH, LUPIN, MILK, MOLLUSCS (such as mussels and oysters), MUSTARD, NUTS, PEANUTS, SESAME SEEDS, SOYA, SULPHUR DIOXIDE / SULPHITES.