On the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

BLACKWATER ROSE is ideal for charter/corporate outings and business meetings. It has an original  diesel engine with a traditional sound, and can carry up to 10 passengers and crew for hour trips or longer cruises by arrangement. Your skipper will be able to answer any questions you have about the waterway.

Facilities aboard includes a large open fore deck with seating, from where river views can be enjoyed, and internal cabins with toilet and hand washing facilities.

BLACKWATER ROSE is available to short trips. Why not make that birthday or anniversary special by hiring her for your private party, corporate trips or maybe an unusual venue for that important meeting. You can bring along your own picnic and refreshments and celebrate in style. Enjoy the tranquil river while relaxing onboard and let the skipper take you on a relaxing cruise.

The Chelmer and Blackwater is the ideal introduction to life on this Essex inland waterway.

The back cabin on Blackwater Rose is being constructed along the same lines of an original boatman's cabin and includes an Edwardian range as part of the unusual fixtures and fittings. 

The front deck, with seating for up to 10 persons, is fitted with a canopy to make the cruise just as enjoyable whatever the weather. So why not try us for that day with a difference.

      Blackwater Rose Back Cabin