We are now officially open for Summer 2020!

Hello wonderful people, we are now officially open for the Summer. With appropriate safety measures in place, we are now offering boat trips, sailing days, river cruises and holiday accomodation to guests from our base on Mersea Island, Essex, UK.

We have availability for sailing days in July, August & September, with a variety of trips ranging from a shorter sailing days in the Blackwater (£59pp).

Our trips to Osea Island (£69pp) take around 4 hrs and explore the waters at the heart of the River Blackwater.

Our trips Up the River Colne (£79pp) last around 6 hrs and explore the Mersea Coastline, the River Colne and the waterside villages of Wivenhoe and Rowhedge.

We are considering a Jet Ski experience with a support boat that explores the fleets and creeks and local waters around Mersea Island. Message us to find out more.

Holiday Accommodation

We have availability for July, August and September but book early as demand is increasing now lockdown is over. Message us if you want to sail and stay.

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Mersea Island can be found off the east coast of Essex, about an hour from Stansted Airport by car, an hour from London by train and just under two hours from Heathrow or Gatwick Airports. Join us at seaskipr.com – stay, sail and enjoy great adventure on Mersea Island.

See our booking page for further details.

  • If you’ve never sailed before but want to, we at seaskipr.com can help you to take those first steps onboard.

  • If you’re looking for new adventure, we at seaskipr.com can show you a different, calmer side to Essex.

  • If you’d just like to relax on board and soak up the atmosphere, we at seaskipr.com can sail you and your party on a memorable journey up and down the Blackwater.

  • Make it a stay and sail mini-holiday by booking our fully appointed West Mersea located accommodation



Make it a boating holiday to remember