This is a very enjoyable outing. The Ted Ashby is a lovely vessel and I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. All the Maritime Museum staff are most welcoming - from the reception attendant to the crew on board. There is a raincoat available for passengers and I recommend you take it, if you haven’t brought your own - even on a fine day it can get breezy on the harbour. There is a very occasional splash of seawater also. I was fascinated with how the ship operated.
At all times the crew were all totally professional and respectful. I found them to be considerate of me (I am old!) and made sure I was at ease throughout the journey. They ask passengers to help hoist the sails - I had a concern about having to participate with that, but they were very respectful of me from that point of view. They also readily answered my questions and made me feel most welcome.
Well done and thank you to everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it.










