Dream Boat Escapes

05/12/2025

✨ As we count down to our 50th Celebration Show, we’ve been diving into the Barking MAD archives and uncovering some wonderful memories from productions over the years. We might not have photos from every single show (50 years is a lot of sparkle!), but we can’t wait to share some of our favourite throwbacks with you over the next few days.

🎭 Barking MAD: Fifty & Fabulous – A Golden Celebration
📍 The Ripple Centre, Barking (IG11 7FN)
📅 Thursday 11th – Saturday 13th December 2025
⏰ Thurs & Fri 7:30pm | Sat 1:00pm & 5:00pm
✨ Featuring Godwin School!
🎟️ Adults £10 | Children £8 (16 & under) | Group of 4 – £30 (min. 2 children)
🔗 Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/barkingmad

We’d love you to join us this December as we celebrate 50 fabulous years of Barking MAD. Let’s make this golden milestone one to remember! 💙💛✨

07/01/2024

The Pipedream was very fortunate to have been featured on a few YouTube videos last year.

Here are the links to two of those. These were created by David from Cruising The Cut. His channel covers everything canal and river based, starting from his journey as a live aboard cruiser right through to many topical subjects on the minds of todays boaters. Please head over to his channel now for some fantastic videos and content.

David made two videos about his journey on the Thames last year and the links to these are below. Do enjoy them, we certainly did.

Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/Z1El4bL5HOU?si=S-e2K651_mDGT70t

Ep. 2 https://youtu.be/6qhCNeiNG1g?si=1AxgK9blAuqJAcdI

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Feel free to follow our page to see more adventures on The Pipedream and pick up some of the many great offers we share throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming you aboard The Pipedream soon.

Please email us for further information at -

[email protected] or
contact us via messenger or through Facebook.

A long-standing viewer offered me and my "canal wife" (aka good friend) Lorna the use of his boat on the upper River Thames for a few days - thanks Ed! - whi...

05/01/2024

Looking forward to those warmer days? We certainly are. However during the closed season we are taking the time to do some updates to The Pipedream.

Coming soon for 2024 -

New Galley
New Upholstery throughout
New flooring throughout
New gas system
Upgraded electrics
All new safety equipment
and much much more.

We are very excited for this season and we look forward to welcoming you aboard for an escape that makes dreams and memories.

The Team @ Dreamboat Escapes

04/01/2024

********* DISCOUNT OFFER *********

Do you know what your holiday plans are for 2024?

Would you like to experience a trip on the River Thames?

Then we are taking booking now for 2024 and for a limited time only, we are offering a discount on your booking of 10% if paid in full at the time of booking.

The Pipedream is a beautiful boat, very comfortable and a great way to relax and remove the stresses of life as you travel at 5 miles an hour down the beautiful river.

The boat has been featured on a few YouTube videos now too, which is very exciting. It is even getting recognised as it goes up and down the river!

Some of the links to these are below and do enjoy watching them and seeing the boat in action.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

The Team @ Dreamboat Escapes

YouTube Links -

Crushing the Cut

Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/Z1El4bL5HOU?si=T-AvaogUXsQlpDmC

Ep. 2 https://youtu.be/6qhCNeiNG1g?si=7DMRdw6JPpwMXtYS

Lorna Jane Adventures

Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/1FJb66JIOf8?si=SxzqOpP-YiXdv6Om

Ep. 2 https://youtu.be/beyitBpF-wA?si=I570VaFdLm24rhop


The Bald Explorer - Richard Vobes (from 2022)

Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/Pc74qrrtuv8?si=SaVwX23IgJMea2lp

Ep. 2 https://youtu.be/j3fK70s2Hg4?si=apb-0JhXNQXkxgeg

Ep. 3 https://youtu.be/lcJHWlDUU_g?si=URvIBapRFd8Na65Y

Ep. 4 https://youtu.be/m_aCK0gWLA4?si=4NV0ZanMj6cUuYmf

Ep. 5 https://youtu.be/HGeav1y_8KQ?si=Ego1Jbtgdi-8xbYC

Ep. 6 https://youtu.be/YeHxJnQTQE0?si=LhaEbyAqCen6-zKq

18/12/2023

**** WARNING - TASTY OFFERS WITHIN ****

LIMITED TIME ONLY

So what are you doing during these winter months?!

We are doing some well needed maintenance work but also adding some nice updates for next season - pictures to come at a later date (we don’t want to ruin the surprise). A new galley is being installed, updated paint work and a few other bits and pieces too.

Whilst this is happening, now is your chance to start making plans for the new year and book your Thames holiday before the crowds do.
To help you do this, take advantage of pre seasons offer and we have one on this week only.

Received a full 30% discount on your 2024 holiday if booked this week. Quote discount code 20DEC2023 in your email subject line to receive this.

Not only this, but for a limited time only, if you pay your balance in full by the end of the month, then you’ll also receive a food hamper on your arrival (worth up to £150).

08/09/2023

Earlier in the year, one of our great friends and customers took The Pipedream out on the Kennet and Avon Canal. This was a new waterway for us and it did have its challenges. Here is the third video in the series they made. Please like and subscribe to them for more content like this. Also click back here as we have been lucky enough to have a few more adventures this year be published on YouTube.

Hello sailor! Another episode of waterway winding, wildlife watching, Mojo marching, wallies on the water.Dream Boat Escapes: https://www.facebook.com/profil...

11/07/2023

One of our lovely customers have filmed their adventures on the Kennet and Avon Canal and have produced a fabulous series of videos on their YouTube Channel. They are The English Couple.

The link the the second video is below and shows just how versatile The Pipedream can be!!

Please like and follow this page for more and subscribe to their channel for further fantastic videos.

Mojo the cat begins to settle in on board The Pipedream and Richard and I start to remember how to actually use our bodies again. ...

04/07/2023

One of our lovely customers have filmed their adventures on the Kennet and Avon Canal and have produced a fabulous series of videos on their YouTube Channel. They are The English Couple.

The link the the first video is below and shows just how versatile The Pipedream can be!!

Please like and follow this page for more and subscribe to their channel for further fantastic videos.

And so here begins our fourth adventure upon the waterways of England. Join us and our host Ed as we re-learn the ropes upon The Pipedream on the Kennet and ...

26/04/2023

A massive hello to all our new followers. It’s really lovely to have you all along with us on this journey. Please feel free to share this page with all your friends and family. It will be their chance to receive any discount codes that get released during the year.

Happy boating everyone.

23/04/2023

********** July Discount Code Alert *************

To be in with a chance to take advantage of discounts available in July you will need the codes in this post.

To take advantage of 15% off your weeks holiday, use code - JULY15WEEK1

To take advantage of 20% off your two week holiday, use code - JULY20WEEK2

Please like, follow and share this post amongst your friends and family to receive the most up to date offers and details.

The more people we can get the more discounts we can offer to you.

23/04/2023

The discount code for July will be released at 5pm today. Check back here. Make sure to like, follow and share this post to take advantage of this offer. 15% off week long bookings - 20% off any two week booking.