From the M25 take junction 28 onto the A12 towards Chelmsford. After 40 miles bear right onto A120 towards Harwich for 5.8 miles then turn right onto A133 towards Clacton. At Frating Green turn left onto B1029 then bear left onto B1027 towards Alresford. At Thorrington continue on B1029 for 2.5 miles and you will arrive in Brightlingsea. Once in Brightlingsea head for the waterfront there you will find the floating jetty were you will board the Gloria B a car park is nearby.
From Ipswich take A12 towards Colchester for 11.3 miles. Then turn left onto A120 towards Harwich then follow instructions as above.
From M11 Junction 8 take A120 towards Braintree for 28 miles then take A12 towards Colchester for 7.5 miles then bear right onto A120 towards Harwich then follow instructions as above.