River Cruise Holidays
On The River Severn
MV Edward Elgar - 4 Star Hotel Boat
Rated 4-star by Visit England, our boat is the highest capacity hotel boat cruising the inland waterways of England. Discover what she has to offer and take a virtual tour.
2-6 Night Cruise Holidays in The Severn Vale
Whether you want a weekend break or a week long holiday, we've got an itinerary to suit you. All our cruises are round trips departing from and finishing in Gloucester's Historic Docks.
Hotel Extension Packages Arranged For You
If you have a long way to travel or would like to extend your holiday, we can book you in to our partner hotel in Gloucester. 70% of our passengers take an extension package.
Historic Destinations
When you cruise with English Holiday Cruises, you unpack once and we take you to a new historic destination every day.
Gloucester's Historic Docks
We are based in Hempsted, a mile from Gloucester's Historic Docks. All our cruises are round trips so you start and finish your cruise with us from here.
The Heart of England
Sites of ancient battles, Norman Abbeys, barge graveyards... this region has a lot to discover. As well as Gloucester, our cruises have many destinations including:
The River Severn & Gloucester to Sharpness Ship Canal
Sail on Britain's mightiest river and the first ship canal ever to be built in the world.
Our Passengers Say It best...
Watch video interviews of our passengers talking about their cruises on the Edward Elgar
The Staycation To Remember
No international travel required! Find the perfect UK river cruise.
River cruising isn't just a holiday, it's an experience from a whole new perspective. Our passengers love it.
4 Star Hotel Boat - Visit England Quality Assessments
The Edward Elgar has regular assessments by Visit England and has retained a four star rating for more than ten years.
2023 Assessment
2021 Assessment
2020 Assessment
An assessment was not conducted on board in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Improvements made for Covid safety are noted in the 2021 report above.
2019 Assessment
Access Guidance
Further infomation on access is available on our access guidance page.
Great For Groups
We provide charters for groups and trade as well as cruises for couples or single travellers. If you have a group of people you want to spend some time with, where better than right here in the UK? No one needs to drive and we do all the dishes!
Groups, Families & Reunions
Celebrate a special occasion, take a multigenerational holiday or get your special interest group together. We have the space and experience for you all to enjoy your time together.
Discounts
If you charter the entire boat, discounts are available in Spring and Autumn.
Relax, You're In
safe hands
Visit England Quality Assessed
We are independently assessed every year by Visit England and we are certified as a four star hotel boat to the Visit England criteria. Our boat, brochure and website are all assessed so you can be confident that our cruises are accurately described and of good quality.
Package Travel Financial Protection
In the ever changing world we live in, financial protection of consumer deposits is essential and a legal requirement under package travel regulations. As a member of ABTOT, you can be confident your money is protected.
British Marine Full Member
As marine professionals who maintain a UK registered passenger vessel we are members of British Marine to keep ahead of legislation and safety on board our boat. We are inspected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and British Marine help us to look our for the interests of our company and customers for health and safety compliance.
We value your Privacy
English Holiday Cruises Ltd. Registered in England and Wales Company Number 05207004. Registered Address: Windsor House, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AT. Please visit the Contact Us page for our correspondence address.
