6
Nights Long
90
Miles of Cruising
8
Included Tours & Excursions
Launching in 2023, The Classic Severn Cruise takes in all the riverside highlights our passengers have enjoyed since we began cruising in 2005 as well as a new destination in the Cotswolds on a six night itinerary.
This cruise sails the full length of the navigable inland River Severn, from Gloucester to Stourport on Severn and is our only cruise which travels north of Worcester.
The Edward Elgar lowers her flybridge and upper deck to shoot under Worcester Bridge and then squeezes into locks only a few inches wider than her.
At every stop there is a Cathedral, Abbey, museum or place of historic interest.
We expect this cruise to sell out before our season begins. Book today to avoid disappointment.
*Meal Times are 8.30 am Breakfast, 12.30 pm Lunch and 6.30 pm Dinner. Some cruises have lunch ashore during excursions which passengers must buy at their expense. The above itinerary is subject to change based on weather, tide and local conditions or events.
All our cruises in England are on board the 4-star rated Edward Elgar hotel boat. With just 22 passengers and 5 crew, it provides a unique atmosphere whilst our crew look after everything.
Secure your booking with a £200 per cabin deposit. Balance payments must be paid in full 60 days before the cruise is due to depart.
Yes. The Edward Elgar and Deborah only musthave twin cabins on board, but we do have single rates available on all cruises. Please note that to make a single booking, you will need to do so by phone by calling us on 01452 410411 as single bookings cannot be booked online.
All our scheduled cruises will have at least one cabin available at a single rate. Cruises departing in April and October will have two single-rate cabins on every sailing.
Yes. We have on-site parking at the boarding point in Gloucester which is covered, locked and has CCTV.
Parking is £7 per night on our standard package and included in the "Plus" package.
We have been inspected by VisitEngland and received an M1 mobility rating. This means we are considered to be suitable for older and less agile guests with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance. If you would like a full copy of our access guidance then you can find it here.
Our holidays are designed to be completely laid back and relaxed. We do not usually allow bookings with children as it is an adult only setting. However, if you charter the vessel in full for Christmas cruises, we do allow children but we ask that children are a minimum of 7 years old for safety reasons.
Yes. It is very important in case you have to cancel unexpectedly. We do not sell travel insurance but we will provide you with details of travel insurance providers that can arrange suitable cover for one of our cruises. You can use any insurer and we don't insist you use our partner insurer. It is important you purchase coverage as soon as you have booked your holiday. Having travel insurance is a condition of travel with English Holiday Cruises. Here is the link to our partner insurer, Just Travel Cover.
Please make sure you have familiarised yourself and everyone in your party with our terms of booking and cancellation policy.
Standard Package
Per Person Twin Sharing
Per Person Single Occupancy
Not got far to come? Our six night cruises now welcome guests from 11.30am on boarding day. If you have an easy journey to Gloucester and don't have concerns about getting to us on time without having to rush, then maybe the standard package is for you. Includes the cruise, pre boarding lunch but parking is extra at the current daily rate.
Plus Package
Per Person Twin Sharing
Per Person Single Occupancy
If you have something to celebrate or you just want to go all in, then take the Plus package. You get a pre-cruise stay at our partner hotel with dinner, bed and breakfast. Pre-boarding lunch Parking included at no extra cost and we also provide some free souvenirs!
This cruise is currently scheduled to depart:
2023
1 (Coronation), 15 & 29 May, 12 & 26 June, 10,17 & 24 July, 7 & 21 August, 11 & 25 September
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29/3/24 | Easter Ship Canal Explorer Cruise | 3 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
02/04/24 | Ship Canal Explorer Cruise | 3 | Chartered | Find out more | Unavailable |
05/04/24 | Canal Getaway Cruise | 2 | Chartered | Find out more | Unavailable |
09/04/24 | The Severn Bore Cruise | 4 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
15/04/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
22/04/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
29/04/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Over 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
01/05/24 | Paris to Epernay & Champagne | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
07/05/24 - New Date | Steam Trains & Morgan Motors | 5 | Over 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
13/05/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
20/05/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
28/05/24 | Steam Trains & Morgan Motors | 5 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
03/06/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
10/06/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
17/06/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
24/06/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
01/07/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
08/07/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
15/07/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Almost 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
22/07/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
29/07/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
05/08/24 | Classic Severn Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
12/08/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Sold Out | baqhFind out more | Book Now |
19/08/24 | Classic Severn Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
27/08/24 | English Vineyards & Wine Tasting Cruise | 5 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
02/09/24 | Classic Severn Cruise | 6 | Last Few Cabins | Find out more | Book Now |
04/09/24 | Paris & Medieval France | 6 | Sold Out | Find out more | Book Now |
16/09/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Almost 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
23/09/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise | 6 | Almost 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
30/09/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Over 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
07/10/24 | Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) | 6 | Almost 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
14/10/24 - NEW DATE | Ship Canal Explorer Cruise | 3 | Almost 50% Sold | Find out more | Book Now |
18/10/24 | Canal Getaway Cruise | 2 | Chartered | Find out more | Unavailable |
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