2024 Cruises

New Itineraries and best-ever value. Newly themed cruises in England and expanded routes in France.

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Severn Vale Discovery Cruise - Newly Updated for 2024!

The Severn Vale Discovery Cruise was first launched in 2023 and was the most popular cruise of the season. Packed with inclusive guided tours for those that want to be shown around our fantastic destinations.


Cruise Length: 6 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area: Gloucester to Sharpness Ship Canal and River Severn


Dates: April to October 2024 - Reduced rate dates filling fast.


Price From: £1670pp

The Classic Severn Cruise - Newly Updated for 2024!

The Classic Severn Cruise returns for 2024, but this time with more time in each of our stops. The cruise has been redesigned for those that want to explore each stop themselves. Ideal if for those that like discover the local destinations to their own timetable.


Cruise Length: 6 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area:  River Severn


Dates: May to September 2024


Price From: £1570pp

Paris to Epernay through Champagne  - Last Few Cabins

A cruise through France you will never forget. Starting on the bank of River Seine in full view of the Eiffel tower, this six night cruise through the Champagne region of France (with obligatory tasting of course) is on board the luxury Barge Deborah


Cruise Length: 6 Nights


Cruise Type: Point to Point with return transfer. Paris - Epernay.


Cruising Area: River Seine and Marne Canal


Dates: 1/5/24  - Last Few Cabins


Price From: £2190pp

Paris and Medieval France - SOLD OUT

This cruise starts in the centre of Paris and takes you to the medieval town of Provins, the amazing Chateau de Vaus-le-Vicomte and the Palais of Fontainebleau. Enjoy this amazing itinerary aboard the luxury Barge Deborah. 


Cruise Length: 6 Nights


Cruise Type: Point to point with return transfer. Paris - Sens.


Cruising Area:  River Seine and River Yonne.


Dates: 4/9/24 only - SOLD OUT


Price From: £2190pp

Steam Trains and Morgan Motors Cruise  - NEW DATE

For Steam and Motor Enthusiasts! The Severn Valley Steam Railway, Gloucester to Warwickshire Steam railway and a private tour of the Morgan Car factory in Malvern! All this whilst cruising the River Severn between Gloucester and Stourport on Severn to some of our favourtie destinations like Worcester and Upton Upon Severn. 


Cruise Length: 5 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area:  River Severn


Dates: 28/5/24 - Sold Out, NEW DATE: 7/5/23


Price From: £1470pp

English Vineyards and Wine Tasting Cruise - 1 cabin left

The Severn Vale is blessed with some fantastic award-winning vineyards. Cruise with us on this date and visit three vineyards - with tasting for everyone! Cruising on the River Severn and stopping at some of our favourite moorings. 


Cruise Length: 5 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area:   River Severn


Dates: 27/8/24 only - 1 cabin left


Price From: £1470pp

The Ship Canal Explorer Cruise - NEW DATE

Take a relaxing three night break with us to celebrate Easter in 2024. Stops at Berkeley Castle, Slimbridge WWT and Purton Hulks Barge Graveyard. Also available for group charters.


Cruise Length: 3 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area:  Gloucester to Sharpness Ship Canal


Dates: 29/3/24 - SOLD OUT, 14/10/24 - NEW DATE


Price From: £595 pp

The Canal Getaway Cruise - Group Charters - SOLD OUT for 2024

Ideal for a weekend with family and friends! Two nights of cruising on the world's first ship canal with destinations suitable for every age including Slimbridge WWT and the Purton Hulks Barge Graveyard.


Cruise Length: 2 Nights (weekends)


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area:   Gloucester to Sharpness Ship Canal


Dates: Early April and Late October - SOLD OUT


Berkeley Castle

The Severn Bore Cruise  - SOLD OUT

If you have ever wanted to see the Severn Bore - now is your chance! See the largest daytime bore of 2024 on this cruise and visit some of our favourite destinations in the region.


Cruise Length: 4 Nights


Cruise Type: Round Trip from Gloucester


Cruising Area: Gloucester to Sharpness Ship Canal and River Severn


Dates: 9/4/24 only - Sold Out


Price From: £1070pp

All 2024 Sailing Dates Availability

Date Cruise Type Duration (nights) Availability
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 Almost 50% Sold Find out more Book Now
20/05/24 Severn Vale Discovery Cruise 6 Over 50% Sold 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 Last Few Cabins 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 Almost 50% Sold Find out more Book Now
15/07/24 Classic Severn Cruise 6 Available 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 Sold Out Find out more Book Now
12/08/24 Severn Vale Discovery Cruise (Reduced Rate) 6 Sold Out Find out more Book Now
19/08/24 Classic Severn Cruise (Reduced Rate) 6 Sold Out 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 Available 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 Almost 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 Available Find out more Book Now
18/10/24 Canal Getaway Cruise 2 Chartered Find out more Unavailable

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