The Severn Wonders Cruise

6

Nights Long

116

Miles of Cruising

7

Included Tours & Excursions

Experience The Entire Severn Navigation

If you want to  see the Severn Navigation between Sharpness and Stourport on Severn in one cruise then this one is for you- no other cruise we offer has this much cruising on the itinerary.

Highlights
Worcester Cathedral & Royal Worcester Porcelain Museum
Stourport on Severn & Severn Valley Steam Railyway
Upton Upon Severn
Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Cathedral
Slimbridge WWT 
Purton Barge Graveyard

Discover The Wonders Of The Severn

We often get asked if we can offer a cruise that stops everywhere along the navigation. So, once a year we do just that!.

The cruise starts and finishes in Gloucester but takes in over fifty miles of waterway and there is more than 100 miles of cruising. Since we motor at just over 4mph that takes a while, so this is a full six night cruise!

This cruise visits all of our favourite highlights along the navigation.

One Date Only Each Year

Itinerary

Day 1

11.30am: Check in at our shoreside reception. Park. Welcome drinks and lunch.
1.30pm: Set sail for Upper Lode Lock, cream tea en-route.
7pm: Arrive at Upper Lode Lock and moor for the night.

Day 2

8am: Set sail for Worcester.
12pm: Arrive in Worcester
2pm: Guided tour of Worcester Cathedral and visit Royal Worcester Porcelain Museum.
5pm: Set sail for Bevere Lock. Live pianist during dinner. Visit the Historic Camp House Riverside Inn.

Day 3

7am: Set sail for Stourport.  Deck Quoits en route.
10am: Arrive in Stourport on Severn. Coach to Severn Valley Railway. Rover Ticket inlcuded to esplore the whole line. Visit Bridgnorth and the Highly Engine House Museum. Buy lunch ashore.
5.30pm: Coach returns to the boat. Moor in Stourport overnight.

Day 4

8am: Set sail for Upton upon Severn.
1.30pm: Arrive in Upton Upon Severn.
2pm: Guided tour of Upton followed by visit to The Tudor House Museum.
6pm: Captain's Cocktail Party

Day 5

8.00am: Set sail for Gloucester Docks
12pm: Moor in Gloucester
1.30pm: Guided tour of Gloucester's Historic Docks, finishing at Gloucester Cathedeal

Day 6

9am: Set sail for Slimbridge
12pm: Moor in Slimbridge. 
1.15pm: Taxi transfer to Slimbridge WWT. Returning 4pm
4.30pm: Set sail for Purton
5.30pm: Arrive in Purton. Tour of the Purton Hulks Barge Graveyard. Moor for the night.

Day 7

8am: Set sail for Gloucester
11.30am: Moor in Gloucester and disembark.

*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.

The MV Edward Elgar

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.

98% of our passengers rate our service as "Good" or "Excellent" value for money. That's because we include:
All meals with traditional English food. Special diets catered for.
Unlimited house pour wine, beer, spirits, mixers and soft drinks.
Tea & Fresh Coffee from our coffee machine at all times. 
Afternoon cake.
All tours and excursions listed on the cruise itinerary.
Unlimited free WiFi on board.
Live in crew providing hotel style service.
All cabins are twin en-suite with climate control and window. 
Reduced rate cabins for single occupancy on every cruise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the "Plus" package and the "Standard" package?

Both the plus and standard packages include your cabin on board, excursion entry fees if included in your cruise itinerary, food on the boat, unlimited tea and coffee, and house pour drinks from the bar. The packages relate to hotel upgrades and parking:

Standard Package: This includes the onboard amenities and services described above only. Parking is extra at a per-night charge.

Plus Package: This includes everything in the standard package but also dinner, bed and breakfast at our partner hotel (ยฃ32pp allowance on food items only for dinner at the hotel), parking during the cruise OR a taxi transfer from the hotel if you arrive by public transport, and a souvenir pack.

What do I have to pay and when?

Secure your booking with a 20% per cabin deposit. Balance payments must be paid in full 90 days before the cruise is due to depart.

I'm a single traveller. Do you have single cabins and single rates?

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.

Is there parking & is it secure?

Yes. We have on-site parking at the boarding point in Gloucester which is covered, locked and has CCTV.

Parking is ยฃ7 per night on our standard package and included in the "Plus" package.

I have reduced mobility, is this suitable for me?

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.

Do you allow children?

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.

Do you allow dogs?

Non service dogs are not permitted on board. If you want to bring a service dog then please call us to discuss your needs on 01452 410411.

Do I need travel insurance cover?

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.

What happens if I need to cancel? What are your terms of booking?

Please make sure you have familiarised yourself and everyone in your party with our terms of booking and cancellation policy.

I have already made a booking. Where can I get the boarding pack information?

Please go to our FAQ Page for boarding pack downloads and how to find us.

Pricing and Availability

 80% of our passengers chose a hotel extension package when taking a six night cruise. Upgrade to the plus package to have a seven night holiday.

Standard Package

ยฃ2,350

Per Person Twin Sharing

ยฃ3,520

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.

Standard Cabin, on board service and complete cruise itinerary
All house pour drinks, meals and excursions during the cruise.
Pre boarding lunch during check in.
Car Parking or hotel taxi service included
1 night pre-cruise hotel stay
Pre-cruise hotel bed and breakfast
Dinner at pre-cruise hotel
Souvenir pack
No compulsory tipping or hidden extras.

Plus Package

ยฃ2,479

Per Person Twin Sharing

ยฃ3,695

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!

Standard Cabin, on board service and complete cruise itinerary
All house pour drinks, meals and excursions during the cruise.
Pre boarding lunch during check in.
Car Parking or hotel taxi service included
1 night pre-cruise hotel stay
Pre-cruise hotel bed and breakfast
Dinner at pre-cruise hotel
Souvenir pack
No compulsory tipping or hidden extras.

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