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.
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.
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.
When you cruise with English Holiday Cruises, you unpack once and we take you to a new historic destination every day.
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.
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:
Sail on Britain's mightiest river and the first ship canal ever to be built in the world.
No international travel required! Find the perfect UK river cruise.
In 2023 we have two six-night cruises on the beautiful barge Deborah. Featuring five star accommodation and a six night route along the River Seine including central Paris.
Six-nights cruising the River Seine and River Yonne including cruising in central Paris.
11 en-suite climate controlled cabins as well as an accessible cabin on the main deck.
On board meals and drinks all included and shore-side excursions at no extra cost.
Buy the cruise only and organise your own transport, or let us book all your travel as well as pre-cruise stays in Paris.
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 | 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 |
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!
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.
If you charter the entire boat, discounts are available in Spring and Autumn.
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.
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 Protected Travel Services (PTS), your money is held securely in a trust account managed by a third party. We do not have access to your money until after your holiday has been completed.
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.