English Holiday Cruises

Edward Elgar cruising under Holt Bridge on the River Severn

River Cruise Prices Booking & Boarding

For details of our river cruise holidays go to Dates and Rates, or download our Booking Form with terms and conditions.

You can also make an online enquiry or request a brochure.

Boarding and safety information for each cruise type, and a map & directions to find us by road and rail are below.

The Cheapest River Cruises in Europe and Terrific Value for Money

As a family company without big-company overheads, we offer some of the cheapest all-inclusive holidays in the UK and Europe. Prices start at only £195 per person for the unique week-end break including the cruise itself, accommodation, all meals on board, free-flow tea coffee and chilled water, an outing to the Wildfowl Centre, live entertainment, free views and great memories! We believe we run the cheapest river cruises in Europe.

‘All in all we had a brilliant time! Excellent value for money, we couldn’t ask for more!’ Thank you all. S & H

Go to our Dates and Rates for details of all our river cruise holiday dates, prices and cabin availability.

Simple Booking Arrangements

Once you have checked our Dates and Rates to see if your preferred cruise date is still open, complete our Enquiry Form or call us on 01452-410411 to reserve your cabin then either request or download our Booking Form and send it in with your deposit payment, making sure that you understand our terms and conditions which are given in this form.

'This holiday has been the most relaxing we’ve ever had. – Mr & Mrs Burnell’, Preston

Boarding and Safety Information

We have comprehensive boarding and safety information for each of our cruises. If you are not sure what to expect on board or have a question about any particular detail, click on the pdf file below for boarding information. If you have already booked a cruise with us, this information will also be useful to help you pack and prepare for your river cruise holiday with us.

Boarding Information - PDF

‘Our first experience of this kind of trip and we were amazed at the value for money’ - Mr & Mrs N

Map, Directions and Parking

The Edward Elgar is moored right next to our office at Alexandra Quay on the west side of Gloucester Docks. Use postcode GL1 2LG for satellite navigation or click on the Google maps link and refer to the close in map below for the final stage of your journey. It is important to IGNORE the last few signs to the ‘Historic Docks’ because they will lead you down Southgate Street and into the Car Park on the WRONG side of the docks.

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If you are travelling by train, Gloucester is easy to reach from all parts of the country. To reach us from the station, go to the taxi rank just outside and ask them to take you to the Edward Elgar boat at Alexandra Quay near Gloucester College. For further information, go to www.thetrainline.com

We currently offer car parking near to the boat for a fee of £5.00/day payable on arrival. We will carry your bags onto the boat first, then give you instructions to move your car to the car park.

Heritage - Tewkesbury mill watergate