2027 River Cruise · Round Trip from Gloucester
The Canal Getaway Cruise
About this cruise
Try Us Out or Great for Groups!
The Canal Getaway Cruise runs in Spring and Autumn at a special rate and is ideal if you want to fit in a short break around work, or for special event charters. Many people book this cruise to try us out and then go on to book a more extended cruise. This is an ideal cruise for group charters as they usually run over a weekend.
Highlights
- Gloucester's Historic Docks
- Slimbridge WWT
- Purton Barge Graveyard
- Cotswold Canals Trust
A Break To Remember
This is a short break with a difference offering glorious views, waterways heritage, wildlife interest, and of course our usual top class hospitality.
Cruise from Gloucester down Britain’s first ship canal. Our Historic Docks have reminders that they once formed England’s busiest inland port, including a shipwright still repairing Tall Ships.
Stop off at the Slimbdirge Wetland Centre founded by Sir Peter Scott, the ‘Purton Hulks’ graveyard of 80 barge wrecks and the Cotswolds Canal Heritage Centre at Saul Junction.
There are glorious views of the lower Severn Vale all along the way. This is a perfect sample of our holidays which you might like to enjoy with friends.
Day by day
Itinerary
- 1
Day One
Gloucester
- 3pm Check-in and park at our purpose-built canalside location "The Boathouse" near Gloucester.
- 4pm Boardingail for Gloucester
- 5pm Set Sail for Gloucester
- 6pm Arrive in Gloucester. Moor Overnight.
- 2
Day Two
Slimbridge WWT and Purton Hulks
- 9am Set sail for Slimbridge
- 12pm Arrive in Slimbridge
- 1.15pm Coach to Slimbridge WWT. Return 4pm.
- 4.30pm Set Sail for Purton
- 5.30pm Arrive in Purton. Visit the Purton Hulks Barge Graveyard.
- 6.00pm Captains' Cocktail Party.
- 3
Day Three
Saul and Departure Day
- 8am Set sail for Saul Junction.
- 10am Arrive in Saul. History talk at the Cotswold Canals Trust Heritage and Visitor Centre.
- 11.30am Set sail for Gloucester. Lunch served whilst underway.
- 1.30pm Arrive 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.
Your hotel boat
The MV Edward Elgar
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.
Plus Package
Upgrade to the Plus Package and Stay at The Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa
Twin or Double Rooms
Stay in a twin or double room, all are easy access on the ground floor.
Easy Check-in
Arrive when it suits you so you don't need to rush. On the boarding day of the cruise you are now only a short journey away.
Spa Access
Free access to the on site spa during your stay.
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Your package includes a continental breakfast, and up to £32pp to spend on dinner in hotel restaurant.
2027
Pricing and Availability - POA
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