2027 River Cruise · Round Trip from Gloucester
Severn Vintage Cruise
About this cruise
A Captivating River Severn Cruise to Steam Trains and Morgan Motors
This river cruise travels exclusively on the River Severn and features a few of our passengers’ favourite excursions. Check in, enjoy some lunch in The Boathouse, then set sail for Upton upon Severn for a memorable first day of cruising. Sail to Worcester, then journey to the Severn Valley Railway at Kidderminster, with time to savour lunch ashore. Continue your cruise to Upton upon Severn, where a coach trip to the Morgan Motor Company offers a factory tour. Return for an evening in Upton. On returning to The Boathouse, we transfer you to Woodchester Valley Vineyard for a tour through the vineyard and winery, followed by a sit-down tasting of selected wines with lunch. Return back to The Boathouse for an evening meal with more English Wines.
Highlights
- Worcester
- Upton Upon Severn
- Gloucester's Historic Docks walking tour
- Severn Valley Steam Railway
- Stourport on Severn
- Woodchester Valley Vineyard
- Morgan Motor Factory Tour
- Riverside Pubs and Inns
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Day by day
Itinerary
- 1
Day One
Sail up the River Severn from Gloucester
- 11.30 am Check-in and park at our purpose-built canalside location "The Boathouse" near Gloucester. Board at 1.00 pm.
- 1.30 pm Set Sail for Upper Lode
- 7.00 pm Arrive at Upton upon Severn and moor overnight.
- 2
Day Two
Upton to Worcester Severn Valley Steam Railway
- 7.30 am Set sail for Worcester
- 11.00 am Arrive in Worcester and take a coach to the Severn Valley Railway. Buy lunch ashore.
- 5.00 pm Return coach to the boat.
- 3
Day Three
Worcester to Upton and Morgan Motor Factory
- 9.30 am Set sail for Upton upon Severn
- 12.30 pm Arrive Upton upon Severn
- 1.30 pm Coach to Morgan Motors for a guided tour.
- 4.30 pm Return to the boat. Explore Upton upon Severn before dinner.
- 4
Day Four
Gloucester's Historic Docks
- 8.00 am Set sail for Upton upon Severn
- 1.30 pm Arrive in Gloucester Docks. Walking Tour.
- 5
Day Five
Vineyard Visit and Tasting
- 9.30 am Set sail for The Boathouse
- 11.00 am Coach to Woodchester Valley Vineway. Lunch and wine tasting at the vineyard.
- 16.30 pm Return to the boat at The Boathouse.
- 6
Day Six
Disembark
- 8.00 am Continental Breakfast.
- 10.00 am Check-out.
*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.
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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.
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PLEASE NOTE prices on our online booking system are shown PER CABIN based on twin sharing. Single cabins can only be booked by phone on 01452 410411.
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