English Holiday Cruises

16/06/2025

It will be an amazing few days of weather for our passengers this week! Here's a view from above as we cruise near Severn Stoke at the foot of the Malvern Hills.

05/12/2024

"The Earth has music for whose who listen" - George Santayana.

We couldn't agree more! We were lucky enough to capture these starlings just near Slimbridge WWT a few years ago.

04/12/2024

The Edward Elgar cruising past St Mary's Church, Frampton on Severn on a beutiful Autumn morning. The Gloucester to Sharpness Ship canal has some of the most far reaching views on our cruise itineraries.

You can see it too during our most popular cruise, the Severn Vale Discovery Cruise😀 https://zurl.co/Cfgz

03/12/2024

They say the journey is just as important as the destination. What’s your favorite travel memory? 🌎 Let’s create new ones together.

02/11/2023

The 2023 season might be over, but we can always look back! This is one of the best images we captured this year at our wonderful mooring near Upper Lode Lock. Do you have a picture of your cruise to share with us??

24/10/2023

Our 2023 season has now finished! Thank you to all our wonderful passengers who traveled with us this year, and to all our staff who worked so hard!

2024 is filling up fast with some dates already sold out! Will you be cruising on the Severn with us next year?

12/10/2023

🛳️ The Edward Elgar Hotel Boat 🛳️

It's time to change out this alternator in 2.5 minutes! With local suppliers and in-house expertise, we often source parts and fix anything that needs doing on the SAME DAY.

Since 2008, we've taken our boat maintenance and repairs in-house on our cruises in England to ensure you enjoy seamless and uninterrupted adventures 🧰🔧. How confident are we in our vessel? Let's let the numbers talk for our track record since 2008:

📆 16 seasons
🚤 150 cruising days/season on average
🔩 Just three days lost to mechanical issues

That's a whopping 2400 days of sailing, with only 0.125% lost to unexpected downtime! 🎉 Our track record assures that your cruise will unfold smoothly.

Cruise with us and experience the tranquil beauty of the river and the steadfast reliability that we're incredibly proud of! 🏞️✨ Your cruise is just a click away:)

👉 https://englishholidaycruises.co.uk/

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05/10/2023

What a great photo by Photo-Genic Photography by Pauline of Gloucester Cathedral!

Gloucester Cathedral

05/10/2023

🚢 Set Sail with the Managing Director of English Holiday Cruises, Jay Clements, on the Podcast!🎙️

🗣️ Join the inspiring journey of Jay Clements at the helm of English Holiday Cruises as he cruises through tales of innovative river experiences with Granger Forson!

🔍 Explore the Edward Elgar, a unique hotel boat boasting 11 twin cabins and a homely live-in crew, offering you comfort and scenic escapes through medieval towns and historic sites on the River Severn.

🔄 Dive into stories of steering through crises with a compact yet capable team, always ensuring a superior customer experience is a priority, even during challenging times.

🛑 COVID-19 Insights: Discover how, amidst the tumultuous pandemic, Jay prioritized people's welfare, navigating through financial storms to provide refunds and ensure safe voyages since August 2020.

💼 From "the boat guy" to a family business pioneer since 2004, anchor into Jay's voyage through entrepreneurship, valuing the right hires, and constructing a business that sails smoothly towards success.

🤗 Learn about the hiring process, the valuation of past experiences, and an ethos that ensures every crew member and passenger aboard feels valued and heard.

Click the link to journey through resilient leadership, adventures, and the calm waters of the river cruise industry with Jay Clements on ScaleUp Radio!



Podcast Link: 👉 https://zurl.co/DTA3 🎧