Holiday Cruises for Groups in 2012

Groups will enjoy an unusual holiday break aboard the Edward Elgar Riverboat Hotel. You get to share a new experience, the camaraderie during the cruise and outside tours and the friendly socialising at mealtimes. It all makes for a memorable time.

Our River Cruise Holidays will appeal to:

• Social Groups, Clubs and Societies looking for a relaxing yet stimulating break.

• Family Groups looking for an unusual venue for their annual re-union, and

• A Group of Friends looking for a bit of a party weekend.

We have some very special offers available for our Unique Weekend Break cruises in 2012 – see below.

Our crew are used to looking after groups and they will ensure that all the passengers on board are fully informed about the programme and get to see and do everything available. They will provide whatever help and support is needed. Nothing is left to chance.

The vessel can accommodate 22 passengers in 11 twin-bedded outside cabins, all with en-suite facilities. Groups get exactly the same treatment as individuals, including the cruise, full board, accommodation in twin outside en-suite cabins, live entertainment, the guided tours/outside trips indicated and free flow tea and coffee BUT we can offer a significant discount for large groups booking the entire vessel.

We are happy to accommodate small groups on one of our regular retail sailings. Go to our Booking Form (PDF File).

Alternatively, we can run an exclusive cruise for groups of 22 people, when a special group discount is offered.

Special Group Offers for 2012

Take a Unique Weekend Break on one of the dates below and get a significant discount from the regular price of £230pp. The cruise includes:

• Boarding in the Historic Docks of Gloucester on Friday at 6pm, stay with us until 1.30pm on Sunday

• Starting with dinner on Friday evening, we serve up a total of 6 delicious meals

• Cruise along the big Gloucester-Sharpness Canal through the scenic lower Severn Vale

• Stop at Slimbridge for an inclusive Guided Tour of the famous Wetlands Centre, then at Purton next to the famous Ships Graveyard and on Sunday, at Frampton –on-Severn.

• On Saturday evening, the Captain serves up free cocktails before dinner and there is live music after dinner. There is also Free-Flow Tea and Coffee available throughout the Weekend

• Our on-board bar will be fully stocked with a wide range of Beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. If you would like Champagne chilled down for a special occasion, just let us know!

You may also like to watch our video featurette about this Unique Weekend Break

Special Group Rates

These Group Rates are valid only for full boat loads contracted by groups.  A deposit of 25% is required to reserve any date.  Other conditions apply, go to our proforma Group Charter Contract (pdf file). For further information complete our Enquiry Form or call English Holiday Cruises on 01452-410411 

'A most enjoyable week in this beautiful area- a most relaxing cruise which we shall long remember. Thoroughly recommended’

My group appreciated the excellent value for money’ 

'Really lovely trip, crew wonderful, food excellent, nothing too much trouble. Lots of thanks to everybody. You do an excellent job’ M & F, Portsmouth

Please note that all other cruises for exclusive groups have been sold out in 2012. If you wish to record your interest in reserving a cruise holiday in 2013, please complete our Enquiry Form or call us on 01452-410411