“Only because 5/5 leaves little room for improvement, not that there was much. The taxi service from the hotel to the boat caused a degree of confusion amongst some of the guests; self-generated I think. The taxi for the Hunters arrived as requested. We both enjoyed the cruise, the crew and the trips ashore. The email from the crew requesting comments needs proofreading; who are Robbie and Sacha? Once again many thanks.”
Dear Maureen,
Thank you for your comments, and we're glad the crew looked after you well. We're sorry the engines are loud when we're cruising. We run a battery system overnight instead of generators to keep the boat silent so everyone sleeps well and we never cruise at night. So, hopefully, the cabin was nice and quiet when it mattered most!
“We thoroughly enjoyed our week on board the Edward Elgar. The crew were all extremely obliging and there was something interesting to see and do every day.”
“Really enjoyable from start to finish. The crew were a great bunch and the food was first class.
excursions were well run and went very well.Can't fault anything, well done English Holiday Cruises.”
“It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip, the food was excellent, (but very large portions!); the service was excellent and the skipper did not lose his way once ! The cabins were comfortable and the itinerary and guides were very good. Well done to everyone involved in making the trip so memorable Thank you”
“A very enjoyable too few days on board the Edward Elgar. Nothing was too much trouble for the crew and they were all very friendly and efficient. It was miraculous that such good food could be provided from such a small galley. The cabins were 'snug', as was to be expected but there was always hot water
for the shower and towels, etc. were changed on request. The trips out were well organised and transport was provided and entrance fees to buildings were included. A good way to celebrate a birthday!”
“I. can't thank you enough for the holiday I took recently
On board the Edward Elgar.
There was fun and laughter, together with superb organisation
and a feeling that you all enjoyed pampering the guests,
I'm spite of a lot of hard work.
Fantastic food, amazing trip...Many thanks to a great team !!”
“The crew were very friendly and helpful. Travelling at 4mph was very relaxing and allowed us to take in the ever-changing countryside. The chef performed daily miracles with his menu and the food was delivered piping hot. The excursions were well thought out, we especially enjoyed the wetlands visit and the Severn Valley railway. Overall excellent value for money.”
“To enjoy a cruise like this a number of elements need to be in place. The accommodation was compact but more than adequate. The food was excellent with a well stocked bar. The other passengers were very friendly and joined in with everything. The trips were a good mix between culture and fun. The boat and the river were a great setting. However the main factor were the crew who worked hard, were always cheerful and could not do enough for us. We do not usually do the same holiday more than once because we always want to try new things and visit new areas. However, this trip is likely to be the exception. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”
“We had a very enjoyable holiday with you. All the crew were wonderful and you looked after us extremely well. It was a great experience and we will be recommending your cruise to friends and family.”
“We have recently returned from the 5 day Heritage Cruise and had a wonderfully relaxing time. The food and company was first class and the crew outstanding- helpful and friendly, working well together with obvious care for each other. This was our first experience with English Holiday Cruises and we hope it won't be our last.”
“We've recently returned from the Heritage Cruise on the MV Edward Elgar which we really enjoyed - exceeding our expectations. The cruise was lovely and tranquil interspersed with some interesting places to visit, the boat was comfortable, the food was good and the wine plentiful. Captain Louis and his welcoming and professional crew looked after us very well and managed to maintain high standards in spite of an awful accident away from the boat that left us without our chef. Managing Director Jay stepped in and amazed us with his culinary skills. Thank you all. We would thoroughly recommend a trip on the MV Edward Elga”
