Couldn't fault it. Came back quickly to online enquiry. Very good instructions on finding, parking, what to bring, regulations etc. Really friendly and informative on arrival. A fabulous day out. Great communication and Karen was lovely in booking and explaining things when we got there - nice to have something that's a family owned business Good value for.
Lovely relaxing potter about along the river for 4 hrs Easy to drive and clear instructions. Take relaxation one step further and have a skipper do the driving for you. A celebratory drink in hand and a pre-ordered picnic is the way to experience a special occasion in style. Our experienced team will be sure to make your time on the river enjoyable.
Lovely relaxing potter about along the river for 4 hrs Easy to drive and clear instructions. Take relaxation one step further and have a skipper do the driving for you. A celebratory drink in hand and a pre-ordered picnic is the way to experience a special occasion in style. Our experienced team will be sure to make your time on the river enjoyable.
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Be your own captain for the day! What better way to spend precious time with family or friends than in your very own motor boat enjoying the River Severn and beautiful surroundings! Our newest addition to the fleet! An Orkney Longliner 16 is perfect for those wanting to spend the day fishing or for small groups of up to 4 people.
If you are out all day, or even just for the afternoon, why not make the most of your trip and let us take care of the details by using our Pack a Picnic service. If you don't want the hassle of making your own grub that's no problem, we can arrange the picnic for you and have it ready for your arrival on the day.
Always pass on the right hand side of the river and give way to laden or unladen cargo boats, rowing boats and other human propelled craft. Wear suitable clothes and shoes (no high heels). We all know how unpredictable the great British weather can be you may even want to consider bringing a waterproof coat or umbrella just in case!
Our boats have a river licence only, not a canal licence, therefore we can not go through the Diglis Lock at Worcester. We can however go through the Upper Lode Lock at Tewkesbury, and this is a manned lock so no need to worry about how to work it. It depends how many hours you book for, which boat you go in and how fast you travel, but on average if travelling at the speed limit of 5 knots/6mph.
We love to receive feedback from our customers, it gives us a good idea of what you enjoy doing, lets us know if you are having a good time but also helps us to make improvements when and where needed! The whole experience was absolutely fantastic for us, it was my Husbands 40th birthday and he was over the moon when he saw he had got the Hardy for the day!.
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Laura Hoops
Jul 01, 2021
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D. P.
Aug 28, 2020
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We hired the "Floki" boat 4 person boat (family of 4 - 2 adults/2 children). From the initial first contact by telephone to make an enquiry, Karen and Tim were super friendly and welcoming. The website was professional looking and I found most of the information I needed on it. Once booked and paid for over the phone, I received a comprehensive email with all the safety information regarding boat hire as well as the Covid-19 regulations. Once at the Marina the signage on the floor and on sign posts made it easy to find Tim's floating workshop. Simple but effective safety brief, adults were issued
Inderjeet Mandair
Aug 04, 2020
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Great fun have a go ! Would have got 5 stars if you hadn't kept me hanging around waiting for replys from my emails or waiting for booking forms. On the day the chap couldn't be more friendly so enjoyed it but lack of communication nearly led us to do something else. The only other thing is that when your out on the river you do feel like a tourist, your the only people wearing life jackets and your the smallest vessel on the seven by far, not that size should be an issue LOL!
Tessa Hodgson
Jun 24, 2020
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A wonderfully fun afternoon messing about on the river in one of the boats from Severn Expeditions. Tim is a very warm and personable chap and passionate about you enjoying your experience. Would definitely recommend and will use again for future visits to Malvern. Just book early as they get very busy and the boat we wanted was already booked out.
Tim Wilson
Jun 23, 2020
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Maurice Dominey
Jul 12, 2018
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This was a family birthday day out the weather was fantastic as was Tims pre launch safety and guide advice. We had two boats and they were both very comfortable the river banks are full of interest and everyone on the river and banks were friendly even the fishermen who had to pull their lines in whilst we past. If you have not tried it do it and the cost is peanuts for a great family day out.
Liz Reece
Nov 16, 2017
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Had a great 4 hour potter around the Severn in the little boat. Tim was charming, and the boat a good size. We went to Tewkesbury, had coffee, then back past Upton and had our picnic moored to a branch. Lovely way to see the river in a comfortable boat. Take warm clothes though - cooler than you'd think!
Andrew Richardson
Jun 27, 2017
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Carol Thomas
Jun 23, 2017
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Very easy to book. Both Tim and Karen very pleasant and helpful. Having received our operating instructions and buoyancy vests we set off in a large boat towards Gloucester. Had a lovely couple of hours and our grand-daughter loved seeing the ducks and swans. We also saw a heron and she is convinced she saw a kingfisher.
Excellent value for money and would love to come back one day on our own and do the four hour trip.
Thanks very much for a lovely afternoon
Excellent value for money and would love to come back one day on our own and do the four hour trip.
Thanks very much for a lovely afternoon