Welcome to The Wessex Rose Luxury 5-Star Hotel Boat
The Wessex Rose, a 5-star luxury wide-beam hotel boat, offers a fully inclusive cruising experience, complete with en-suite cabins, gourmet dining and a dedicated crew. Purpose-built for comfort and elegance, our hotel barge is the perfect choice for your next UK canal or river holiday, where you can relax and unwind while we take care of everything.
Join us for a truly unique and stress-free journey on one of our scheduled cruises along the River Thames, Grand Union Canal, and other scenic waterways. Whether you’re looking for a short getaway or a longer, immersive holiday, we have a cruise to suit your needs.
Our itineraries range from four-night short breaks to seven-night luxury holidays, taking you through some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes, historic landmarks, and charming waterside towns.
Indulge in a fully crewed, all-inclusive experience, where every detail is taken care of, allowing you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
The Boat
Find out more about the Wessex Rose, the very latest in luxury, design, quality and innovation.
The Waterways
Some of the most spectacular and architecturally wonderful inland waterways anywhere in the British Isles.
Thank you so much for a wonderful time. The food was amazing and your attention to detail second to non. We had a great time!
John & Sandra
Thank you for all your arrangements which have made our holiday so enjoyable. Good food, good wine and good company. Your versatility amazes us again!
Ken & Delia
Thank you so much, we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise with you and we're looking forward to the next one.
Richard & Lorraine
Thank you ever so much for a most enjoyable week on board the beautiful Wessex Rose. The cabin was very comfortable and very well equipped and the food delicious (too delicious). We were treated like royals.
Bente & Erik
Excellent food - a delightful surprise every day. A lovely boat for a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Thank you Steph and Roland, you are brilliant!
Chris & Malcolm Douglas
