Our next trip will be in 1st April 2023
Click here to see if you are still eligible for tickets or to see the Timetable
The Rutland Belle
Rutland Water Cruises is a family-run business operating boat trips since 1986, cruising around the reservoir during daylight hours from April to October each year.
Rutland Belle plies from Whitwell on the North Shore and calls in at Normanton on the South Shore. Visitors can enjoy the scenery from the water, amidst the sailors, anglers and waterbirds, whilst listening to commentary highlighting points of interest.
Wedding Cruises
The Rutland Belle may be available to offer exclusive cruises to ferry your guests across the reservoir to / from the ceremony or to take a celebration cruise afterwards.
- Ferry to Normanton Church
- Celebration after the Ceremony
- Licensed Bar / Sparkling Wine / Champagne
- Bunting & Bows
For those planning a wedding at Rutland Water, Normanton Church on the South Shore of Rutland water is an idyllic setting. Further details are available from Normanton Church or Anglian Water. Press here to more details.
Exclusive Evening Cruises
The Rutland Belle is available for private cruises in the evenings until sunset.
- Weddings Celebrations / Special Occasions / Anniversaries /
- Birthday Parties
- Suitable for Corporate Events / Social Gatherings
- Licensed Bar onboard
- Catering by arrangement (min 30, max 80 people)
Based on a minimum of 30 people. Booking is essential.
Gin cruises
What could be better, on a balmy summer evening, than cruising beautiful Rutland Water whilst trying a fantastic selection of different gins, from renowned suppliers, including uniquely distilled here in Rutland, locally sourced inspiring flavours of Multum Gin Parvo.
Other drinks are also available.
OSPREY CRUISES
One of the most exciting ways of seeing the Ospreys and other wildlife at Rutland Water is to take a guided tour with the members of the Osprey project on board Rutland Belle to stand the best chance of seeing the Osprey fishing.
The Rutland Belle Cruise Route
Rutland Belle plies from Whitwell on the North Shore and calls in at Normanton on the South Shore. Visitors can enjoy the scenery from the water, amidst the sailors, anglers and waterbirds, whilst listening to commentary highlighting points of interest.
JOURNEY TIME: Approximately 45 minutes return