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 project on board to stand the best chance of seeing the Ospreys fishing.

Programmes of evening and morning guided events to include a 1 ½  hour cruise aboard Rutland Belle who partner with Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust to discover the Ospreys and other gems of Rutland Water, to take place on selected dates between May and August.

Osprey Cruise Dates 2021

Dates for cruises are listed below with their start times from Whitwell Harbour (LE15 8BL)

PLEASE NOTE: THE DATES ARE PROVISIONAL AND ARE AWAITING APPROVAL BASED ON GOVERNEMNT GUIDANCE

2021 Evening Cruises (Various Times)

May

29^th Saturday Evening 6pm

June 

02^nd Wednesday Evening 6pm

05^th Saturday Dawn 6am

9^th Wed Evening 6pm

16^th Wed Evening 6pm

19^th Sat Evening 6pm

26^th Sat Dawn 6am

30^th Wed Evening 6pm

July

3^rd Saturday Dawn 6am

10^th Saturday Evening 6pm

14^th Wed Eve 6pm

17^th Sat Eve 19:30 hours (7.30pm – 9pm)

24^th Saturday Evening 19:45 hours (7.45pm – 9.15pm)

28^th Wed Eve 6pm

31^st Sat Eve 6pm

August

7^th Sat Eve 6pm

11^th Wed Eve 6pm

BIRDFAIR 2021 20^th – 22^nd August 

25^th Wed eve 6pm

28^th Sat Eve 6pm

Osprey Cruise Prices 

Afternoon cruises cost £23 for adults and £14 for under 16s.

Dawn Osprey cruises are priced at £28 for adults and £19 for under 16s. A breakfast includes tea / coffee / juice and sweet pastries served on the boat.