OSPREY & WILDLIFE CRUISES 2026 - TBC (LRWT)
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.
Programmes of guided events to include a 1 ½ hour cruise aboard Rutland Belle, are arranged by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, to take place on selected dates between May and August.
Dates for cruises are listed below with their sailing times from Whitwell Harbour (LE15 8BL)
Booking available here:
www.lrwt.org.uk/osprey-cruises
Capture your best souvenirs by reserving Osprey Cruises 2026. Costing for Adult £29 (over age 16) & for child £19 (under age 16)
PROVISIONAL DATES - TBC
- Saturday 23 May @ 6pm (Bank Holiday Weekend)
- Wednesday 27 May @ 6pm
- Saturday 30 May @ 6pm
- Wednesday 3 June @ 6pm
- Saturday 6 June @ 6pm
- Wednesday 10 June @ 6pm
- Wednesday 17 June @ 6pm
- Saturday 20 June @ 6pm
- Wednesday 24 June @ 6pm
- Saturday 4 July @ 6pm
- Wednesday 8 July @ 6pm
- GLOBAL BIRD FAIR 10, 11 & 12 JULY (Cruises TBC)
- Wednesday 15 July @ 6pm
- Saturday 18 July @ 6.30pm
- Saturday 25 July @ 6pm
- Wednesday 29 July @ 6pm
- Friday 7 August @ 6pm
- Wednesday 12 August @ 6pm
Enquiries
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Click here to see if you are still eligible for tickets or to see the Timetable
As while the cruises are paused over the winter. Boat re- opens Sat 28 March 2026.
The office is open Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm, Sat: 11-2pm, Sun: Closed