Rutland Water · The Rutland Belle
Experience Rutland Water from the water
Relax, explore and experience the beauty of Rutland Water aboard the Rutland Belle.
The Rutland Belle
What would you like to experience?
Eight ways to spend a few hours on the water, from morning sailings to gin at sunset.
Relax & ExploreRutland Belle Scheduled Cruise
Approx. 45 minutes return · Whitwell (calls at Normanton)
from £16Book →
Food & DrinkAfternoon Tea Cruise
2 hours · Whitwell
from £38Book →
WildlifeOsprey & Wildlife Cruise
1½ hours · Whitwell Harbour (LE15 8BL)
from £29Book →
Evening ExperiencesGin Cruise
3½ hours · Whitwell Harbour (LE15 8BL)
from £55Book →
Special EventsSeasonal & Special Sailings
2–3 hours · Whitwell
from £35Book →
PrivatePrivate Hire of the Rutland Belle
From 2 hours · Whitwell or Normanton
from £750Enquire →
CelebrateWeddings & Celebrations
Half or full day · Whitwell
from £1200Enquire →
GiftGift Vouchers
Valid 12 months · Any sailing
from £25Book →
The Rutland Belle · sailing since 1988
Our boat
110 seats, one very calm lake
A heated saloon below, an open top deck above, a licensed bar and step-free boarding at Whitwell — the Belle carries everyone from birdwatchers to wedding parties.
- Departures
- Whitwell & Normanton
- Season
- April – October
- Capacity
- 110 guests
- Accessibility
- Step-free boarding