Devon’s beautiful coastline is the perfect setting to take a pleasurable boat ride and just allow yourself to sit back and while away the hours. Below we will look at what Torbay and Plymouth have to offer.
Torbay
The English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world. The deeply indented horseshoe-shaped bay has lots of beaches and coves sheltering wonderful marine life including seals, porpoises, dolphins and a huge variety of sea birds including the famous guillemot colony at Berry Head, Brixham. It’s also a great way to visit other harbourside towns including Brixham and Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Rail and Riverboat Company
Here you will find a wide range of hugely popular boat trips and excursions around Torbay and in nearby Dartmouth. Their cruises often include an exciting journey on the steam train and you can jump aboard the best-selling Round Robin, which includes boat, steam train and bus for a very special day out.
You can also enjoy a Dartmouth cruise from Torquay or Brixham giving you time to browse the shops, restaurants and cafes before returning in the afternoon. Their Dartmouth River Cruise gives splendid views of picturesque Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, the famous Britannia Royal Naval College (where Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip met), Dittisham village, Sir Walter Raleigh’s boathouse and Agatha Christie’s Greenway. https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/
Western Lady Ferry Service
This ferry service have been operating between Brixham and Torquay for almost 70 years. It’s a delightful 35-minute ferry ride you won’t want to miss. It’s now part of the Dartmouth Railway and Riverboat Company and its attractive blue and cream boats include Western Lady VI and Western Lady VII. https://www.westernladyferry.com/
WeFerry
Explore the dramatic coastline between Torbay and Teignmouth by boat, as well as having the opportunity to return on Brunel’s historic, scenic railway that runs between Torbay and Teignmouth using Great Western Railway’s excellent and regular service. Ticket holders will have the flexibility to travel by boat and then chose when they want to return. https://www.weferry.co.uk/
There is also a wide variety of fishing trips and wildlife boat tours. Please make sure you only book through a reputable site or one of the official turrets that can be found dotted along the harbourside and pier area.
Plymouth
The majority of trips set off from either Sutton Harbour on the Barbican or Royal William Yard. These boat tours and water links are available to help you to either get around, go on a fishing trip or to simply see the stunning sights along the South West coastline.
Plymouth Boat Trips
Departing from the Barbican Landing Stage on Commercial Wharf. Hop on board one of the foot ferry services, connecting the city of Plymouth and Devon and Cornwall, or take the historic Cremyll Ferry, just an eight-minute crossing from Admirals Hard to Cremyll in Cornwall. They even hold party nights on board or for those romantics take a sunset cruise! https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/
Cawsand Ferry Service
Daily crossings between the Barbican Landing Stage on the Barbican and the beautiful beaches and Cornish villages of Cawsand and Kingsand on the Rame peninsula. The spectacular half hour crossing is the perfect way to see this beautiful part of Cornwall or to go sight-seeing in Plymouth. A wonderful boat trip in itself, The Cawsand Ferry offers a truly fantastic day out!
https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/cawsand-ferry/
Plymouth Ferry Boat Trips
At Royal William Yard you can hop on and off the new Barbican, Royal William Yard & Mount Edgcumbe ferry service, linking three iconic destinations on the water. Experience the restaurants, bars and boutique shopping at Royal William Yard, the historic house and acres of stunning Country Park at Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall and Plymouth’s historic Barbican, a short walk from the city centre. Well behaved dogs are very welcome.
https://royalwilliamyard.com/things-to-do/plymouth-boat-trips-ferry
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