Boat Trips - Torquay

A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find what you're looking for here.

Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises
Operating from Princess Pier, Torquay. Run regular boats between Torquay and Brixham. Also run: Fishing trips, Sea-Fari wildlife sight-seeing trips, Heritage Voyages to Slapton Sands, river cruises to Dartmouth and Totnes, evening cruises, special events and trips to Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway. Tickets available from Greenway Ferry kiosk and from Visitor Information Centres.

Dartmouth Rail and Riverboat Company
Operating from North Quay Steps on Torquay Harbour. Run the Sea Train Adventure from Torquay to Dartmouth by boat, returning by steam train to Paignton and Number 12 bus to Torquay. Also the Dartmouth Day Cruise from Torquay to Dartmouth, and the Round Robin trip - bus between Torquay and Totnes, boat up the River Dart, and steam train. Tickets available from Dartmouth Steam Railway and Visitor Information Centres.

Western Lady Ferry Service
Operate from North Quay, Torquay Harbour. Run regular ferries between Torquay and Brixham. Also run wildlife cruises, evening cruises, special events and fishing trips.

Paignton Pleasure Cruises
Various pick up points on Torquay Harbour. Run a regular Torquay to Paignton and Brixham ferry service, cruises to Dartmouth, evening cruises, wildlife cruises, special events and fishing trips - both mackerel and wreck fishing.

Other independent fishing and diving trips also exist, operating throughout the year.