Stuart Line Cruises

About

Stuart Line Cruises is the multi award-winning family run business that has been sailing for over 50 years. 

We sail all year round on the constantly quiet and calm waters of the beautiful River Exe, where you will see the stunning scenery, wildlife and nature on this award-winning river.  Sailing up past Powderham Castle and along to where the river ends on Exmouth’s traditional seafront, they are the perfect way to experience the beauty of this area – whatever the weather! One of our more popular cruises, are our Guided Bird Watching Cruises which give you the perfect opportunity to see the region's many birds out in the wild. 

Just because it is winter, it does not mean the boat trips with Stuart Line Cruise come to an end! Throughout the winter months (November to March) the River Exe Cruises include a complimentary tea or coffee served by our wonderful crew. There are a number of events that take place during the winter, including The Christmas Boat Party and the Firework Night Cruise, Finally, you can also enjoy Christmas Special trips.  From Sailing with Santa to the Christmas Day Swim a trip on one of our festively decorated boats will bring a smile to the faces of all ages.

Voted as Devon’s best small attraction for 2019, we offer year-round cruises, day trips and special events where you can be sure of a great time whatever the weather!

Our boats haves indoor heated lower decks with large windows for fantastic year-round viewing and outdoor upper deck with plenty of fresh air and blankets for days when you want to snuggle up.

There is a fully licenced bar on board serving a choice of local ales and Exmouth’s very own Copperfrog gin, alongside a variety of hot and cold refreshments and snacks.  Locally sourced seasonal produce is available to pre-order throughout the year.  A deliciously Devon Cream Tea is perfect for enjoying on our Summer days, or an award-winning Chunk of Devon pasty and some organic hot seasonal soup is the ideal accompaniment when we all want something a little warmer - just let us know at the time of booking.

Maintaining their traditional features, our boats are also modern, exceptionally clean and well maintained and toilets are also on each vessel.

Voted as Devon’s best small attraction for 2019, we offer year-round cruises, day trips and special events where you can be sure of a great time whatever the weather!

During the Summer months we also cruise along Britain’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jurassic Coast and the stunning South Devon Coastline. 

As a designated World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast is a 95 mile stretch of coastline that takes its place alongside other natural world sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef in terms of its outstanding historical significance.  This unspoilt stretch of coastline reveals a unique geological portrait of 185 million years of the Earth’s history sequentially exposed in dramatic cliffs, secluded caves, coastal stacks and barrier beaches.

On the opposite side of the river is the South Devon coastline.  Sailing over to the Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve, you will see this 500-acre area of protected grassland, sand dunes and mudflats that give a home to many species of plants and birds from the unique perspective of the water. 

Throughout the year we also hold many seasonal Special Events and Day Trips giving you a wide range of outings and excursions all year round.  The Brixham Pirate Festival Cruise is a great day out for all the family sailing you right into the heart of this celebration of everything pirate and our Exeter Canal Cruise is a unique trip that sails up through two working locks and a swing bridge into the heart of Exeter Quay. 

During the winter months, our ever-popular Sail with Santa Cruises have been a Christmas tradition for many families for over 15 years and our Guided Birdwatching Cruises are a fabulous way to see the many rare species of birds that make this area a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  Check out our website for the full timetable of events!

All of our cruises have informative and entertaining commentary making sure you don’t miss anything this stunning stretch of coastline has to offer.  We also have a welcoming and friendly crew who are always on hand to ensure this is a memory making day!