New boat trips for Dawlish with Stuart Line Cruises

Summer is here and what better way to enjoy the River Exe and magnificent South Devon coastline than by setting sail with Stuart Line Cruises.

If you have not heard about Stuart Line Cruises, they are an established, popular passenger boat company which have been providing memorable boat trips for locals and visitors alike since 1968. Based in Exmouth, they first became famous for Tony Stuart’s cries of “half-hour trip around the bay, pay on the boat!” and today, they remain a family-run business, now owned and run by the third generation! Jake Stuart has evolved Stuart Line Cruises into what is widely considered to be one of the country’s most highly regarded operators attracting visitors from worldwide.

The boat trips from Exmouth are available throughout the year aboard their double-deck vessels, which boast toilets, heated lower decks (great for the wet day activities) and fully-licensed bars. From Guided Bird Watching and Christmas Private Charter, to Sail with Santa, Jurassic Coast Cruises and a wide range of Special Events, they have been sailing from Exmouth for decades but for the first time ever, people are now be able to enjoy boat trips from Dawlish with the launch of their brand new trip - the Dawlish Round Robin! 

Dawlish Round Robin

The Dawlish Round Robin offers the perfect link between two of Devon’s most attractive seaside resorts with the opportunity for passengers to travel one-way by boat and one-way by train, both commanding amazing views along the way. Make it a day out without the hassle out of driving and experience the thrill of a beach landing, to jump aboard for a one-way cruise from Dawlish and disembark to enjoy the day in Exmouth (or visa versa), before returning on the famous Riviera Line – voted one of Britain’s most scenic railway journeys. You can even stop-off and enjoy the villages along the way with your inclusive hop-on, hop-off train ticket!

South Devon Circular

For those less mobile or who just love being on the boat, there is the option to embark on the South Devon Circular - another brand new cruise for summer 2024! This South Devon coastal cruise offers a round trip from Exmouth, where you can experience the wonders of the dramatic South Devon Coastline. This cruise sets sail past Dawlish Warren and heads towards the Parson and the Clerk where you get up close and personal to see this iconic rock formation and its nearby wildlife from a perspective you will not have experienced before! You can discover the hidden coves, secret tunnels and tales from times gone by whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery of this ancient coastline.

Jake Stuart said: “People have asked us frequently if there are any boat trips over to Dawlish and until now, we have had to say no. Visitors to the area seem to want to get across the water – they have heard of Dawlish, the famously exposed railway line which made the national news a few years ago and of course, the Black Swans. Dawlish is a charming British seaside resort, bursting with nostalgic appeal where people can take their families to spend time on the seafront, get an ice cream or a stick of rock and spend some pennies in the arcades – it really is the stuff of simple, happy memories and we are really excited to be able to offer this new excursion.”

You can find more information about the Dawlish Round Robin via the Stuart Line Cruises website and further information about the South Devon Circular is here.

All images credited to Stuart Line Cruises.