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THE 10 BEST Plymouth Boat Tours

Boat tours in plymouth.

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1. Devon Sailing Experiences

2. Plymouth Boat Trips

3. Plymouth Marine Safari

4. The Cawsand Ferry

5. Patricia Rose Charters

6. Mount Batten Ferry

7. Liberty Yachts

8. Saltwater Boat Hire

9. Plymouth Powerboat School

10. Plymouth Yacht Charter

11. Mayflower Jetski Tours

12. Cleave Marine Leisure Charters

13. Channel RIBs

What travellers are saying.

• Devon Sailing Experiences
• Plymouth Boat Trips
• Plymouth Marine Safari
• The Cawsand Ferry
• Patricia Rose Charters
• Liberty Yachts

THE 10 BEST Plymouth Boat Tours

Boat tours in plymouth.

• Scuba & Snorkeling
• Gear Rentals
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Good for Kids
• Good for Couples
• Budget-friendly
• Adventurous
• Good for Big Groups
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

1. Devon Sailing Experiences

2. Plymouth Boat Trips

3. Plymouth Marine Safari

4. The Cawsand Ferry

5. Patricia Rose Charters

6. Mount Batten Ferry

7. Liberty Yachts

8. Saltwater Boat Hire

9. Plymouth Powerboat School

10. Plymouth Yacht Charter

11. Mayflower Jetski Tours

12. Cleave Marine Leisure Charters

13. Channel RIBs

What travelers are saying.

• Devon Sailing Experiences
• Plymouth Boat Trips
• Plymouth Marine Safari
• The Cawsand Ferry
• Patricia Rose Charters
• Liberty Yachts

Opening Times

Office Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00am to 17:00pm 

Winter Months (Nov–March): 9:00am to 16:00pm

BOOK ONLINE: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

Plymouth Boat Trips

2-5 Commercial Wharf

Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NX Tel: 01752 253153 & 07971 208 381 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk Twitter: @Plymboattrips          

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About Plymouth Boat Trips

Our Summer Services:

NAVAL DOCKYARD & WARSHIPS CRUISE - Daily sailings across the spectacular Plymouth Sound and Cornish Coast.     CREMYLL FERRY - Daily Ferry Service linking Devon & Cornwall.                       THE CAWSAND FERRY - Daily ferryboat crossing to the beautiful beaches of Cawsand/Kingsand. BOAT FISHING - Daily mackerel fishing trips for all the family to enjoy. CALSTOCK CRUISE - 5 Hour Cruise taking in the magnificent scenery of the Tamar valley. COTEHELE QUAY – Optional Drop Off to visit this National Trust Estate. BREAKWATER CRUISE - Taking in the sights of Plymouth Hoe, Drakes Island and the iconic Plymouth Breakwater.                        ·         PRIVATE PARTY HIRE - Celebrate in style; fully licensed bar, buffet and sound system.

Watch this 3 minute video for an exciting insight into our services!.......

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Offers & Prices

Daily Dockyard & Warship Cruise: Adults: £11.00, Children: £6.50 (3-15 inclusive), Children 2 & under: Free, Family Tickets (2 adults & up to 3 children): £33:50 Cremyll Ferry: Single Fares - Adults: £2.50, Children: £1.50 (3-15 inclusive), Children 2 & under: Free Cawsand Ferry: Single Fares - Adults: £6.00, Children: £3.00 (3-15 inclusive), Children 2 & under: Free Fishing Trips: Adults: £25.00, Children: £15.00 (5–15 inclusive), Family Deal (2 Adults & 2 Children): £65.00 All other trips visit our website: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk 

Offers & Discounts

Group Discount available: enquire to i [email protected]  or call 01752 253153 or 07971 208 381 

Group Combination Tickets - Dockyard & Warship Cruise, including Entrance to Mount Edgcumbe House, Cremyll, Cornwall.

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Welcome aboard Plymouth Boat Trips, the South West’s premier cruising company.

Explore local history and heritage, whilst soaking up the sights aboard our one hour Harbour Cruise. Take your time, sit back and relax on one of our longer half day trips to Calstock and Cotehele Quay, as we journey along the River Tamar, flanked by the stunning Devon and Cornish coasts. Or join us on one of our beautiful scenic tours to the River Yealm, River Lynher or out to the historic Breakwater.

Our fleet of cruise boats, ferries and fishing boats are all available for private charter. From birthdays, weddings and family celebrations to inspirational corporate events, our floating venues provide the wow factor for your special occasion.

Located on the Barbican, where our boats depart, the Plymouth Boat Trips booking office and The Boathouse Cafe next door, provide the perfect place to meet before you set sail……

Fulfilling another dream, to serve the fresh sustainable fish that he loves to catch, Ben opened The Boathouse, situated on the quay where the boats depart. Passengers on our fishing trips can now enjoy their catch, cooked straight off the boat – it doesn’t get fresher! Ben’s fish and shellfish boat, The Barbican Rose, also supplies fresh fish, crab and lobster straight to The Boathouse, which is served up daily.

With our fantastic team of booking staff, skippers and deckhands, we pride ourselves on delivering the best customer experience to all those sailing with us.

We hope to welcome you onboard soon!

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DRAKE’S ISLAND

Let the adventure begin, guided tours.

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The Jewel in Plymouth Sound

Sitting in the sparkling Sound, Drake’s Island is a quiet haven of wildlife, panoramic views and so much history.

After being inaccessible to the public for over 30 years, the island’s new custodians look forward to extending a warm welcome to guests, and to sharing with you all the peace, beauty and heritage that can be found in this truly unique Scheduled Monument and its environment.

Enjoy a trip across the Sound courtesy of our partners at Plymouth Boat Trips and join us for a guided tour around 6.5 acres of volcanic rock and a thousand years of recorded history: our guides are passionate about the island and its story and we’re sure you will be too!

Come and join one of the most unique and fascinating guided tours in Plymouth and throughout the South West, by stepping on to Drake’s Island. You will get to learn about the island’s intriguing history and mysteries, walk through the tunnels that go deep into the island, encounter the abundant wildlife that has made Drake’s Island their home and see Plymouth from a whole new perspective, by climbing to the highest part of the island to capture that perfect photo opportunity.

Drake’s Island is the perfect place for a family adventure, so book your tour online now via Plymouth Boat Trips.

Drake’s Island provides a uniquely thrilling setting for your corporate event, with a diverse range of activities that can cater to everyone. Whether you want to organise a fun-filled day or a more peaceful event in a breathtaking location, there is no better option for your corporate or team-building event.

Contact us now to book your next event with us.

Embark on an unforgettable coastal adventure and explore the hidden treasures of Drake’s Island with a guided tour. In partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips, this tour is perfect for creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

To book your adventure, please visit Plymouth Boat Trips.

Available dates

• Sunday 6th May
• Friday 14th June
• Thursday 25th July
• Wednesday 28th August
• Tuesday 10th September

We are excited to inform you that Commando Force Airsoft is now providing airsoft skirmish games and events at Drakes Island. During game days, you will have the opportunity to explore numerous tunnels and old ammunition rooms within the historic 400-year-old fortified island.

You can book your spot now, conveniently online, by visiting our partners Commando Force Airsoft.

Drake’s Island are so happy to be able to welcome Cyberheritage’s Steve Johnson back this summer.

Followed by thousands on Facebook and Instagram, Steve has acted as an historical advisor to the BBC, the Discovery Channel and is a Devon Heritage Education award winner who works to share and highlight the enormous amount of world-class history and heritage that Plymouth and its surround has to offer.

His tours of the island uncover the most comprehensive story possible and are incredibly popular so don’t miss your opportunity to see Drake’s Island in its greatest detail by joining one of his tours this summer – and bring a picnic to enjoy al fresco to round off your day!

Limited tickets will be available, priced at £25, inclusive of return passage from the Barbican landing platform, departing at 1100 and returning at 1530; choose from Thursday 30th May, Thursday 27th June, Thursday 25th July or Thursday 12th September 2024.

We can’t wait to see you!

The wait to book your tickets for 2024’s first Paranormal Tours is over: there are now a limited number of tickets for the first visit by Dark Dimensions to Drake’s Island on Sunday 5th May 2024 departing the Barbican landing platform at 1230 and returning at 1645.

The team are excited to bring their specialist equipment into this very unusual setting and invite you to share the experience. Earlybird tickets are now available priced at £29 but due to the tours being such a small and intimate investigative session, only a very limited number are available.

Why not bring your own picnic to enjoy back in the open air upon completion of the tour whilst meeting the host team for a Q&A session?

Don’t miss out on your chance to join what is sure to be an entirely unique experience: follow the link below, select ‘5th May 2024’ from the calendar and secure your tickets.

Book directly online now.

What to expect on your visit

Drake’s Island is full of history, stories and views for miles. On your guided tour we’ll explain the history of the island as well its marine and bird life and you’ll see Plymouth from a beautiful new perspective.

Marine Conservation Area

Drake’s Island is working closely with it’s partner the National Marine Aquarium in order to protect, preserve and educate all areas of marine life around the island.

Wildlife Reserve

The island is home to much wildlife including the protected Little Egrets, bees, butterflies, insects and mammals.

Heritage Centre

The island is home to history and heritage at every turn. Each step on our guided tours leads you further into the islands heritage and importance within the community.

Reviews from Tripadvisor

Well worth it

Finally we got to visit Drakes Island and it was well worth it. 

Excellent trip

After living all my life in Plymouth it was great to eventually visit the Island. 

Unique & fascinating

Enjoyed a fascinating tour of the island with our excellent guide Dr Pete.

Spectacular!

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting this amazing island! The tour guide was very engaging. 

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Breakwater & Coastal Cruise

Set sail with us on board one of our cruise boats and see Plymouth Hoe, Drakes Island and the river Tamar from the water. We pass the scenic Cornish Coast and the historic smuggling villages of Cawsand & Kingsand.

Cruise alongside the iconic Plymouth Breakwater, past The Garrison Fort Bovisand, Jennycliff Bay and Mount Batten, before returning to the Barbican.

A great opportunity to see our magnificent marine wildlife, a must do trip for locals and tourists alike!

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Our bookings close at midnight for next day trips and cruises. After this time, tickets can be purchased from our ticket kiosk, which opens daily at 10am

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Join us on one of our boat trips to explore the UK’s first National Marine Park.

The Ocean Conservation Trust is exploring the UK’s first National Marine Park, setting sail on selecting dates throughout the year. Our Ocean Discovery Rangers will help you discover our British wildlife, from big to small, as well as the history of Plymouth’s stunning natural harbour. These Plymouth boat trips are open to everyone to explore more about the Ocean with our onboard Marine Biologists.

Our Boat trips depart on selected dates at 10:30am, from the historic Barbican (from the Barbican landing stage). Meet our Ocean Discovery Rangers outside the Aquarium at 10am , then head over to the Silver Crest, where our crew will take us for an hour’s adventure on the waves. We have a capacity of 35 on our Boat Trips!

DATES FOR 2024

Tuesday 9th 10:00

Friday 12th 10:00

Tuesday 28th May 10:00

Friday 31st May 10:00

Tuesday 30th 10:00

Friday 2nd 10:00

Tuesday 6th 10:00

Friday 9th 10:00

Tuesday 13th 10:00

Friday 16th 10:00

Tuesday 20th 10:00

Friday 23rd 10:00

Tuesday 27th 10:00

Friday 30th 10:00

Sunset Sails:

On a selected amount of evenings, we are hosting an Ocean adventure for  adults only  around Plymouth Sound. Ropes off at 18:00, for an hour sail around the UK’s first National Marine Park. A guided tour of Plymouth Sound, with our Ocean Discovery Rangers, is a perfect way to explore some of the fascinating wildlife we find along our coastline, as the sun sets beyond the breakwater.

Meet our Ocean Discovery Rangers outside  the Aquarium at 17:30 , then head over to the Silver Crest, where our crew will take us for an hour’s adventure on the waves.

DATES FOR 2024

Friday 24th 17:30

Friday 2nd 17:30

Friday 9th 17:30

Friday 23rd 17:30

Friday 3oth 17:30

If you have any questions about this experience, please contact  [email protected]

Terms and conditions.

• Please note, step access is required to be able to board the boat for our trips. Please contact  [email protected]  for options surrounding accessibility and boat trips.
• Movement onto an alternative boat trip
• Free entry to the National Marine Aquarium for the day you were due to sail (does not include a complimentary annual pass)
• A full refund to your original payment method
• All children must be accompanied by an adult whilst on board.
• All guests must adhere to instructions and guidance from the Silverline Cruises crew.
• All tickets are non-refundable, subject to availability, we may be able to move your booking to an alternative date.

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PLYMOUTH BOAT TRIPS

Visit our sister company, Plymouth Boat Trips to enjoy the best of our stunning waterfront. The South West's premier cruising, ferry and fishing company, from sight-seeing cruises, private charters and party nights to connecting ferries and fun packed fishing trips - there's something for the whole family to enjoy, all within easy reach of Royal William Yard Marina by ferry.

For further information and online booking, please visit https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

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Royal William Yard Marina provides the perfect place to moor up for the afternoon or to stay a while. From leading restaurants, bars and shops to swimming, beauty and yoga - there's something for everyone.

There's also an eclectic mix of events throughout the year - experience monthly good food markets, theatre and outdoor cinema as well as live music and circus performances. Ideally located for exploring, Royal William Yard has excellent transport links - Plymouth City Centre, the historic Barbican and Cornwall can easily be reached by ferry, bus or foot.

All set within architecturally stunning surroundings, Royal William Yard Marina is Plymouth's hidden maritime jewel.

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Introducing our 1 hour 30 min, Breakwater Coastal Cruise; Set sail with us on board one of our cruise boats and see Plymouth Hoe, Drakes Island and the river Tamar from the water. We pass the scenic Cornish Coast and the historic smuggling villages of Cawsand & Kingsand.

Cruise alongside the iconic Plymouth Breakwater, past The Garrison Fort Bovisand, Jennycliff Bay and Mount Batten, before returning to the Barbican.

A great opportunity to see our magnificent marine wildlife, a must do trip for locals and tourists alike!

Dog Friendly –   Dogs are allowed on all our Daytime Cruises & Ferries, but must remain on their leads at all times.

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We look forward to welcoming you back onboard.

Breakwater Cruise Prices

Adult: £19.50 Children: £12.50 (between 3–15 years) Children: 2 and under – Free Family Ticket: £57.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

Breakwater Cruise How to Book

PURCHASE TICKETS:

• On the day from the Ticket Pavilion located directly in-front of the Landing Stage, where all our trips depart. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
• Book in advance through our Secure ONLINE BOOKING  system to receive 5% Discount and not to be disappointed. Please note: our Online Booking System closes at midnight each evening, for next day trips & cruises. After this time, tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Pavilion, which opens daily at 10am (from April to October).
• Coach parties and large groups (over 20+) please call our office for assistance.

Please note, our Breakwater Cruise is tide reliant and only departs on specific dates.

What our customers say...

“Thank you to the Cremyll Ferry for all your support of Fourlanesend Community School. We use your service with the children at various points in the year. This helps us deliver our unique curriculum and we always appreciate the help you give us. Thank you for being part of our success!”

Rebecca Norton, Head Teacher Fourlanesend C.P. School

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips. They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

Theresa Burt, Ask4All

“For the past 8 years, we have used Plymouth Boat Trips to host our event watching the British Fireworks Championship in August.  Our event has been hugely popular each year, which is no doubt thanks to Plymouth Boat Trips’ excellent hospitality.    

We cannot recommend Plymouth Boat Trips enough! Thank you again for your faultless service year after year!”

Hannah Jackson, Hulley & Kirkwood Consulting Engineers Ltd

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips! As a support group for people with disabilities and their families we have been organising activities for over 16 years. One of our favourite events is with Plymouth Boat Trips, cruising the Tamar whilst enjoying a disco!  They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

“We use Plymouth Boat Trips every year for a celebration at the end of the academic year. We are always very well looked after by the crew. It makes for a great celebration at a very competitive price.”

Diane Henderson, Assistant Vice Principal, Marine Academy Plymouth

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