Christmas Boat Party

The Ultimate Festive Night Out

Trade the standard pub night for an unforgettable festive celebration on the water with our Christmas Boat Party! Setting sail from Exmouth Marina on selected December evenings, this high-energy festive cruise takes you on a lively night out along the calm waters of the River Exe Estuary. Complete with brilliant Christmas party tunes, a fully licensed onboard bar stocked with local West Country favourites, a warm, heated lower saloon, and open top deck views, it is an exceptional, value-for-money way to celebrate the Christmas season with friends, family, or work colleagues.

🕒 Cruise Duration3 hours

📍 Departure PointExmouth Marina

All Fares (Over 18s)£25.00

🥂 🍲 🎵Includes Arrival Drink, Hot Buffet & Music!

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Trip Description

Celebrate Christmas on the Water in Style

Looking for a unique way to kick off Christmas celebrations this year? Our Christmas Boat Party offers a fantastic, lively alternative to crowded town-centre pubs and restaurant bookings. As our vessel glides along the calm, sheltered waters of the River Exe Estuary, the atmosphere on board comes alive with festive spirit, great music, and vibrant holiday cheer - creating a night out to remember.

Party Tunes & Festive Refreshments

The soundtrack to your evening is packed with iconic Christmas party classics and floor-fillers to get everyone in the festive spirit. Between hits, you can visit our fully licensed onboard bar, which will be open throughout the night serving local West Country favourites. Enjoy award-winning ales from Bays Brewery, crisp Sandford Orchards cider, chilled wines, spirits, or hot festive tipples - all served with a warm, friendly smile by our crew.

Cozy All-Weather Comfort & Top Deck Views

Whether you want to dance the night away inside or take in the cool December night air, our flagship vessel gives you the best of both worlds. Settle into our warm, heated lower saloon to enjoy the music, drinks, and lively party atmosphere, or step out onto the open top deck, wrap up in a cosy blanket, and take in the sparkling reflections and serene night views across the estuary.

Why Choose Our Christmas Boat Party?

The Ultimate Festive Night Out: A unique, memorable Christmas celebration on the water for groups of friends, families, or work parties.
Great Music & Festive Atmosphere: Packed with Christmas tunes and holiday cheer from start to finish.
Local West Country Bar: Fully stocked bar featuring Bays Brewery ales, Sandford Orchards cider, wines, and festive drinks.
Top Deck or Heated Comfort: Party in our warm, heated lower saloon or wrap up in a blanket on the open top deck.
Exceptional Value for Money: An affordable, high-quality festive evening event combining a scenic cruise, music, and bar in one ticket.

Our Christmas Boat Parties run on strictly limited dates throughout December and are immensely popular for group celebrations. To ensure your group doesn't miss out on the ultimate festive night out on the river, we strongly recommend booking online in advance to secure your tickets.

FAQs

The Party Experience

Question: What is included in the Christmas Boat Party ticket? Answer: Each ticket includes a three-hour festive cruise on the River Exe, a professional disco playing a mix of party classics and Christmas hits, and a delicious, locally made hot buffet (or vegetarian alternative) and an arrival drink of home-made Mulled Wine.

Question: Is there a dress code for the Christmas Boat Party? Answer: There is no strict dress code, but many of our guests choose to dress up in "Smart Casual" or don their favourite festive Christmas jumpers to get into the spirit of the event!

Question: Can we request songs for the disco? Answer: Yes. Our resident DJ is happy to take requests throughout the night to ensure your group has the best possible time on the dance floor.

Booking & Suitability

Question: Is the Christmas Boat Party for adults only? Answer: Yes. This is an over-18s event only. We require valid ID for entry, and our "Challenge 25" policy is in effect at the bar throughout the cruise.

Question: Can I book for a large office or social group? Answer: Absolutely! These cruises are ideal for Christmas office parties or large groups of friends. We recommend booking early as these Friday and Saturday night dates are highly sought after and sell out months in advance.

Question: Is there a discount for group bookings? Answer: Our Christmas Boat Parties are priced at a flat rate per person to include the catering and entertainment. For very large groups, you may consider a private charter, please contact our office directly to discuss bespoke options.

Facilities & Comfort

Question: Is the boat warm enough for a party in December? Answer: Yes. Our boats feature large, undercover heated lower decks with plenty of room for dancing and socialising in total warmth, while the upper deck remains available for those who want to enjoy the crisp winter air and night views of the River Exe.

Question: What drinks are available at the bar? Answer: Our fully licensed bar serves a wide variety of beverages, including local ales, draught lager, spirits, wines, and festive "winter warmers." We accept both cash and card payments on board though please always bring cash in case the card machine is out of signal range..

Question: What if someone in our group has dietary requirements? Answer: We are happy to accommodate dietary needs such as gluten-free or vegan requirements. Please ensure you notify us at the time of booking so we can prepare your alternative food option.

Recent Reviews

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Sarah E.

2 weeks ago

We had a fabulous boat trip with Stuart Line cruises from Exmouth to Brixham & back with a couple of hours free time in Brixham. The views were stunning & the onboard commentary really interesting & informative. Staff were friendly & helpful. Refreshments reasonably priced. The boat was dog friendly & despite the heatwave the lower deck was cooler & very comfortable. We even had a pod of dolphins following the boat for a while which was an added bonus! Overall a fantastic day out & great value for money. We will be back for another trip!

Andrea H.

3 weeks ago

Lovely boat tour- we did the mini coastal cruise. Very well kept boat, friendly staff. Informative tour without being boring. Took us close to the kittiwake nest ground without being intrusive. Lots of space to move around, bar and toilets ( but didn't test these). Space for wheelchairs.

Claire B.

1 month ago

Stuart Line hosted the Exmouth Art Group’s 80th anniversary celebration cruise on Tuesday. We had a wonderful and fun evening in the glorious late sunshine & all the staff were professional, cheerful, helpful & friendly. Thank you very much from all at the Exmouth Art Group

Patricia M.

3 months ago

This is a brilliant experience. I have booked a few outings with the Stuart line in all weathers and it's always great. The staff are amazing and the coastline/river is so different when seen from the water. And when the weather isn't cooperating properly, the boats facilities are fantastic. We always have our dog with us as well, who is made just as welcome. Highly recommend

Bob H.

3 months ago

Always try to have a trip with them, have done the jurassic coast trip, river Exe trip and did the Torquay and Brixham yesterday 28/05/26. Cant fault any of these for the money charged, we paid £16 each yesterday for a trip that lasted from 11am through to 18:30 in the evening, with 2 hours on shore in Brixham, plus the bonus of seeing dolphins on the way back, hence the later than expected arrival back in Exmouth. Crew really helpfull and knowledgeable about the area. Definitely will go again as relaxing day out.

Roo

6 months ago

Such a great day! Went on the winter birds cruise today and it was brilliant. The person doing the commentary on the birds (sorry I forgot their name) was super knowledgeable and the trip was all round fantastic, the small bar is also very reasonably priced! Saw a peregrine falcon chasing a flock of avocets - absolutely majestical! Cant recommend highly enough, the work they are doing for nature and conservation of the river mouth is really awesome. Hats off.

Mark

8 months ago

Had another fabulous BirdWatching Cruise on 02/12/25 with a day of clear blue skies and a fabulous array of wonderful wildlife on the Exe. As per previous trips the crew and guide were excellent and made for 3 hours of a thoroughly enjoyable and enriching experience. The hot chocolate and pasty was most welcome and I can’t recommend these cruises enough and they offer terrific value as well.

Mel P.

9 months ago

We had a fabulous guided bird watching trip today. The weather was superb as was The Pride of Exmouth, all the staff and our bird guider for the trip. Stuart Lines really do think of everything to make sure everyone has a great experience . 5 stars from us. Thank you

Derek M.

9 months ago

I attended an excellent Stuart Line guided bird watching cruise from Exmouth to Topsham and back. The Pride of Exmouth was in superb condition, the ornithologist's commentary and interaction with visitors was great, the crew members were helpful and friendly, the range of refreshments was excellent and the bathroom facilities were better than any I've seen on similar boats. Exmouth and the River Exe are beautiful places to visit at any time, but the thousands of migratory birds (and a few seals) are an added attraction always worth seeing over the winter. The cruise was not expensive and better than good value for money.

I have no hesitation in recommending a trip with Stuart Line Cruises if you want to enjoy a relaxing experience in beautiful surroundings.

Michael C.

9 months ago

Had a wonderful cruise down the river Exe today on the Pride Of Exmouth which is run by Stuart Line Cruises.
Very lucky to find something to do that's open or still operating in the winter. Adult price was less than £10 absolute bargain. The cruise itself was around one and half hours.
On board there is a heated cabin and an open air deck above. Toilets are also on board as is a little gift section by the cafe which has a licenced bar.
As its winter we indulged in a hot mince pie and mulled wine. A big thankyou to all the great staff and the captain. All in all great value for money with an outstanding professional company.

Henry J.

10 months ago

Stuart Line were absolutely fantastic! From the moment we contacted the office to the actual event, the team could not have done any more for us. Amanda in the office is an absolute gem to work with.
On the day, the boats arrived for our wedding on time, they were clean and the staff were impeccable! They were playing the music we'd requested and the whole journey was seamless. Our guests had a fabulous time and very much enjoyed the prosecco we purchased through Stuart Line.
The bees knees of wedding transport! I would give more stars if I could!

Elaine H.

11 months ago

We booked a short trip on the Tudor Rose to scatter my husband's ashes at sea, and his mum's ashes too. We were well looked after by Will and Kev who made sure we knew what we were doing and were so friendly. We had 4 small children with us, who loved the trip and it was so much nicer than an ordinary funeral. We scattered the ashes with petals and roses and the children blew bubbles - a lovely way for them to say goodbye to their grandad who loved the sea and boats and especially Budleigh Salterton. We then raised a glass to Geoff and Buddy and the children had ice-cream. We were lucky with the weather too, a great tribute and fitting way to remember them both.
Thank you Will and Kev, and Amanda who helped us to make the arrangements. I can't recommend Stuart Line Cruises highly enough.

Group Bookings

Stuart Line Cruises would like to extend a very warm welcome to group organisers, tour operators and couriers. Allow us to share with you some fantastic excursion ideas, which are specially designed for groups of 15 people or more with suggested itineraries at special discounted rates.

Stuart Line Cruises is an award-winning, family-run business, operating on the River Exe and along the East Coast and South Devon coastlines, from the traditional seaside town of Exmouth, in Devon.

Now running over 50 years, we passionately believe that the River Exe and nearby coastlines of the Jurassic Coast and English Riviera are unrivaled in terms of history, beauty and wildlife and cannot wait to share them with you.

If you are interested in taking this cruise as part of a group, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you.