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Guided Bird Watching Cruise 30th December 2024

We set off a little after midday. It was mild and almost still and with the lightly overcast sky,conditions were well set for our birding cruise.Indeed, we had a very pleasant time of it, enjoying some great views of a…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise 29th December 2024

As over one hundred eager passengers boarded the boat mid-morning, a light drizzle threatened a damp cruise, but the sunshine quickly won through shortly after setting sail, and we enjoyed a dry and calm sojourn on the Exe Estuary. The…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 13th December 2024

The grey skies stayed dry for today’s cruise, which was as exciting as ever! The highlight was finding not one, but two, Great Northern Divers. We had close views of the first, off Starcross. The second was more distant, but…

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Vital Funds for the Devon Wildlife Trust

The Exe Estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with Ramsar designation, making it a globally significant wildlife refuge. This recognition is owed to its prolific migratory bird life during winter which is attracted by the incredibly rich…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 1st December 2024

Today, the River Exe transformed into a wildlife spectacle. A record-breaking (for me) seven seals were spotted along its shores, a testament to the estuary’s rich biodiversity. The most I have ever seen on the river at any 1 point!…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 30th November 2024

Would you believe it, the last day of November! The Christmas month is upon us tomorrow! We embarked on a winter Guided Bird Watching Cruise on the River Exe, a journey that unfolded into a delightful surprise. Despite the initial…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 29th November 2025

Today, we set sail on a winter’s day, the sky a muted canvas, the sea a restless expanse beyond our destination of a cruise on the River Exe. Despite the unassuming weather, the River Exe was alive with activity, offering…

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Unveiling the Winter Wonders of the Exe Estuary: Train, Birds, and Boat Tours!

Exmouth & the Exe Estuary is a treasure trove for nature lovers, especially during the winter months. Today, The Guardian captured the essence of this magic in a captivating article titled “Devon sent: a short, epic train ride into the…

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Exploring the South West Coast Path

Stuart Line Cruises are proud to be able to support the great work that the National Trail does and this is especially so with the South West Coast Path. We think it is the perfect thing to do to explore…

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