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Bird Watching Cruise – 16th November 2024

Saturday, November 16th, painted a serene picture on the River Exe. Despite the overcast sky, the day was calm and peaceful, a perfect setting for a boat trip with a lovely crowd. The comforting aroma of freshly baked pasties filled…

Bird Watching Cruise – 15th November 2024

The morning of the 15th looked picturesque with the dense morning fog filling the Exe Estuary had fortunately burnt off by noon, so the weather was bright, sunny and utterly calm day as we cruised slowly up the estuary on…

Bird Watching Cruise – 14th November 2024

A nice calm day (as always), and the sunny conditions soon became overcast. This was a cruise with large numbers of birds and some excitement! The excitement came in the form of the American Long-billed Dowitcher with Redshanks and other…

Festive Fun on the River Exe: A Christmas Cruise to Remember

Deck the halls and set sail for a festive cruise! Join us for magical Christmas cruises on the River Exe this Winter. There’s nothing quite like the festive season. The air is filled with the aroma of mulled wine, the…

Bird Watching Cruise – 1st November 2024

A virtual lack of wind and good, even light provided excellent conditions for this afternoon’s cruise, the first of the season for me! We saw lots of birds feeding offshore on Pole Sands and especially inside the estuary off Dawlish…

November 2025 Newsletter

Guided Bird Watching on the Exe Towards the very end of last month, we welcomed our first Guided Bird Watching Cruise of this season and, as expected, we were not disappointed with the wildlife display to which we and our…

Captains Diary – November 2025

I am often asked “ah, you must be winding down for the end of season now then?” as we approach the end of October. Well actually no, we are simply moving with the seasons, adapting what we offer and continuing…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – Oct 31 2024

Well what a start to the 2024/25 Guided Bird Watching Cruise season with a full compliment on board! The weather was mild with little wind and good visibility with plenty to see throughout the Estuary to keep us all interested.…

Pet-Friendly Cruises on the River Exe: A Tail-Wagging Adventure

Discover the perfect way to explore Devon with your furry friend Are you dreaming of a holiday in Devon with your beloved pet? Maybe an activity to do this Winter? Look no further than Stuart Line Cruises! We’re thrilled to…

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