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Countess Wear Evening Cruise

Exeter Canal Cruise

Sidmouth Airshow

Live Music Nights

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Discover unforgettable experiences on the water with Stuart Line Cruises, a top choice for things to do in Devon and the premier tourist attraction in Exmouth! Since 1968, our family-run business has offered a wide variety of boat trips year-round, exploring the tranquil River Exe and the breathtaking South Devon & UNESCO Jurassic Coast. We are the perfect choice for memorable, family days out, group outings and organised tours.

Whether you're searching for things to do in Exmouth that are dog-friendly or accessible, or just planning for rainy day activities or glorious sunshine adventures, we have the perfect cruise for you. Our sailings encompass Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish, Topsham, Torquay, Brixham, and Sidmouth, featuring scenic sightseeing tours, exciting day trips, lively party nights, and special events to suit every interest. Our vessels can comfortably accommodate both small and large groups, making us ideal for community groups and coach tours alike.

Operating throughout the year with our two distinctive, brightly coloured boats, we've become an integral part of the stunning local scenery. We pride ourselves on our value for money trips and the wide variety of trips we offer, meaning there is something for everyone!

What people love about us

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Elaine T.
13:55 20 Jun 25
Fabulous event held for our group on the Tudor Rose. Crew were excellent and organised fish and chips (through Krispies) for us. Food was hot and fresh. Team kept us upto date all through booking process. Definitely recommend for a super organised, informative and friendly trip.
Steven G.
09:20 10 Jun 25
Had a great time on the Boat for the Riviera Air Show. Crew were lovely and the whole day was awesome 😎
Response from the owner 09:34 10 Jun 25
Good Morning Steven,Thank you so much for your positive review. We are pleased that you had a great Stuart Line experience - the Airshow cruises are especially exciting !! Best Wishes, Julie
Jennie S.
20:17 29 May 25
We went on an evening cruise up the Exe during a very high spring tide which meant we could go a long way up the estuary. It was a really reasonable price for 2 people for 2 hours. On board, there was a bar with lovely local bottled ales, small snacks and extremely friendly crew. We went up top and really enjoyed being able to watch the black swans and hear the captain's commentary. When the sun went down, they turned on some beautiful fairy lights which made the evening feel quite magical.
Response from the owner 06:58 30 May 25
Hello Jennie, thank you for your lovely review. It sounds like you did our Countess Wear Evening Cruise. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed yourself. Thank you again
JOHN P.
17:28 23 May 25
Went on the round trip to Brixham. Damn good value. Fantastic day out, in fact one of our best days out for a very long time. Everything went smoothly, crew and staff really friendly and informative --- icing on the cake was the dolphins swimming alongside.
Response from the owner 18:05 23 May 25
We are so pleased you had a great day out and that the dolphins came to say hi again. They already make a great cruise that extra bit more special don't they! Thank you again for leaving such a glowing review.
Jackie W.
16:15 21 May 25
Fantastic afternoon canal and river trip from Exeter to Exmouth. Lovely staff, excellent commentary and great value for money (£15 each for 2.5 hours). There was a wide range of drinks, snacks and ice creams available. Wish we’d pre booked the cream tea as it looked so good and was only £4 including a tea, coffee, water or squash!
Response from the owner 07:07 22 May 25
Thank you Jackie for a wonderful review. This is one of our most popular cruises so we are happy to hear you managed to get yourself booked in and enjoy this special cruise.Thank you
Mark N.
16:42 20 May 25
We went on the 75 minute river Exe cruise on what was a perfect sunny Sunday afternoon.
We were met at the company office to collect our boarding pass, the gentleman had a great friendly welcome and kindly pointed us in the correct direction

Even though we were nowhere near the front of the queue to board the vessel there was still lots of room on the upper deck, apart from a handful of people that opted to sit on the lower deck there was space for everyone on the upper deck in the sunshine.

The tour itself was very informative with lots of interesting information on the river Exe and the surrounding areas, there was lots to see on the cruise and was a really enjoyable experience.

We got to meet a lovely chap who was looking after the bar area, he also sorted out the cream teas etc for people on board.
Even though on their website it mentions taking cash the card machine seemed to work fine the whole time we were on board.

For the latter part of the journey we sat downstairs and got chatting with other people on board.

All in all a really great value for money cruise that would definitely recommend
Response from the owner 14:46 21 May 25
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely and detailed review. I am glad the side order of sunshine was fulfilled for you also! It is also lovely to hear you got chatting to others, this is exactly what we love to see.Thank you again for taking your time to leave a review, it is so much appreciated.
Francis B.
10:41 20 May 25
Very helpful and efficient will definitely use again
Response from the owner 08:44 21 May 25
Thank you so much for your time to leave a nice 5 star review. We certainly do plan on being helpful so it is lovely to read! 🙂
Ellie J.
18:51 15 Mar 25
Having been born and bred in Devon, took me and my partner an embarrassing long amount of time to go on a Stuart Line Cruise! Having a background interest in rocks and a fascination for local geology, we took a day trip up the coast to learn more about the local geology. Absolutely fascinating, knowledgeable crew and great coffee. Will return and try a new trip. 👍🏼
Response from the owner 13:39 18 Mar 25
Hello Ellie,Thank you for (finally!) joining one of our cruises and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Our Geology Day Trips are hugely popular and we're proud to be joined by a Jurassic Coast specialist providing live commentary during the cruise.We look forward to welcoming you aboard another of our cruises soon.With best wishes,AmandaThank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your coastal cruise. So pleased that you enjoyed it so much and it is often the case that you can neglect sights that are so close to home! We are indeed so lucky to have such an awesome coastline and we endeavour to offer an informative and comfortable experience for all. Best Wishes, Julie
Nigel T.
16:34 13 Mar 25
As a totally blind gentleman who runs a not-for-profit organisation to support worthy causes in Devon we have used Stuart line cruises on several occasions. We are extremely happy with the cruises that they can do and there are several options through the year.
Their prices are not expensive well within most peoples costs. In addition certain cruises you can have additional packages.
For example cream tea mould wine and mince pie. There are also others.
I have taken numerous passengers even in the winter and they’ve all enjoyed the experience.
Response from the owner 10:03 15 Mar 25
Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review, Nigel. We are delighted to hear that you and your groups have enjoyed our cruises so much regardless of the time of year. We may be biased but what better accompaniment is there than a delicious Devon Cream Tea in the summer and a warming mulled wine and mince pie in the winter?We very much look forward to organising future bookings with you!Best wishes, Amanda
Karen S.
12:17 11 Feb 25
An absolutely fantastic 18th birthday celebration with Stuartline Cruises.
Incredible organisation from the office team, thank you Amanda for everything.
We booked the boat with the disco and casino as well as Krispies delivered prior to departure. We had perfect conditions, which we were grateful for in February, and simply the best time.
Thank you to all the Stuartline team for a great evening from start to finish.
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Response from the owner 13:07 12 Feb 25
Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. We genuinely appreciate this. We're delighted that the party was such a success, and that the weather behaved itself! We hope to welcome you on board again soon.Best wishes,Amanda
Kathryn B.
16:07 11 Sep 24
I am always impressed with Stuart Line Cruises. From the family to the staff working for them. The Geology Trip was fantastic with a guest speaker who was extremely knowledgable, friendly and had a good sense of humour too. Also the weather was very good. Calm seas and sunshine which made the trip even more pleasurable.

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