Your Celebration, Your Boat, Devon’s Best Views

Private charter hire starts from our standard evening base rate and varies depending on four straightforward factors:

• Vessel Selected: Tudor Rose (up to 75 guests) or Pride of Exmouth (up to 150 guests).
• Cruise Duration: 2, 3, or 4 hours of sailing.
• Day of Week & Season: Midweek vs weekend dates, with peak season rates between 25th June and 7th September.
• Optional Extras: Local catering packages, welcome drinks, or live entertainment.

Use our online Evening Charter Estimator for an instant 2026/2027 estimate, or browse our Boat Hire options.

We accommodate private groups between 35 and 150 guests across our two vessels:

• Tudor Rose: Suitable for 35 to 75 passengers (operating exclusively on the sheltered River Exe).
• Pride of Exmouth: Suitable for up to 150 passengers (cruising the river and coastal waters, weather permitting).

Capacities adjust slightly if booking large seated buffets or dance-floor entertainment layouts.

Yes, private charters operate 12 months a year in all seasons:

• Winter Sailings: Both vessels feature fully enclosed, heated lower saloons with panoramic windows. Festive Christmas party charters are among our most popular bookings.
• Daytime Charters: Available year-round subject to timetable availability. Rates are priced bespoke upon request.

Boarding takes place directly at Exmouth Marina with designated setup times:

• Organisers & Suppliers: 30 minutes complimentary setup time prior to sailing (for cakes, flowers, DJs, or decorations).
• Guest Boarding: Begins 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• Extended Setup: Earlier access windows can be booked in advance for an additional fee.

You can choose our vetted local suppliers or coordinate external providers:

• Local Caterers: We partner with certified 5-star Devon specialists (Exe Catering, Loluli's, Mulberry, Launchpad) for buffets, BBQs, and pasties.
• Celebration Cakes: You are welcome to bring your own birthday or wedding cake free of charge.
• External Suppliers: Third-party caterers or external bands must be approved by our team in advance to coordinate pontoon logistics.

Both vessels have a fully licensed cash and card bar with strict licensing rules:

• No Outside Drinks: Because our vessels are licensed premises by East Devon District Council, guests cannot bring external drinks onboard. Bag checks may be in operation.
• Confiscation: Any outside alcohol found will be confiscated.
• Challenge 25: Photo ID is required. Anyone visibly intoxicated prior to boarding will be refused entry.
• Bar Menus: View the Pride of Exmouth bar menu or Tudor Rose bar menu.

We accept both card and cash payments at the onboard bar, with one important practical recommendation:

• Bring Cash: We strongly recommend guests carry cash as 4G card machine signals can be intermittent out on the estuary.
• Bar Tabs: Event organisers can set up a pre-paid bar tab in advance for their guests.

Yes, music is welcome aboard all private charters:

• Sound System: Plug your playlist directly into our onboard sound system via aux/Bluetooth.
• DJs & Musicians: You can book your own acoustic act or DJ, or hire one of our recommended partners.
• Marina Noise Regulations: Amplified music must be switched off when leaving and entering Exmouth Marina to respect local residents, but plays freely once out on the water.

Boarding access depends on marina tidal heights. As a general rule, all passengers must be able to negotiate up to 10 steps with assistance to board and move between decks. Full ramp widths and vessel specs are detailed on our Accessibility Guide.

Exmouth Marina is our sheltered base. Subject to tides and weather, alternate pick-ups can be arranged from Topsham, Torquay, Brixham, or Sidmouth for an additional vessel relocation fee.

Securing a private charter follows three simple steps:

1. Provisional Hold: Contact our office on 01395 222144 or complete the online form to reserve your date for up to 14 days.
2. Deposit: Confirm your booking by returning the booking form with a £200 non-refundable deposit.
3. Final Balance: Final numbers, catering selections, and balances are due one month before sailing.

Charters cruise the calm waters of the River Exe Estuary past Powderham Castle, Dawlish Warren, and Exmouth seafront. Weather permitting, Pride of Exmouth can also venture along England's UNESCO Jurassic Coast or South Devon coastline towards Torbay. Tudor Rose sails exclusively within the sheltered estuary waters.

Yes, Exmouth Marina offers straightforward transport and parking links:

• Parking: Council long-stay car parks and EV chargers sit within a flat 5- to 10-minute walk.
• Train: The scenic Avocet rail line from Exeter St Davids and Central arrives at Exmouth Station, a 10-minute walk from our boarding gates. Full route details are on our Parking & Travel Guide.

All charters sail in full weatherproof comfort. Both vessels feature enclosed, heated lower saloons with panoramic windows. Because cruises run mainly on the sheltered River Exe, trips remain smooth regardless of rain or coastal swells.

Yes, private charters are fully family- and dog-friendly:

• Children: All ages welcome; certified marine safety equipment and life jackets are provided onboard.
• Pushchairs: Permitted onboard (foldable during gangway boarding depending on tide).
• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome by prior arrangement.

Private boat hire combines venue, bar, catering, and dynamic coastal scenery into one package:

• Total Privacy: Your group has exclusive use of the entire vessel with zero shared spaces or outside public.
• Unmatched Value: Combines entertainment, views, and venue hire in a single transparent rate.
• Ever-Changing Scenery: Devon's coastline and estuary provide a backdrop that static hotel rooms cannot match.