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Sunset Sailaway Cruise

New for summer 2026, step aboard our Sunset Sailaway Cruise departing from Plymouth’s Royal William Yard Marina on the last Friday of each month. The perfect start to the weekend, this relaxed, 2-hour evening sailing explores the local waters and stunning scenery of Plymouth Sound.   Whether you’re meeting friends, enjoying a family evening, or treating someone special, this new cruise promises a memorable experience.

Adults £19.50 / Children £10.00 / Family Ticket £49.00
*Ticket includes a drink from the bar.

Sunset Sailaway Cruise 2026 Timetable

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Tea On The Tamar Cruise

Join us for a scenic 2 hour cruise along the calm waters of the River Tamar, for a relaxing afternoon cruise. Onboard we’ll be serving delicious scones, accompanied by rich clotted cream and thick strawberry jam – how do you eat yours?

Price: £16.50 Adults / Children £11.00 / Infants Under 2yrs FREE (without catering)
*Ticket includes: Cream Tea & Hot Drink

Tea on Tamar Cruise 2026 Timetable

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Bird & Wildlife Cruise

Join us on our new Bird Watching Cruise to see and learn about the many birds that migrate to our area during the autumn and winter months.

Travelling the River Tamar and River Lynher, which are known for wintering wildfowl and many waders. Where we hope to see Shelduck, Wigeon, Curlew, Greenshank, Black-tailed Godwit, the stunning Avocets and hopefully we are fortunate to also see Spoonbills.

Commentary will be provided to give you the opportunity to improve your bird identification skills and learn about the ecology of the birds and the river.

Adults: £22.00 (Adults 16+)
Tickets include a hot Tea or Coffee and Steak Cornish Pasty.

Timetable

Autumn / Winter dates will be added soon.

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How to Book

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  • Book in advance through our Secure ONLINE BOOKING system to receive 5% Discount and not to be disappointed.
  • On the day from the Ticket Pavilion located directly in-front of the Landing Stage, where all our trips depart. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Current Service Status

Cremyll Ferry
Running as Scheduled from Royal William Yard
*Please note the service will return to Admiral's Hard from Sunday 19th July
Cawsand Ferry
Running as Scheduled
Waterlink Ferry
Running as Scheduled
Scenic Cruises

HARBOUR CRUISE OPERATING DAILY-  11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30

SCENIC RIVER CRUISES AND SPECIAL EVENTS ARE RUNNING TO TIMETABLE

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Latest News

Cremyll Ferry to Return to Admiral’s Hard Slipway

02/07/2026

The historic Cremyll Ferry service will return to Admiral’s Hard Slipway in Stonehouse from Sunday 19th July 2026, following the successful completion of essential repair and stabilisation works by

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Plymouth Boat Trips launches the Sunset Sailaway Cruise from Royal William Yard for Spring 2026

14/05/2026

Plymouth Boat Trips, the main operator of ferries and pleasure cruises in Plymouth has teamed up with Royal William Yard to offer a new 2 hour evening cruise for

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Plymouth Boat Trips Goes in Search of the Monster of Plymouth Sound with new Sonar Equipped Vessel for 2026

16/03/2026

Plymouth Boat Trips has introduced a sleek, modern new vessel to its fleet of cruise boats and ferries for 2026. The Legend of Plymouth, formerly the Legend of Loch

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Temporary closure of slipway to fill voids

31/10/2025

The slipway at Admiral’s Hard is to close for a short period of time to enable rock armour to be filled into a large void created by the sea.

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Cremyll Ferry Passenger Fares

28/06/2025

The Cremyll Ferry, operated by Plymouth Boat Trips, has announced an increase on passenger fares effective from 21st July 2025. Owner of Plymouth Boat Trips, Ben Squire said: “The

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What our customers say...

“We’ve been on three mackerel fishing trips with Plymouth Boat Trips now and each one has been an excellent experience. Booking is always straightforward, and our skipper Julian is always super helpful, giving tips where needed and finding the shoals, it’s clear he knows the area well and respects the wildlife. Definitely a service we’d recommend and will definitely use again.”

Xavier Stow – Ocean Conservation Trust

“What an unforgettable experience! Personally, my favourite trips are the themed party nights. Massive shout out to the amazing staff, who are super friendly, well organised, and always on hand to keep the good times rolling whilst making all on board feel safe, And the DJ? Absolutely smashed it, kept us dancing non-stop.”

Andrew Gregory

“We have been doing an annual private trip with Plymouth Boat Trips for 25 years. We have never had a problem with the level of service you have given us, and the crew on board have always looked after us so well. Thank you!”

Alison and Paul Dunkley

“We come to Plymouth each year with a group of guests from Germany. Whenever we visit Plymouth, we use the excellent services from Plymouth Boat Trips. We book a private fishing trip and river cruise up Tamar to Pentillie and also stay for lunch in The Boathouse. We can recommend the service and overall experience.  We are coming back!”

Thomas Schumann – Schumann Reisen

“We’ve worked with Plymouth Boat Trips for several years now and every summer they host our construction industry Clients watching the British Firework Championships. The experience is always seamless – from booking through to the event itself – and the team go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. We couldn’t recommend Plymouth Boat Trips highly enough.”

Hulley and Kirkwood, Plymouth Team

“Globus and Cosmos tours have been working successfully with Plymouth Boat Trips for many years. The trips have provided our many overseas visitors with an interesting and entertaining excursion around Plymouth Sound and the Naval dockyard.”

Tristram Yarde-Leavett – Tourwise of London

“We’ve used Plymouth Boat Trips for several corporate events, and they never fail to impress. The boats are always impeccably maintained, the staff consistently professional, and the overall experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Hosting events on the water off Britain’s Ocean City adds a unique and memorable touch that our guests always appreciate. Every detail is handled with care, making it easy for us to relax and focus on our guests. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and distinctive event.”

Alyson Kendall – Rittall-CSM Ltd

“We have been working with Plymouth Boat Trips for many years, and their service is always outstanding. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the team are organised, reliable, and ensure all our groups are well accommodated and kept informed every step of the way.”

Natalie Fennon – Alfa Travel

“We hired a private ferry with Plymouth Boat Trips for our wedding in May 2025 and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The team provided an excellent, efficient service from start to finish, helping make our day truly special. Everything ran smoothly, and our guests absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!”

Harrison Hardy

“We have been using Plymouth Boat Trips for corporate entertainment over many years. The skippers always exude a calm competence, and the crews are friendly and efficient. As an event organiser it is reassuring to know that our customers are in safe hands! Without exception the trips have been a great success and are eagerly anticipated by our customers. We look forward to working with PBT again next season.”

Charles Bush – Mayflower Marina

“We have been using PBT now for around 3 years to transport our staff, equipment and customers to and from Drakes Islands for private events. They have always been professional and efficient in their services, getting us across safely in all-weather conditions. The friendly boat crews, always add to the experience for our customers making the crossing.

We highly recommend them as a ferry and private hire service.”

Commando Force Airsoft Ltd

“Thank you to the Cremyll Ferry for all your support of Fourlanesend Community School. We use your service with the children at various points in the year. This helps us deliver our unique curriculum and we always appreciate the help you give us. Thank you for being part of our success!”

Rebecca Norton, Head Teacher Fourlanesend C.P. School

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips. They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

Theresa Burt, Ask4All

“For the past 8 years, we have used Plymouth Boat Trips to host our event watching the British Fireworks Championship in August.  Our event has been hugely popular each year, which is no doubt thanks to Plymouth Boat Trips’ excellent hospitality.   

We cannot recommend Plymouth Boat Trips enough! Thank you again for your faultless service year after year!”

Hannah Jackson, Hulley & Kirkwood Consulting Engineers Ltd

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips! As a support group for people with disabilities and their families we have been organising activities for over 16 years. One of our favourite events is with Plymouth Boat Trips, cruising the Tamar whilst enjoying a disco!  They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

Theresa Burt, Ask4All

“We use Plymouth Boat Trips every year for a celebration at the end of the academic year. We are always very well looked after by the crew. It makes for a great celebration at a very competitive price.”

Diane Henderson, Assistant Vice Principal, Marine Academy Plymouth

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