Plymouth Boat Trips Ltd, operator of the Cremyll Ferry is introducing fare rises, from Monday 17th September 2018, taking the price of an adult single ticket from £1.50 to £2, child single tickets and bikes will go from 75 pence to £1. Adult concession tickets will go from 75 pence to £1 and child concession tickets from 37.5 pence to 50 pence.
Owner Ben Squire said, ‘Changes to our pricing structure come as part of the company’s commitment to delivering the highest levels of service, with ongoing improvements.’
Since taking over the Cremyll Ferry operation, Plymouth Boat Trips has invested significantly to increase the fleet on this service, bringing in new, larger capacity vessels, modernising existing vessels and improving comfort and safety levels on board. Major improvement works have also been undertaken on the landing quays on both sides of the river.
The Cremyll Ferry is operating at the highest levels of efficiency, with increased crossings and newly trained staff to deliver a frequent and reliable service to customers.
Mr. Squire went on to say: ‘We are very proud to be delivering tangible improvements that mean a more efficient and safer Cremyll Ferry to our customers. Despite significant increases in our running costs through inflation and higher fuel prices, the changes being introduced are the first increase to fares in more than ten years and will enable us to continue to maintain the highest standards.’
He continued: ‘We have exciting plans ahead in the lead up to 2020, with the introduction of new vessels and continued improvements to operations. Ultimately, our aim will always be to keep fares as low as possible, while enabling us to offer an excellent service and deliver customer safety and satisfaction.’
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Local Plymouth businesses, Le Vignoble and Plymouth Boat Trips are offering the ultimate seafood dining and wine tasting experience, to celebrate the City’s popular Seafood Festival. On Saturday 15th September, two boats will depart from Royal William Yard Marina for an exclusive fishing trip, followed by filleting demonstrations and English wine pairings at Le Vignoble, Royal William Yard, to complete the freshest of locally sourced meals.
Ben Squire, owner of Plymouth Boat Trips, has been running fishing trips in Plymouth for more than 20 years. He said: ‘We’re excited to be teaming up with Le Vignoble and guests are in for a real treat as their delicious local catch is paired with the perfect wine accompaniment.’
He went on to say: ‘With only minutes from sea to plate, it doesn’t come fresher than this!’
Award winning, independent, Le Vignoble, is a hybrid wine business offering elements of lounge, retail and education. Owner, Yannick Loué, said: ‘We’re really looking forward to bringing a great new experience to Royal William Yard for the Seafood Festival, and linking with Plymouth Boats Trips gives us the opportunity to offer our customers a truly unique experience. Sometimes, we forget what a great place we live in, right next to the water and not far from some award-winning vineyards – this event is going to showcase both water and land!’
Located on the water within bustling Royal William Yard, Le Vignoble is perfectly placed to offer this exciting culinary event and with Ben’s knowledge of local waters and Yannick’s expertise in wine and gastronomy, it promises to be a seafood feast for the senses. Tickets are on sale at Le Vignoble, priced at £60 per person.
For ticket enquiries, please email: ele@levignoble.co.uk.
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It might be covered with snow at the moment, but in a few months time the sun will be blazing down on the Royal William Yard’s revamped marina ready for the summer season. Founder of Plymouth Boat Trips, Ben Squire, has just signed a deal to take on the waterfront area and give it a makeover.
From today the harbour will be undergoing a deep clean, with a fresh lick of paint, new signs and sleek, modern lighting.
Ben, 42, has been running Plymouth Boat Trips for nearly half of his life and is buzzing about his next big business venture, Royal William Yard Marina Ltd.
Read the full article by Herald Reporter, Sarah Waddington here
Plymouth Boat Trips has announced an increased weekend timetable for its hugely popular Cremyll Ferry crossing.
From 1st December the additional crossing times will be as follows:
Saturday:
Cremyll 07.30 Stonehouse 07.45
Cremyll 19.00 Stonehouse 19.15
Sunday:
Cremyll 08.30 Stonehouse 19.15
Company Director, Ben Squire said: ‘We’re delighted to announce these additional times to our weekend service and to be meeting the demands of commuters and visitors travelling between Stonehouse and Cremyll.’
Loved for centuries by all who have travelled on her, the Cremyll Ferry remains one of Plymouth’s true gems and provides a gateway to discover this beautiful part of the South West. The eight-minute ferry journey crosses the River Tamar, against the spectacular backdrop of Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound.
Ben went on to say: ‘This comes as one of many changes and improvements we are making, as part of our commitment to ensuring the Cremyll Ferry continues to offer a high quality and flexible service to locals and tourists alike.’
For Cremyll Ferry enquiries, please call: 01752 253 153, visit our website www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk or check our Twitter feed for daily updates.
For press and marketing enquiries, please contact:
Sally Bowles
telephone: 01752 253 153 or email: sally@plymouthboattrips.co.uk
Plymouth Boat Trips has seen unprecedented numbers booking for its ticket only party cruises for Summer 2017. Launched at the start of the season, from chilled out jazz nights to sounds of the 80’s and Ibiza club classics nights there’s been something for everyone at these sell out events.
Managing Director, Ben Squire commented: ‘We’ve been so encouraged by the response from the public to our ticketed cruises that we’re planning more for 2018 so watch this space!’
There’s still time to book tickets for the Halloween Party Cruise on Saturday 28th October and the Christmas Cruise on Saturday 16th December.
The events all take place on Plymouth Boat Trips flagship vessels Plymouth Sound and Plymouth Venturer, both heated and covered, with on board bar and toilet facilities.
Plymouth Boat Trips Sales Representative Dave Hardy said: ‘Our ticketed party cruises are the perfect place to socialise and meet new people and offer a refreshing change from the usual bar or club venue, we can’t wait to start planning next year’s events!’
Book tickets by emailing: info@plymouthboattrips.co.uk
Alternatively call on 01752 253153 during office hours from 9am to 5pm.
Hop on and off the new Barbican, Royal William Yard & Mount Edgcumbe ferry service, linking three iconic destinations on the water. Experience the restaurants, bars and boutique shopping at Royal William Yard, the historic house and acres of stunning Country Park at Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall and Plymouth’s historic Barbican, a short walk from the city centre. Well behaved dogs are very welcome.
TIMETABLE
DEPART: ROYAL WILLIAM YARD FOR BARBICAN
09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30(*18:00)
DEPART: BARBICAN LANDING STAGE FOR ROYAL WILLIAM YARD and MOUNT EDGCUMBE
09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00(*18:30)
DEPART: ROYAL WILLIAM YARD FOR MOUNT EDGCUMBE
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30
DEPART: MOUNT EDGCUMBE FOR ROYAL WILLIAM YARD and BARBICAN
10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45, 16:15, 17:45
*Weekends & School Holidays Only (22/07–03/09/17)
Weather, tide & circumstances permitting
BARBICAN -RWY–MT. EDGCUMBE CONNECTIONS
Single Fares: Adults £3.00, Children £2.00 (5–15 inclusive)
Bikes £2.00
A QUICK FERRY HOP: RWY TO MOUNT EDGCUMBE CONNECTIONS
Single Fares: Adults £1.50, Children £0.75(5–15 inclusive)
Bikes £0.75
Ladies who are set to take part in St Luke’s Neon Midnight Walk on Saturday 1 July will be given a party experience like no other, as a local party boat comes to the rescue, saving the walkers from an additional mile detour to the planned route.
With the recent news that the pedestrian footbridge, linking the Fishing Quarter to the historic Barbican Quarter of Sutton Harbour, requires additional repairs and so wouldn’t be open on the night, St Luke’s faced the challenge of how to get 2000 ladies over the small stretch of water, avoiding the additional mile detour that it may have resulted in.
Luckily Plymouth Boat Trips came to the rescue and have offered St Luke’s the use of their exclusive cruise boat ‘The Plymouth Sound’, a comfortable and spacious boat, with sound system and DJ decks. Not only providing a solution to the problem, but giving the ladies a real party experience as part of the Neon Midnight Walk route.
From 11.30pm until 4am in the morning, The Plymouth Sound will be ferrying the ladies across the water in true party style! They will be embarking at Queen Ann’s Battery then enjoying some party tunes for the short trip across the water, disembarking at Plymouth Boat Trips, outside the Boathouse cafe before continuing their sponsored walk towards the Hoe, heading to the finish line back at the Piazza on Armada Way.
Head of Fundraising at St Luke’s, Penny Hannah said, “At St Luke’s we get all kinds of problems and concerns that come up before our major events that we try to resolve. When we heard that the bridge was unavoidably closed at the Barbican we switched this into a fabulous advantage for our ladies! We have been in constant contact with Sutton Harbour Holdings to come up with a solution and luckily Plymouth Boat Trips have come to the rescue and saved the day and the additional mile for our 2000 ladies that will be taking part. Thank you to Plymouth Boat Trips for all their help in arranging a solution and thank you to the Queen Ann’s Battery for kindly letting us use their private moorings and pontoon to allow easy embarking on to the boat.”
Ben Squire from Plymouth Boat Trips said, “We’re delighted to offer the St Luke’s Neon Midnight Walkers a lift across the water and hopefully a spring in their step for such a fantastic cause. Plymouth Boat Trips wishes all the ladies the very best of luck.”
Sponsored by Nash & Co Solicitors, the city’s favourite ladies’ night out will be starting and finishing at The Piazza, Royal Parade this year and is set to be a colourful night to remember. The theme is neon, so prepare for an array of fluorescent outfits, glow sticks and face paint to guide you through the night.
There is a 3, 6 or 13.1 mile route to choose from, with party tunes and entertainment to kick start your night. Registration is just £18 and includes an exclusive neon t-shirt to wear on the night as well as a unique medal and goody bag for all finishers.
The flagship fundraising event raises in the region of £200,000 each year to ensure St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth can continue to deliver end of life care to patients at home, at Derriford Hospital or in their specialist unit at Turnchapel. Sign up now at www.stlukesmidnightwalk.co.uk.
Do something different this year for Father’s Day, by treating dad to a boat fishing experience with Plymouth Boat Trips. A great way to spend some quality time together, you’ll fish the local waters of Plymouth Sound, looking for species such as mackerel, herring, cod, pollock and sea bass.
On return from the high seas, why not make a stop at The Boathouse Café, where you can have your catch prepared and cooked, to order, by the café’s expert chefs. Don’t worry if your catch is small, the Boathouse will provide some extras to make sure no one goes hungry!
Skipper, Colin Helson says: “Fishing is a great family activity, there’s always a bit of fun competition and a chance to spot some fabulous wildlife too. And what can be better than enjoying your catch, this fresh, at The Boathouse Café after your hard work”
Fishing trips combined with Cook Your Catch are available to book through Plymouth Boat Trips Tel: 01752 253 153 w: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk. The Boathouse Café is open all week from 9 until 5 and 9 until late at weekends T: 01752 600 560.
For press enquiries please contact Sally at Plymouth Boat Trips: sally@plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call: 01752 253 153
Pirate Weekend is coming and Plymouth Boat Trips is calling all scallywags and preparing to man the decks for its kids Pirate Party Cruise, in pursuit of treasure!
The Spirit of Plymouth will be setting sail from the Barbican Landing Stage on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2017 at 12.30pm and 14.30pm. Adults £10, Child £6.00 Family £28.00.
Captain Black Bearded Brian and his fearless crew will steer the ship across the waves of Plymouth Sound, past exotic Drakes Island, while we play pirate games and hunt for golden chocolate coins.
The best dressed pirate on every cruise will win a prize and there’ll be a sweetie swag bag for other young buccaneers to pick a treat.
Shiver Me Timbers, we’ll see you on board!!
Please book online at: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call: 01752 253 153 for more information.
Passengers with local boat fishing company, Plymouth Boat Trips, have been delighted to be hauling in some mammoth catches. These 7lb pollocks were caught at the weekend on the fishing grounds just outside of Plymouth Sound.
Skipper Colin Helson says it’s all down to sea temperature, expertise and a bit of luck! He commented, ‘As the sea temperature is a little colder than usual for this time of year, we’re heading away from our usual drop off point to find plentiful fish around the reefs’.
One of the lucky fisherwomen had her prize, pollock catch cooked in The Boathouse Café, straight from the boat and even had enough to share with another happy customer.
Owner and local fisherman Ben Squire said, ‘Our guests have been really excited to get a larger than usual tug on the line and now we’re coming into a fantastic time of year for fishing trips in Plymouth, the sea temperature will gradually increase and everything comes to life. We soon hope to see some of our more unusual visitors, such as the bonito and the Spanish mackerel’.
For more information on how to book a trip visit: www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk or call 01752 253 153
