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.
For press enquiries and images, please email: sally@plymouthboattrips.co.uk
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
