Minehead Boat Trips, Minehead, Exmoor National Park
[Main photo: boats in Minehead Harbour]
One of the best ways to see the Exmoor coastline is by boat
As mentioned in our Exmoor Boat Trips listing, the cliffs and bays lining the coastline from Minehead to Ilfracombe are spectacular. One of the best ways to see the Exmoor coastline is by boat. We start with Minehead boat trips and then move along the coast.
Minehead
Teddie Boy Charters. 'We offer fishing trips & coastal cruises from picturesque Minehead Harbour situated on the British Channel between Watchet and Porlock Weir.'
Paddle Steamer Waverley. 'Pleasure Steamers have cruised on the Bristol Channel since Victorian days and Waverley carries on this great tradition.' Special trips in the Bristol Channel. They publish sailing times on their websites.
MV Balmoral Excursions (Cruise Porlock Bay). 'Originally built in 1949 and now for over 65 years, the MV Balmoral has been welcoming passengers on board and taking them on spectacular cruises around the great British coastline.' Special trips in the Bristol Channel. Again, they publish sailing times on their websites.
Lynmouth
Head down to Lynmouth Quay. Boat trip information can be found on the Exmoor Boat Trip sign.
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Sea Safari. 'The most exciting way to explore the stunning North Devon coastline and Lundy Island.' Ilfracombe Sea Safari runs a number of trips using two RIBs. These include a 1 Hour Sea Safari, 2 Hour Waterfall & Exmoor Safari to Lynmouth and Lundy Explorer.
Bristol Channel Charters/Ilfracombe Sea Safari. Ilfracombe Sea Safari also run Bristol Channel Charters. 'Our boat can be booked for diving, fishing, sightseeing and private charter from Ilfracombe between April and October.'
Ilfracombe Princess. 'Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard 'Ilfracombe Princess' one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK.' Trips include Seals Cruise and Exmoor Bird Cruise.
Paddle Steamer Waverley. 'Pleasure Steamers have cruised on the Bristol Channel since Victorian days and Waverley carries on this great tradition.' Special trips in the Bristol Channel. They publish sailing times on their websites.
MV Balmoral Excursions. 'Originally built in 1949 and now for over 65 years, the MV Balmoral has been welcoming passengers on board and taking them on spectacular cruises around the great British coastline.' Special trips in the Bristol Channel. Again, they publish sailing times on their websites.
Lundy Island
The MS Oldenburg leaves from either Ilfracombe or Bideford. Depending on the weather, it takes roughly two hours to reach the island. Most people visit on a day trip from mainland Devon. Once you're there, we'd suggest you walk around the island. In decades of photographing and researching the UK, listening to the seals calling at the north west end of the island has been one of the most impressive experiences.
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