Christmas in Devon

We have always been immensely proud to offer one of the most popular Santa experiences in Devon and this year is no exception – in fact, I think it could be argued that 2022 has so far, been our best year yet! The administration, organisation and all-round preparation required in order to pull off our…

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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – Wednesday 7th December 2022

We had lovely calm, sunny conditions for this afternoon’s cruise, which showed up the waders beautifully in the upper part of the estuary. Again, we saw an immature Great Northern Diver off the Marines camp, but for me the highlight was an exceptional sight that I never even dreamed of seeing on the estuary. As…

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Guided Bird Watching – Tuesday 6th December 2022

It was fairly calm today with some lovely sunshine to take the edge off the chilly northerly breeze and show up the birds to their best. After seeing what was probably a Great Northern Diver inside the estuary near Exmouth, for the second day we had great views of an immature Great Northern Diver, this…

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Devon Wildlife Trust 60th Anniversary Guided Bird Watching Cruise

It was a great privilege for us here at Stuart Line to host Devon Wildlife Trust on board for their 60th anniversary and what better way to do so then with a private Guided Bird Watching Cruise along the River Exe. We were excited to have Dave Smallshire on board again for this season. Today…

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Christmas Gifts to last a lifetime…

Are you searching for Christmas Gift Ideas? Perhaps a Christmas present which is a little different to the usual socks and pants? Or maybe (like me), you are seeking something meaningful – something to last a lifetime? With November almost behind us, it is nearly time to get your advent calendars out and no doubt…

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Guided Bird Watching – Wednesday 23rd November

We were delighted to welcome Jo King aboard for her first cruise during which she delivered the Guided Commentary, alongside Derek. Jo offered an excellent insight into the feeding habits, behaviours and species found during the cruise and we look forward to welcoming her back again soon. Again, like yesterday the weather was set in…

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Guided Bird Watching – Tuesday 22nd November

With the weather set in a showery mode it was surprising a few showers were had at the start of todays cruise with some fantastic Rainbows on view across the estuary. Across Pole Sands several Curlews were seen foraging. As we entered the mouth of the River Exe and the Estuary DB Brent Geese were…

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FORCE Cancer Charity Santa Cycle

This annual events is without doubt, our favourite way to kick-start our Christmas Cruising Celebrations! FORCE Cancer Charity is a local, Exeter-based charity which seeks to offer support for people and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis, both from their centre in Exeter and from a number of local community hospitals. Vital support is…

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Guided Bird Watching – Tuesday 8th November 2022

Plenty of DB Brent Geese and Oystercatchers and a few Curlew again seen throughout the estuary, DB Brent Geese were on the move with several flybys as the birds headed for Dawlish Warren and Shutterton Brook area. Shags and Cormorants were seen around Starcross to Turf. Little Egret and a few Grey Heron plus Greenshank…

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