Guided Bird Watching Review – Sunday 29th January

By Lauren | 31 January 2017

Sunday 29th January, 2017   We had to contend with rain for the trip upriver, though it was dry for the return and some blue sky even appeared! Shags were well in evidence in outer part of the estuary, as usual, as were the first of several dozen Great Black-backed Gulls. The two Slavonian Grebes…

South West Tourism Awards

By Admin | 7 March 2016

Hi Everyone! Firstly, sorry that we haven’t done any blog posts for a while – hopefully they will be more regular now that we have got a new social media officer (ME!!!!) and will give weekly updates about the exciting happenings here at Stuart Line! Moving swiftly on – 2016 kicked off with a bang when…

Can you spot what’s missing?

By Lauren | 7 December 2015

Unfortunately after several successful years in Mamhead Gardens our booking office is now gone. We have thoroughly enjoyed being located in such a prominent position allowing us to meet and greet our passengers professionally.  During the summer months we have been surrounded by flowers and throughout the year we have gladly answered questions on everything…

Booking Fee Free!

By Lauren | 3 December 2015

Our online ticket booking site is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.  So even if you are not available during the traditional office hours you can still ensure you have booked for your favourite trip with us.  You can even book vouchers online, very handy if you have forgotten Auntie Mabel’s…

Our thanks to you

By Lauren | 30 November 2015

Followers of Stuart Line Cruises on Facebook (facebook.com/stuartlinecruises)  and Twitter (stuartlineexm) will already know that last Thursday we were delighted to be awarded Silver in the Visit Devon Tourism Awards of 2015. A group of staff including company owners Ian and Philippa Stuart and their son Jake attended a packed evening at the Plymouth Holiday…

It’s November, can we mention Christmas?

By Lauren | 2 November 2015

Because we really really think you’ll want to hear what is going on! Admittedly, non of us have started our own Christmas shopping or planned much beyond who is cooking the turkey but when it comes to the Festive season on the boats we have been in full swing since last winter! There is still…

Cream Tea’s & Ploughman’s Lunches!

By Lauren | 20 March 2015

This week we had the first of our Cream Tea Cruises and our second Ploughman’s Lunch Cruise of the year!   Both of these cruises have proved to be extremely popular with groups this year, with over 10 planned so far of each cruise there is no reason to miss out on joining us!  …

Best of Britain and Ireland 2015

By Lauren | 13 March 2015

This week two of our staff members, Ian and Philippa, have been at the Best of Britain and Ireland Trade Fair exhibiting with South Devon Railway, Powderham Castle and Devon’s Top Attractions!   The aim of these trade fairs is to attract tour operators and group organisers to our attractions. We have been working together…

Colour Coded Recycling Bins

By Lauren | 6 March 2015

Here at Stuart Line we are always looking at ways to improve things on the boats and in the offices.   Our newest purchase are colour coded recycling bins for both of our boats.   We have always recycled the waste on the boats and up until now we have separated the bins by hand and…

Guided Bird Watching

By Lauren | 20 February 2015

This week we had three guided bird watching cruises on the beautiful River Exe. We were very lucky with the weather on both Tuesday and Wednesday, but despite the poor conditions of yesterday’s trip there was still plenty to see. With these trips lasting approximately 3 hours there is lots of chance to spot the…