Ilfracombe Princess

Ilfracombe Princess Wildlife and Coastal Cruises Costal Wildlife Cruise
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Early to rise yesterday! We are back on the water 💦 Thank you to KAS Crane Hire for another smooth lift into the wate...
17/03/2025

Early to rise yesterday! We are back on the water 💦

Thank you to KAS Crane Hire for another smooth lift into the water.

We will set sail on Saturday 5th April. Same brilliant skipper and same fantastic shore crew!

Please check our website for availability. Remember this year, it will be cheaper to book online 🙂 💻 🤗

Let’s go 2025 🥳

If you have not heard a family member Gary Hutchings is rowing solo across the Atlantic. He is now only 400nm from Anti...
14/03/2025

If you have not heard a family member Gary Hutchings is rowing solo across the Atlantic. He is now only 400nm from Antigua after 42days on the water.

We are supporting his challenge and are seeking donations to spur him on through these final gruelling days.

Follow him

Raising money for
Association



Donate via the link below

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A special day for our Princess 2 new and shiny propellers and top of the range rope cutters added in the interest of saf...
12/03/2025

A special day for our Princess

2 new and shiny propellers and top of the range rope cutters added in the interest of safety thanks to Michigan Marine Propulsion

This sunday we are being lifted in by KAS Crane Hire!

We are busy bees 🐝!!

Nights are pulling out, snow drops are appearing in the hedgerows must mean we are heading towards spring 🌸 🐑 🐣 🌼 We sta...
04/02/2025

Nights are pulling out, snow drops are appearing in the hedgerows must mean we are heading towards spring 🌸 🐑 🐣 🌼

We start operating on the 5th April (weather permitting as always!)

Booking for our trips can be made on line www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

We are pleased to announce that we have all our main trips on the system for 2025! You can book online via the new book...
05/01/2025

We are pleased to announce that we have all our main trips on the system for 2025! You can book online via the new booking system, which we hope you will find a lot easier to use.

Booking at the harbour is welcome - But booking online will save you 💰

Happy New Year!

Ilfracombe Princess is the perfect boat trip. Take a scenic tour of the stunning North Devon coast. Book the Big Yellow Boat today!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you all!
We would like to thank all our customers and team for another year!

14/12/2024

£3 Million Boost for Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks including the launch of new luxury Emerald caravans, Wavesurfer simulator and SplashPad
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That’s a wrap! Thank you as always KAS Crane Hire LtdTop team!
10/11/2024

That’s a wrap!

Thank you as always KAS Crane Hire Ltd

Top team!

Lifting day!!!
10/11/2024

Lifting day!!!

Today will be our last sailings for 2024!We haven’t had the best weather this year, but have had some of the best custom...
02/11/2024

Today will be our last sailings for 2024!

We haven’t had the best weather this year, but have had some of the best customers and an amazing team at the harbour.

Todays sailings

11.15am Seals and Lighthouse 2hrs
1.30pm - Smugglers Caves 1hrs

Book online
www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Or call 📞
07837569667

31/10/2024

It’s been a stunning day here in Ilfracombe!

3️⃣ more days left of the season.

11am - 2hr Seals 🦭 and lighthouse

1.15pm - 1hr Smugglers Caves

www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Come join our cruises, where the sea's a gentle sway,Mild and dry the weather, perfect for a day.Spot playful seals and ...
30/10/2024

Come join our cruises, where the sea's a gentle sway,
Mild and dry the weather, perfect for a day.
Spot playful seals and ancient beams,
Where lighthouses watch the endless streams.
Here's what the days will hold, adventures big and bold,
Join us on the deck, as tales of the sea are told.

Today's trips (Wednesday)
Seals & Lighthouse Cruise: 10:00
Smugglers Caves Cruise: 12:15
Exmoor Cliffs & Caves Cruise: 13:30

Tomorrow's trips (Thursday)
Seals & Lighthouse Cruise: 10:15
Smugglers Caves Cruise: 12:30
Exmoor Cliffs & Caves Cruise: 13:45

Call us on 07837 569667 or book on our website: https://ilfracombeprincess.co.uk/

Back out to see the seals and lighthouse tomorrow at 10am!It’s our most popular trip for sure! How many seals will you s...
29/10/2024

Back out to see the seals and lighthouse tomorrow at 10am!

It’s our most popular trip for sure!

How many seals will you see?? 🦭 🦭!

Book your seats:
www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

15% OFF ALL TRIPS THIS HALF TERM WEEK! Use code SPOOKY15 at checkout!
28/10/2024

15% OFF ALL TRIPS THIS HALF TERM WEEK!
Use code SPOOKY15 at checkout!

It's going to be a beautiful weekend 🥰
26/10/2024

It's going to be a beautiful weekend 🥰

Looking forward to getting back out to sea tomorrow! ☀️ Book your adventure on line at www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk Or c...
25/10/2024

Looking forward to getting back out to sea tomorrow! ☀️

Book your adventure on line at
www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Or call us on 07837569667

Halloween Offer: 15% OFF all our trips using coupon code SPOOKY15The October half term is a great time for families to ...
24/10/2024

Halloween Offer: 15% OFF all our trips using coupon code SPOOKY15

The October half term is a great time for families to enjoy some time together and what better way than aboard our Big Yellow Boat.

The weather is unusually mild at the moment, so now is the perfect time to make the most of these warmer (and brighter) days and enjoy a cruise around the North Devon coast.

This year, add a bit more fun to your break by embarking on an exciting voyage with the Ilfracombe Princess, right here in North Devon! We are also offering 15% OFF all our trips using coupon code SPOOKY15

View our trips on our website: ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

24/10/2024

Cruising to Exmoor on this beautiful Autumn 🍂 day

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Ilfracombe
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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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Merry Christmas to you all! We would like to thank all our customers and team for another year! #merrychristmas #wildlifeboattrips #bigyellowboat

"Amazing scenery, fun boat ride, fantastic captain!" Thank you for this great review! We hope you visit us from Virginia again 🌟 #bigyellowboat #ilfracombeprincess #boatcruise #boattrip #ilfracombe

Another beautiful day 🌞 We are looking forward to seeing everyone today. Our trips are: 12.15pm: Smugglers Cave 1.30pm: Exmoor Cliffs & Caves 3.15pm: Smugglers Cave 4.30pm: Smugglers Cave A few spaces available so please book on our website: ilfracombeprincess.co.uk #ilfracombe #boatcruise #boattrip #daysout #northdevoncoast #whatsonilfracombe #lovenorthdevon #LoveIlfracombe

We never tire of this view 🥰 #ilfracombeharbour #IlfracombePrincess #boattour #lovenorthdevon #LoveIlfracombe

Another wonderful review from Malcolm... "We did the Exmoor Cliffs trip on the Ilfracombe Princess. The weather was great, the scenery was unbelievable, the commentary was fantastic and the skipper was superb. What more can I add – except to say that the whole experience was absolutely brilliant." #boattour #northdevoncoast #boatcruise #IlfracombePrincess #LoveIlfracombe #ilfracombe #lovenorthdevon #sealife

Highlight of the Holiday! We hear this regularly from our customers and this recent review on our Tripadvisor is wonderful 😍 #IlfracombePrincess #boatcruise #devon #ilfracombe #devonholidays

We’ve got three trips today … 11.45: Smugglers Caves Cruise 🚢 13.00: Seals & Lighthouse Cruise 🦭 15.15: Exmoor Cliffs & Caves Cruise 🚢 Find out more and book on our website here 👉 www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk #ilfracombeharbour #ilfracombeprincess #bigyellowboat #visitnorthdevon #ilfracombe #bigyellowboat #visitilfracombe #northdevon

Don’t forget that you can book your tickets at our kiosk on #ilfracombeharbour on the day (or before). Please make sure we have availability as we do fill up fast online and can’t guarantee we will have spaces, especially next week! #ilfracombe #boattour #boattrip #boatcruise #lovenorthdevon #LoveIlfracombe

Hey 👋🦭 Don't forget it's half term next week and our trips are filling up quickly so if you want to meet our #seals and #dolphins head on over to our website to book! https://ilfracombeprincess.co.uk/ #boattrip #northdevonlife #boatcruise #northdevoncoast #devon #lovenorthdevon #ilfracombe #boattour #devonholidays #ilfracombeharbour #LoveIlfracombe #croyde

Before the rain came … again! 🥰 #northdevonlife #IlfracombePrincess #boattour #devon #boattrip #ilfracombe #boatcruise

We feel very luck to be able to see the wonderful porpoises playing in the water right next to us. Have you seen them with us yet or hoping to see them soon? #boattrip #northdevoncoast #devonholidays #ilfracombe #lovenorthdevon #porpoises #boatcruise #IlfracombePrincess #northdevonlife #boattour #wildlife #sealife #thebigyellowboat #wildlifephotographer

Our Big Yellow has been spotted 👀
Our Big Yellow has been spotted 👀

Our Big Yellow has been spotted 👀 Wild Frontier Charters sent us this great little video while passing us! #thebigyellowboat #northdevoncoast #ilfracombe #IlfracombePrincess #northdevonlife #lovenorthdevon #devonholidays #boattour #boattrip #boatcruise

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Costal & Wildlife cruises from Ilfracombe harbour in North Devon. The Ilfracombe Princess is a large purpose built catamaran licenced for 100 passengers. We offer 3 main trips taking in the smugglers caves and Exmoor coastline to the East and the seals and lighthouse trip to the west. During the season we see regular sightings of porpoises, dolphins, sunfish and seals as well as the abundance of birdlife. Trips are suitable for all ages and we have plenty of seating, both covered and open, as well as an onboard toilet.

Join us for a cruise and take in the breathtaking sights of the coastline which lies in an area onf outstanding natural beauty whilst your captain provides commentary on the sights and wildlife along the way. Trips start at £12pp for an adult and £6pp for a child. Kids under 5 go free.