Salcombe Cruises

14/11/2024

Our famous Christmas Fair Hamper is BACK!

Included in the hamper this year is:

A voucher from The Salcombe Meat Company
A voucher from South Sands Hotel
A voucher from Harbour Beach Club
A bottle of wine & bag of coffee from Salcombe Coffee Co & Bistro73
A bottle of gin from Salcombe Gin
A Gant cap from Jon Man’s Shop
A Reindeer sweater!

There is something for everyone in this year’s hamper (worth approx £250!). Thank you so much to the wonderful local businesses that continue to support our little school.

Pop along to Salcombe C of E Primary School on Saturday to pick up your ticket. Tickets are a bargain at £1 each! If you can’t make it on Saturday and would like some tickets, please message us (so we have your contact details) and make a donation to Salcombe Primary PTFA using the BACS details below. Deadline for BACS payments - 6pm on Friday 15 November!

Friends of Salcombe School Association
30-94-72
00675837
Ref: RAFFLE (and your surname)

Not only is this bumper hamper up for grabs but each class has put together their own hampers so there are 5 chances to win this year. Good luck!

09/10/2024

Estuary cruises are running through October. Please check our website for trip times and to book.

Or pop in to Bojangles Gifts to get details and book your place on Salcombe’s original guided tour.

22/09/2024

We often talk about lime kilns on our tours as they are visible (albeit not in a very good state) on the estuary. These two kilns can be found on the Salcombe to Batson Road and here’s a little more info about them:

To increase wheat harvests during the Napoleonic Wars, farmers were paid a yearly subsidy to have a limekiln on their land. Limestone was burnt in the kiln to form lime which was spread out on the fields to reduce the acidity of local soil. In 1840 there were about 27 limekilns on the banks of the Salcombe and Kingsbridge Estuary.

Sailing Barges brought in limestone from Plymouth and Torbay, and “culm” a cheap coal from South Wales, which were unloaded at the small quay at the water’s edge, onto packhorses which carried them up the slope to the top of the kiln.

There the “Kiln Master” (a very skilful but thirsty man) supervised the unloading into the kiln pot dug into the hillside.

He arranged the coal and limestone into separate layers over furze kindling and set them on fire. After many days of slow burning at about 900°c under his close scrutiny, the lime was raked out through the grate at the bottom of the pot. Then it was collected by farmers in their carts.

14/08/2024

Had a fabulous time on a family crabbing cruise yesterday.

We sailed up towards kingsbridge, stopped at Bowcombe for some crabbing and to watch some swimmers and then headed back to Whitestrand. Perfect conditions, loads of crabs and lots of fun all round!

If you want to do a crabbing cruise or another kind of bespoke trip, get in touch.

01/08/2024

11/07/2024

Special Occasions… a bespoke service offering you anything from crabbing trips and hen parties to family gatherings and celebrations.

Give us a call and make a trip on the water with us unforgettable.

03/07/2024

We’re wouldn’t normally blow our own trumpet, but we are so proud to receive a Travellers Choice award from TripAdvisor.

We love what we do and we are so grateful to customers who share their thoughts and experiences with others on our website, TripAdvisor or wherever.

Thank you to all of you. We look forward to delighting many more of you in the future!

#2024

01/07/2024

Oh, what a beautiful mornin’,
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I got a beautiful feelin’
Ev’erything’s goin’ my way.

20/06/2024

We are super excited to announce a collaboration with to bring you a special package combining two great Salcombe staples, gin and the sea.

Climb aboard and immerse yourself in the stunning scenery and uncover the rich history of this charming town. Our one-hour tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, picturesque landscapes, and intriguing stories that will leave you captivated, all with a delicious Salcombe “Start Point” Gin in hand.

Trips begin and end at Salcombe Gin Distillery. Book your spaces online now.

19/06/2024

Calling all bakers and wannabe bakers! We need your cakes and yummy treat donations for our cake sale on Saturday!

Please don’t let the “Bake Off” challenge put you off. All contributions to our cake sale will be gratefully received (anonymously if you prefer!).

Gates open at 12pm, but we’ll happily take cake donations from 11.30. Cakes being entered into the Bake Off will need to be with us by 12.30 for the judging.

Prizes will be awarded for:
1) best cake - kids (primary school age)
2) best cake - kids (secondary school age)
3) best taste - adults
4) best taste - adults

18/06/2024

Salcombe Primary School Summer BBQ this Saturday 22nd June 12-4pm.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, free entry, with kids activities, tug of war, bouncy castle, traditional sports and more…

Come along for some classic summer fun!

16/06/2024

Stephen is a vibrant member of our team, known for his outgoing personality, infectious humour, and wealth of knowledge.

Having spent most of his life on and around water, Stephen's passion for the sea shines through in his work as a tour guide. With extensive experience in retail and a desire for new adventures, he transitioned seamlessly into the travel industry, where he excelled as a cruise manager for Titan Travel on a large cruise ship.

Stephen's enthusiasm for meeting new people and sharing his love for the estuary makes him a natural in his role.

Outside of work, Stephen enjoys sailing, gig-rowing, exploring new destinations, and making his grandchildren laugh endlessly.

05/06/2024

Exciting news of a collaboration with Salcombe Gin coming soon!

03/06/2024

Andrew brings energy to our team as the resident daredevil!

With a background producing news and then sports coverage for the major television broadcasters, Andrew has always been drawn to the adrenaline rush of high-speed activities.

When he retired from the media world, he channelled his passion for speed into his love for motorcycling. As a keen motorcyclist, Andrew spends his free time track racing and touring on his collection of bikes, embodying the spirit of adventure both on and off the job.

When he’s not tearing up the track, Andrew loves being on the water, and enjoys cruising around the estuary, sharing his love for Salcombe, its history (and its gossip!) with others.
His fearless attitude and zest for life inspire those around him, making him an invaluable member of our team.

31/05/2024

90 minute Harbour & Creek cruise today at 12.30pm. Explore further than our usual harbour cruise and see parts of Salcombe estuary most don’t get to see.

Book online through our website.

We have two 1 hour cruises running this afternoon too.

30/05/2024

Sunsets can be pretty epic this time of year…