Maritime
Things To Do With the Sea
Things to Do
Maritime
We excel at maritime events on the English Riviera. The region has a rich nautical history, and the sea is still a hugely important part of life here. Alongside tales of pirates, smuggling and naval battles, the historic harbours of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham have grown into modern marinas, offering a range of exhilarating watersports, activities and tours for visitors of all ages.
Messing about on the water
Whether you prefer getting wet and wild with all kinds of watersports, surfing, and in-shore or wreck diving, or prefer the more sedate pace of learning to sail, you’ll find everything you need on the English Riviera. For a special boating experience, take the family on a boat trip: you’ll discover wildlife cruises, sightseeing trips along the magnificent Geopark coastline, historical voyages and even mackerel fishing trips.
Under the sea…
Find out more about the sea’s bounty with a selection of Geopark Discovery Packages. ‘Sea to Plate’ and ‘Mussels by Moonlight’ lets you and your family discover how our links with the sea also influence the local cuisine, and what we’re doing to ensure that future maritime harvests are sustainable. The more adventurous can take part in ‘Canoe the Coves’ or the ultimate ‘Thrillseekers’ packages, where the bravest can discover the excitement of coasteering.
With regattas, maritime events, pirate parties and a huge selection of activities both on and off the water, there’s never been a better time to discover the nautical riches of the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay.
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Torquay Harbour & Marina
Type
Sub-Attraction
Location
Beacon Quay, Torquay
Torquay Harbour has close links with the leisure and tourism industry acting as a base for many boat trips and watersports. In addition to this, it remains a fully operational working harbour and bustling port.
The main outer harbour and Torquay...
Mussels by Moonlight
Type
Cookery School
Location
Brixham
Your chance to see where the mussels of Brixham really come from! Enjoy an unforgettable evening boat trip exploring the spectacular Geopark coastline with a marine ranger. Sail past local offshore mussel beds at Brixham Sea Farm while an expert...
Ski West Watersports
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Paignton
Skiwest Watersports is based on Goodrington Sands, Paignton. Whether you are on holiday, a local, experienced or a complete novice come along and have some fun.
Fun includes: Ringo Rides, Speed Boat Rides and Hire, Waterskiing, Kayak Hire etcGolden Hind
Type
Historic Ship
Location
BRIXHAM
Re-live Drakes incredible world voyage of 1577 aboard this full sized replica, moored in Brixham harbour. The ship gives a fascinating, hands on and exciting experience to life on board in 16th Century, enthralling and delighting thousands of...
Brixham Fish Market Tours
Type
Walking Tour
Location
Brixham
Does your fish eating experience extend to just cod, haddock, salmon and mackerel? Then the Brixham Fish Market tour is for you, where you'll see over 40 different types of fish at the auctions. More than £25 million of fish is landed, bought and...
Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises - Torquay
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Torquay
Taking to the water is a must when visiting South Devon's beautiful bay home to the towns of Torquay and Brixham, or the South Hams picturesque port of Dartmouth or quaint town of Totnes - so why not do it in style aboard the largest ship sailing in...
Seashore Centre
Type
Environmental Attraction
Location
Goodrington, Paignton
Explore the underwater world of the English Riviera Global Geopark at the fascinating Seashore Centre in Goodrington where entrance is FREE. Interactive technology brings the marine environment to life, and you'll discover a whole host of native...
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Teignmouth
Teignmouth Circular
Enjoy a stunning cruise to the seaside resort of Teignmouth. A truly spectacular cruise to Torquay following the South Devon coastline - full of dramatic views with Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Babbacombe Downs and Thatcher’s...
Boat Trips - Torquay
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Torquay
A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find what you're looking...
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company - Salcombe
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Salcombe
The Salcombe River Boat Company operates the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Ferry. The Estuary is rich in birdlife with egrets, peregrines, sparrowhawks and buzzards, this river trip should not be missed! Please note that ferry times change daily due to...
