Salcombe Ferries and Boat Trips, Salcombe, South Devon
Ferries from Salcombe
The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is one of the most remarkable places in the UK. When on holiday in the Salcombe area, ferry and boat trips are essential experiences. Ferries run across and up/down the estuary. Some are short, functional services. Others feel more like boat trips.
Salcombe/East Portlemouth Ferry
Salcombe is sited on the west side of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. The pretty village East Portlemouth is across the water. The East Portlemouth side of the Salcombe Kingsbrdge Estuary is lined with amazing low tide beaches. A passenger ferry runs between Salcombe and East Portlemouth.
The Salcombe/East Portlemouth Ferry is a foot passenger ferry running regularly throughout the year between Salcombe Landing/Jubilee Ferry Pier by The Ferry Inn and East Portlemouth Landing below the Venus Cafe.
In winter, it runs from the pontoon at Whitestrand Quay in Salcombe.
Salcombe/South Sands Ferry and Sea Tractor
A ferry and sea tractor connect Salcombe and South Sands near the National Trust's Overbeck's.
Salcombe/Kingsbridge Ferry
You can also take a ferry up/down The Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary to Kingsbridge on the Rivermaid.
Boat trips from Salcombe
RIB rides in Salcombe
Take a rib ride in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary and along the South Devon coast to Hallsands with Salcombe's Sea N Shore. They offer a range of other trips. Refer to their website for detail.
Other suppliers include Adventure South. 'Our high speed rib rides offer adrenaline and excitement as well as stunning view of Salcombe and the surrounding area from in the harbour itself.'
Special boat trips
You can enjoy other cruises on the Rivermaid as well (estuary cruises/estuary and harbour cruises/evening & creek cruises/estuary & coast cruises).
Boat hire
For boat hire, try Salcombe Boat Hire, Salcombe Dinghy Sailing, Whitestrand Boat Hire and Tuckers Boat Hire.
Salcombe to Dartmouth
You can take coastal trips between Salcombe and Dartmouth. See our Dartmouth listing for more information.
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