What to expect from a Round Robin Cruise
Round Robin Boat & Train Trips make for a great day out for all the family. With an hour-long cruise along the river, time to explore a delightful Devon town, followed by a picturesque train ride back with GWR.
There are two Round Robin Cruises to choose from: Exmouth to Topsham and Exmouth to Dawlish.
Exmouth to Topsham
Set sail from Exmouth Marina and cruise up the River Exe to land at Topsham Quay. Here you can spend as long as you like exploring this quaint town before catching the train back to Exmouth.
Alternatively, depart from Topsham Quay down the river to land at Exmouth Marina then enjoy two miles of beautiful golden sandy beach which both big and little kids will love.
Trains run every 30 minutes during the day and travel along the Avocet Line which runs alongside the picturesque Exe Estuary.
Exmouth to Dawlish
The perfect link between two of Devon’s most attractive seaside resorts, the Dawlish Round Robin offers the opportunity for passengers to travel one-way by boat and one-way by train.
The hour-long cruise includes sailing past the 500-acre Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and the infamous ‘The Parson and the Clerk’ rock formation. Listen to the onboard commentary to find out how the name came about!
Then, return to your departure point on the famous Riviera Line – voted one of Britain’s most scenic railway journeys.
As one of Devon’s top attractions, these cruises are always popular so book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Visit the Stuart Line Cruises website for more information.
When are cruises available?
You can enjoy a Stuart Line Cruise on various dates from April to September.
How to get to Stuart Line Cruises
For cruises departing from Exmouth, take the train to Exmouth Station and then it’s a 10 minute walk to the Stuart Line booking office at Exmouth Marina.
For cruises departing from Topsham, take the train to Topsham Station and then stroll to Topsham Quay, not forgetting to explore this quaint town along the way.
For cruises departing from Dawlish, revel in spectacular sea views as you travel by train to Dawlish Station then walk 5 minutes to Dawlish Boat Cove.