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Top 7 water & beach things to do in Devon

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Devon you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay, Devon1

    1. Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay

    5.0· 88 reviews· 1 hours

    Join us for a fantastic coastal tour and explore of the bay. You will arrive at our vibrant hub and we will get kitted up and safety briefed. The excitement then begins to build as you are taken onboard one of our boats (dependant on the activity booked). Whether it's an exhilarating RIB Ride, a leisurely coastal tour or private and exclusive charter. The tour starts in MDL Marina where we make our way past the many expensive and exclusive motor yachts - once out of the marina we are in open seas. We hug the stunning coastline which is rich in geology and wildlife and is what makes the English Riviera so unique. We then look for our resident pod of dolphins, keep an eye out for seals basking on the rocks and explore the many secluded cove and caves. It really is an experience that will not be forgotten.

  2. Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour, Devon2

    2. Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour

    5.0· 15 reviews· 4 hours

    Get away from the crowds and discover the views and wildlife of this stunning coastline. Explore lonely bays, spot wild birds and with a bit of luck seals and even a dolphin! A great feeling of calm and adventure will accompany you surrounded by beautiful nature and clear water. Bring your swimming kit and go for a dip on the way or just soak in the sunshine. Our friendly guides will make sure you are safe and well looked after.

  3. Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon, Devon3

    3. Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

    5.0· 12 reviews· 1.5 hours

    On one side of Exmouth Beach, the red sandstone cliffs ascend to Orcombe Point, the official start of the Jurassic Coast – the only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in England. On the other side, the vibrant Exe Estuary sits teeming with birdlife, a fairly flat cycle path connecting Exmouth with the quaint village of Lympstone, the historic port of Topsham and leading all the way up to Exeter. In the middle are countless stories of swashbuckling local pirates, smugglers offloading illicit contraband into East Devon, famous residents who found inspiration and solace in the beautiful ocean scenery and a bustling tourism industry, which was the first of its kind in the county and still prospers today. In my walking tours, I explore Exmouth’s past, present and future, detailing the most fascinating stories from the town’s history with plenty of local recommendations for things to see and do while you’re in town.

  1. Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast, Devon4

    4. Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast

    5.0· 6 reviews· 1 hours

    Flying above the Jurassic Coastline in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs of all the attractions along the beautiful South Coast Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running. Your 1 hour trip will give you ample opportunity to see the cliffs and beaches along the coast as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish. As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.

  2. 90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay, Devon5

    5. 90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay

    5.0· 88 reviews· 1.5 hours

    This is the longest boat trip we do. We will leave Torquay Marina and head out into the bay. Dependant on the weather we will either turn left or right but with way we will hug the coast. Along our route we will explore coves, caves and rock islands as we admire the geology of the UNESCO Geopark and look out for wildlife. We hope to see seals, dolphins + porpoise as well as an array of sea birds including our Guillemot colony (March - August). We will take in the whole bay and weather dependant extend further down the coast enhancing our changes of spotting more wildlife. Wildlife is not guaranteed but we will do our very best to find them !! We will also have some fun at speed and a few donuts !! This is truly a great way to get out on the water. Our experienced guides have lots of local information and are so passionate about our local area and wildlife. So book with us today and create some special memories.

  3. Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera, Devon6

    6. Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera

    4.9· 134 reviews· 3 hours

    Join slow adventure tour specialists Sea Kayak Torbay for a discovery of the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark, Visit multiple coves and caves .Observe seals swimming or sunbathing and perhaps meet our pod of bottle nosed dolphins. Stop on a remote beach for a wild swim, have a beach fire and toast marshmallows! Feel free to bring a picnic and your bathers! We regularly deliver tours to young families and can take children as young as 4. Our comfy seated kayaks with firm back rests can assist all ages and abilities of kayakers to access the water and see our stunning and dramatic coastline. Tours are only delivered in very stable tandem touring kayaks and training is provided. These experiences are a great way to bond with your partner or child. So much more than just a Kayak Tour! We take up to 3 guides on every tour 12 participants per guide. Please call Sea Kayak Torbay on 01803 912963 if you are an odd number or solo paddler!

  4. Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari, Devon7

    7. Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari

    4.9· 421 reviews· 1 hours

    Come and see the stunning coastline of Torbay and The English Riviera. From coves, caves and natural limestone arches through to isolated rocky islands and secluded beaches. It's simply stunning. We will visit areas where we hope to see seals basking in the sunshine, lots of different sea birds and of course we will seek our resident pod of dolphins. This fun trip will get you out in the fresh air and seeing things from a different perspective on the water - come and create some smiles and memories with us !!

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