Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay
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Devon, England
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the sights and scenery of the Devon coast on this private boat tour from MDL Torquay Marina. Set off on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to see landmarks like Berry Head National Nature Reserve, watch for dolphins and other marine life, and learn about the region from your skipper. This easy, one-hour tour offers a personalized way to explore the English Riviera coastline.
- This private boat tour offers a fully personalized sightseeing experience
- Look out for dolphins, porpoises, and other sea creatures
- Multiple start times are available to suit your schedule
- Admire a new perspective on the Torquay coast and English Riviera coastline
What's Included
- You are paying for the boat and skipper for the duration of your trip. You will be supplied with lifejackets.
- It is always a little chillier out on the water - bring layers and keep warm.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- MDL Torquay MarinaVaughan Rd, Torquay TQ2 5EQ, UK
You will find us on the waterfront at MDL Marina, next to the Sunseeker Office at our point of sale trailer next to the car park at The Pavilion at TQ2 5EQ What Three Words - "Bells Hill Deaf"
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Berry Head National Nature Reserve (Pass By)
Thatcher Rock (Pass By)
Babbacombe (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for those suffering conditions resulting in decreased bone strength
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Such a great time had by all. Lovely warm day with the sun going down, plenty to see and if your lucky enough as we were plenty of dolphins too!
Thank you Max, you know your stuff and if your reading this...I hope they finished remodeling your house!!
Richard.
Reviews
5.0
based on 100 reviews
We booked the boat trip in advance and initially the weather was showing thunderstorms. Luckily it turned out nice but the water was choppy which just added to the fun!
Out captain was Jack, he was great and told us loads of facts about the area. We saw lots of birds and a family of seals. Unfortunately the dolphins were hiding that day.
Jack let the kids have a turn at driving the boat, they even did doughnuts which was a bit scary!
It was amazing to have a private boat, just us so we could ask questions and to feel the sea air.
The kids sat in the back and got very wet but enjoyed every minute.
I would say it’s a once in a lifetime experience and would definitely want to do it again.
Don’t wear jeans!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sounds Awesome! Thanks for your review of your private boat trip, and how special that the children got to drive the boat!
Will pass your feedback onto Jack
The booking experience went well as we had expected.
The booking was for myself and my wife and our two grandchildren. When we arrived we were met by the skipper of the RIB and after a safety briefing and putting on the life jackets we set off.
The skipper was particularly helpful and was keen to show as much as possible. We were fortunate to have dolphins in the area and one even came up close to the boat. We also thought we might have caught a glimpse of a seal, and we were shown a Peregrine Falcon sitting atop one of the rocks. We also saw several other sea birds. This was a great experience for all and I would thoroughly recommend the company and the trip. The skipper was great, friendly and knowledgeable. He did say that he could not promise seeing particular animals as they are wild after all, but we were very fortunate. Overall the trip well exceeded expectations, and made many memories for the future.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Sounds like you had a really great time Ian, and its great to hear the trip exceeded your expectations.
Thank you for the brilliant review
Absolutely fantastic!!!!
A family trip which was spent with an expert who was both informative and friendly
Thank you so much to The dolphin whisperer
Yes we saw Dolphins 💕
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review, and its so good to hear you managed to see some dolphins.
Hope to welcome you back again soon
This trip was just fabulous and unforgettable - our skipper was amazing and fun and most of all, the boys enjoyed every moment of it - this was well worth it!
The caves
The Dolphins
The sea lions
The whole journey was interesting and full of vibes from our Captain
Such a great time had by all. Lovely warm day with the sun going down, plenty to see and if your lucky enough as we were plenty of dolphins too!
Thank you Max, you know your stuff and if your reading this...I hope they finished remodeling your house!!
Richard.
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