Exeter Cruises

Exeter Cruises Scenic cruises along Exeter's historic canal Daily service during June, July and August. Weekends and Bank Holidays only during April, May and September.

Enjoy a scenic cruise along Exeter's historic canal. 50 minute round trip or stop for lunch at a great family pub and return on a later boat. Private hire available during daytime and evenings to suit all types of events including weddings, stag/hen nights, birthdays and work functions. We also offer pedalo hire and operate Butts Ferry, the oldest pull ferry in Britain.

04/06/2026

Southern Comfort will be open for the coming weekend.
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
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On Sunday 7th there is a book market event on both sides of Exeter Quays, Butts Ferry will be free for all users all day.

Our little boats will be available to rent on the river Exe for the same date as above.
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Please email or call [email protected]
07984368 442
for any information as well as any bookings big or small.
Thanks!

19/05/2026

Southern Comfort will be open for the coming bank holiday weekend.
Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th & Monday 25th.
Not open mid week.
Then open on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31st.

Butts Ferry and our little boats will be open on the river Exe for the same date as above and hopefully mid week for the half term.

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Please email or call [email protected]
07984368 442
for any information as well as any bookings big or small.
Thanks!

17/05/2026

Southern Comfort will not operate today. Butts Ferry and our little boats are open on the river Exe.

16/05/2026

Unfortunately we are not open today. Hoping for a more settled day of weather tomorrow!

03/05/2026

Southern Comfort is not open today. Butts ferry, pedaloes and row boats are open.

01/05/2026

We are closed tomorrow but open on Sunday and Monday. See you soon.

27/04/2026

We are looking forward to next weekends bank holiday where we will be open for all three days.
Hope everyone has a great week.

24/04/2026

The river and canal have been reopened to water users this weekend. Council advice is no direct contact with water and to not let dogs enter the water.
Southern Comfort will not operate this weekend.
The Butts Ferry, pedaloes and row boats will open for business on the river Exe all weekend.

23/04/2026

Southern Comfort cannot operate this weekend (25th & 26th April) due to the blue/green algae present in the canal. Disturbing any active blooms can further the issue & could become more problematic.
Butts Ferry will be in service on the river Exe.
Yet to know if it will be safe to rent the pedaloes and row boats we have on offer, this will be assessed and a decision made on Saturday. Thanks. Sorry for any inconvenience.

19/04/2026

So sorry to say that Southern Comfort has a mechanical problem today and cannot operate.
The Butts Ferry, pedaloes and row boas are for hire on the river Eve as usual. Will keep everyone updated for next weekend.

Address

The Quay
Exeter
EX24AN

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 5:30pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+447984368442

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