Stuart Line Cruises’ Exeter Canal Cruise runs only a handful of times per year but ipsa recognised it as one of the very best excursions in Devon, with many operators securing their spaces for the heavily oversubscribed boat trip as early as possible. This special event offers a relaxing cruise between Exmouth and the cathedral city of Exeter along Europe’s oldest working ship canal and with the addition of a traditional Devon Cream Tea, guarantees a truly unique selling point for tours heading to popular beauty spots in the South West including Exmouth, Torbay, Sidmouth and Exeter.

Family-run Stuart Line Cruises are proud winners of the ‘Best Inland and River Cruise Operator in the UK 2020’ award at the latest British Coach Tourism Awards which took place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham in September.

Stuart Line Cruises’ Lauren Clark says: “Group travel has always and will always be incredibly important to us. We have worked hard over the years to build good relationships with operators and our aim over the past two years has been to support the industry in every way possible – we hope that our welcoming approach has helped to ease some of the many challenges which operators have faced.

“We are aware that not all attractions have adopted this approach but to us this seems ludicrous – we have valued their support in the past and hope to continue to work together in the future and there is no doubt that we are stronger together. We are thrilled to have received this award.”

Jake Stuart adds: “The past two years have been extremely tough on the tourism and leisure industry as a whole and only in the last few months have things really started to look more positive for visitors, as people regain their confidence in travelling to and holidaying in the region. We pride ourselves on our commitment to offering bespoke and personal experiences for groups and to be recognised with this national award speaks volumes and offers a huge sense of achievement not only for us as a business but for tourism across the south west.”

Lauren adds that she looks forward to meeting face-to-face with wholesalers, operators and suppliers at the forthcoming Coach Tourism Association event in Liverpool, after what has felt like a very long time since we last met in York!

If you would like any further information about the Exeter Canal Cruise dates or any other cruises offered by Stuart Line Cruises, you can email Lauren at info@stuartlinecruises.co.uk or call the friendly team on 01395 222144 for advice on bespoke cruises.