Private Hire
For the first time, you can now book a private trip online – four times a day for a trip on the River Dart with afternoon drinks and nibbles provided by Liberty in Brixham for groups of up to 12 or in your social bubble.
Enjoy a private cruise for you, your family and friends. Join your friendly skipper aboard our lovely little boat Hercule, for a one and a half hour trip just for you on the beautiful River Dart. We have four private trips available every day at 12noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. This is an ideal trip if you value your privacy or in the current climate want to stay in your bubble of friends and family. Hercule can meet your group to depart from either Dartmouth, Dittisham Pontoon or Greenway Quay near Galmpton in Brixham. It’s really easy to book, with no hidden extra charges – for £240 (just £20 each if there are 12 of you) you get the boat a skipper and a trip on the River Dart for 1.5 hours from your departure time for 12 passengers. If you would like to add drinks of your choice, a celebration cake or even scones and jam, it can all be done to your own specification, making the trip completely individual to you. Hercule has cover, blankets to keep the draft off and is a wonderful way for you to share some quality time privatly with the people you choose. You can bring up to twelve friends, family or collegues – with no extra cost.
Our Boats
If you are looking for a small family get together of around 5-12 people we can offer one of our smaller vessels, or if you are organising a large occasion you can hire our The ‘Christie Belle’. With prices starting from only £80 per hour for up to 12 passengers, we can tailor make any private hire to your budget.
Christie Belle
Passenger capability: 100
Available to hire from: Dartmouth, Totnes, Greenway, Bow Creek and occasionally in Tor Bay Licensed to operate from all ports along the coast between Exmouth and Dartmouth and the River Dart Wonderfully appointed vessel with top viewing deck. Fully Licensed Bar with weather cover for 40 passengers.
Dittisham Belle
Passenger capability: 12 Classic Class.
Available to hire from: Any point on the River Dart Licensed to operate in the River Dart No Cover traditional open boat, ideal for sight seeing and being close to the water.
Greenway Belle
Passenger capability: 12 Traditional Class.
Available to hire from: Any point on the River Dart Licensed to operate in the River Dart No Cover traditional open boat, ideal for sight seeing and being close to the water.
Hercule
Passenger capability: 12 Modern Fibreglass Cygnus 21
Available to hire from: Any point on the River Dart Licensed to operate in the River Dart has a beautiful canopy for inclement conditions and ideal for sight seeing and being close to the water.
Party - How about Cocktails on Board?
If it’s time for a party you have come to right place to organise something both unique and fun. Not only can we tailor make your party to your budget and requirements, we can also source the best Champagne, greatest local ales and even provide a fully trained Cocktail Barman. So why not give us a call and get in the party spirit. Call our Events Co-ordinator on 01803 882811 or email [email protected] (Should you require pick-up from Totnes there will be an extra charge for traveling time as the our vessels are based in the River Dart – there will be no extra charge for services departing from Dartmouth or Greenway).
Film & Media Work
We have a great wealth of experience working with Film and Media providing all vessels for pictures – from ITV’s Poirot to Netflix “The Crown’ and Channel 4’s ‘Hunted’ we welcome journalists and media enquires to [email protected] Risk assessments can be provided, safety gear and insurance cover.
Weddings
A day to remember! We know it can be stressful organising your wedding day, so why not let us take the strain and enjoy your Wedding Reception on the beautiful River Dart. It will be a truly wonderful and elegant experience for the happy couple to take aboard one of our vessels and enjoy the beauty of the dart on your memorable day. Greenway Ferry and The National Trust have launched unique exclusive wedding packages at Agatha Christie’s Greenway House as the venue and Greenway Quay and Christie Belle as the reception.
Call our Wedding Planner on: 01803 882811
Social Occasions
Social Occasions be them for associations or families are ideal taking place on the beautiful River Dart. With over 20 miles of beautiful coastline, firework trips, special events and more, we can tailor make your occasion to your requirements making the day or few hours both unique and special.
River Taxi
We offer a River Taxi service from Greenway and Dittisham – hail us on VHF Channel 10 or call Greenway Quay. There are plenty of visitor berths available from Dart Harbour locally – for information see their website Dart Harbour.
Pontoon Berths
At Greenway Quay we have faculties which include pontoon berths and dingy racks for storage – these are available to rent annually. Please call 01803 844010 to discuss or email [email protected]
Ash Scattering
We are pleased to offer an Ash Scattering Service – Please call for more details.
Telephone: 01803 882811
So why not give our Events Team a call on 01803 882811 to discuss your individual requirements.
Prices do not include entrance to Greenway. NT members receive free entrance. Due to the popularity of this fantastic day trip, there may be a slight delay viewing the house, however we pre book your timed tickets for collection at Greenway ready for when you arrive. You will be given set return times during busy periods.