Marine Events 2012
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Click here for a calendar of events in date order - and see below for all the details of our lovely 2012 events!
Diamond Jubilee Dartmouth Flotilla
Monday 4th June
Come and take part in this wonderful pageant to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. There will be rowing boats, working boats, Royal Navy and historic boats, sailing boats, fishermen and pleasure vessels of all shapes and sizes. All should be dressed with bunting and Union Flags with their crews and passengers turned out in their finest (and hopefully waving "The Flag" enthusiastically) - it should be an amazing spectacle! Bring your own picnic - there will be a fully licensed bar on board.
We will be participating in this unique event with our very own Dartmouth Castle proudly parading on the river Dart. Be a part of something really special and join us for a 3½ hr cruise.
Departs from Dartmouth town jetty at 14:30 , and returning at approximately 18:00.
£10.00 per person
New for 2012, Ruby Washington Cruise. Friday 17th August
Ruby Washington is arguably one of the finest female singers to come out of the U.K. She has performed in venues all over the world, effortlessly delivering an eclectic range of styles from the big ballads of Bassey and Houston, to effervescent dance-pop. She includes in her repertoire swing, jazz, motown and contemporary soul, all of which she achieves with dexterity, style and absolute conviction. The result is an across-the-board appeal that is matched by few artists of her era. Ruby Washington is slick, stylish and impressive - the little lady with the big voice!
Departing from Dartmouth aboard 'The Dart Explorer' 19:30 returning at 22:30. 2 course buffet supper.
Tickets £28.00 per person
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New for 2012, Drat Pack Cruise. Friday 6th July
A fantastic cruise on the river Dart on a summer's evening with the truly wonderful 'Drat Pack' to entertain you. The Drat Pack are Devons finest Swing, Jazz, Soul, Motown & Funk Band and an evening with them always goes with a bang as well as a swing!
Tickets £10.00 per person. Bring your own picnic. Fully licensed bar on board. Departs Dartmouth 19:30, returning at 22:30
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New for 2012, Torquay Sundowners
Departs from Haldon Pier Torquay aboard 'The Dart Venturer' 19:00 - and returning at 22:00. Bring your own picnic. Fully licensed bar on board.
£10.00 per person
5th July, 12th July, 19th July, 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August and 23rd August
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New for 2012, Steam & Cruise Dining
Steam Train leaves Paington at 18:45 and arrives into Kinsgwear at 19:15
River Dart Evening Cruise 19:30 to 21:45
Steam Train departs Kingswear at 22:00 and returns to Paignton at 22:30
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French Brasserie, Thursday 21st June
Steam down to Kingswear from Paignton to join the ‘Dart Explorer’ and spend an evening cruising The River Dart - or maybe you will feel you are on The River Seine ..... with "Affinitée" playing French Café music whilst enjoying typically French food. £35.00 per person. Click here for a copy of the menu.
If you wish to join the boat at Dartmouth and not take the steam train then tickets are £28.00 per person
Italian Ristorante, Thursday 26th July
Steam down to Kingswear from Paignton to join the ‘Dart Explorer’ and spend an evening cruising The River Dart with some typically Italian music to entertain you whilst you cruise by the wonderful Dart scenery. You will also enjoy typical (and wonderful!) Italian food. £35.00 per person. Click here for a copy of the menu.
If you wish to join the boat at Dartmouth and not take the steam train then tickets are £28.00 per person
Spanish Tapas, Thursday 9th August
Steam down to Kingswear from Paignton to join the ‘Dart Explorer’ and spend an evening cruising The River Dart. Jon Boyes flamenco and Spanish guitarist will perform aboard and we hope you will enjoy sampling some wonderful tapas. £35.00 per person. Click here for a copy of the menu.
If you wish to join the boat at Dartmouth and not take the steam train then tickets are £28.00 per person
Summer Jazz Cruises featuring The Dart Valley Stompers
Departing from Dartmouth aboard 'The Dart Explorer' 19:30, returning at 22:30. 2 course buffet supper and dancing. Click here for a copy of the menu.
Tickets £26.50 per person
Dartmouth departures: 11th July, 8th August, 15th august
Totnes departure: 24th July (Note: for scheduling reasons this cruise has been rescheduled from Wednesday 25th July to Tuesday 24th July)
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2nd Annual Dartmouth Sea Shanty Festival Weekend
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July
Check here regularly to find details on timings.
A weekend of song, merriment and fun amongst the waves! Crews to be advised - keep up to date here!
There will be singing in the Bandstand in the Royal Avenue Gardens, Dartmouth and on our Harbour Cruise trips. We hope the RNLI will be serving tea, coffee and lovely cream teas in the gardens again this year.
Ways With Words Festival 'Literary Dinner Cruise'
With Guest Speaker - Michael Burke
Departs from Totnes Steamer Quay at 6.30 p.m. returning 22:00
Monday 9th July aboard 'The Dart Explorer'
£39.50 per person. Tickets for sale via Ways With Words festival. Wesbite: www.wayswithwords.co.uk
Magic Cruise (with dinner)
From his base in Torbay, Peter Baffles works both locally and nationally for audiences of all sizes. The droll delivery is an engaging foil for some very sophisticated magic indeed. He is a calm and gentle character, with a wicked glint in his eye and a very clever illusionist to boot!
Departs from Dartmouth at 19:30, returning 22:30
Wednesday 1st August aboard 'The Dart Explorer'. £26.50 per person including dinner.
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Dartmouth Regatta 2012
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
30th & 31st August and 1st September
Check here regularly to keep up to date with Regatta events
Christmas Demilly De Baere cruise
Join our flagship vessel, the Dart Explorer, for this truly wonderful cruise on the river Dart to celebrate the festive season. Once again, you will be entertained and dance the night away to the Dart Pack (Devon's finest!) performing many of the greatest swing numbers of all time.
Canapés and Champagne reception followed by three-course dinner. £42.00 per person.
