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Plymouth Boat Trip - and the Cremyll Ferry

Plymouth Boat Trip - and the Cremyll Ferry

Part 1, by The Captain Plymouth Sound has an extensive series of ferries and cruise boats running across it. All of the local ferries, with the sole exception of the Mountbatten Ferry, are run by Plymouth Boat Trips from their HQ on Commercial Wharf in the Barbican Their oldest service

All you ever wanted to know about the Cremyll Ferry; meet the sailor inspired by the Beagle; a chance to tour inside the Reel; Scene on the Sound; and some things for the weekend

All you ever wanted to know about the Cremyll Ferry; meet the sailor inspired by the Beagle; a chance to tour inside the Reel; Scene on the Sound; and some things for the weekend

Horrific injuries revealed as man is remanded in custody over "wheelie bin" murder

Horrific injuries revealed as man is remanded in custody over "wheelie bin" murder

Syrian man charged with West Hoe murder

Syrian man charged with West Hoe murder

Businesses back the Waterfront; we find out about buoys; the latest on the West Hoe "murder"; Nigel comes to town; and things to do this weekend

Businesses back the Waterfront; we find out about buoys; the latest on the West Hoe "murder"; Nigel comes to town; and things to do this weekend

The Captain Explains: Making Sense of the Buoys in Plymouth Sound

The Captain Explains: Making Sense of the Buoys in Plymouth Sound

Scene on the Sound: A quieter week for ships - but not for the weather!

Scene on the Sound: A quieter week for ships - but not for the weather!

News

No swim advice at Hoe bathing spots after sewage alert

No swim advice at Hoe bathing spots after sewage alert

A "don't swim" message has been issued for waters around The Hoe because of sewage discharges. The Environment Agency (EA) found operational issues at South West Water’s wastewater treatment plant at Cattedown during an inspection yesterday (October 1) following reports of pollution. It has issued

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

The Mongols come calling

The Mongols come calling

Transforming the Athenaeum

Transforming the Athenaeum

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Scene on the Sound

Plymouth Boat Trip - and the Cremyll Ferry

Plymouth Boat Trip - and the Cremyll Ferry

Part 1, by The Captain Plymouth Sound has an extensive series of ferries and cruise boats running across it. All of the local ferries, with the sole exception of the Mountbatten Ferry, are run by Plymouth Boat Trips from their HQ on Commercial Wharf in the Barbican Their oldest service

Scene on the Sound: A quieter week for ships - but not for the weather!

Scene on the Sound: A quieter week for ships - but not for the weather!

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

October 2, 2026: FGS Hessen, all about SINKEX, and more on Aviva

October 2, 2026: FGS Hessen, all about SINKEX, and more on Aviva

Scene on the Sound

The Captain's guide to what the Beagle Editor calls "ship hooters"

The Captain's guide to what the Beagle Editor calls "ship hooters"

The Captain

The Captain Explains: Making Sense of the Buoys in Plymouth Sound

The Captain Explains: Making Sense of the Buoys in Plymouth Sound

Next time you’re looking out across Plymouth Sound, spare a thought for the mariners navigating their way through all those red, green, black and yellow buoys. They aren’t there for decoration. Each has a very particular job to do. As I’m sure you know, green is the

Exploring Plymouth's naval museum: Devonport Naval Heritage Centre

Exploring Plymouth's naval museum: Devonport Naval Heritage Centre

Work continues on West Hoe harbour

Work continues on West Hoe harbour

Summer scene in the dock

Summer scene in the dock

What’s the future for the “dead” nuclear subs at Devonport?

What’s the future for the “dead” nuclear subs at Devonport?

Future surface warship work in Devonport dockyard

Future surface warship work in Devonport dockyard

Sunset cruise to Calstock

Sunset cruise to Calstock

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