'Riviera
Belle
Ply's between Torquay / Brixham to Dartmouth & Greenway
80 Passengers + crew 1972
Still In Service 'Riviera Belle' is currently our largest
and only steel vessel. She was orginally built by HM
Customs at Bideford for patrol around the Falmouth area
under her old name 'Guardwell'. She was sold to Scotland
and worked on Loch Lomand for some time after returning
to Devon. We purchased her in 2006 and renamed her 'Riviera
Belle' after she underwent an extensive refit. She now
works in Torbay and the River Dart and provides special
day cruises in conjunction with private charters and
other special events and has a licensed bar onboard.
Torquay Belle
Torquay to Brixham Ferry
73 Passengers + crew 1966
Still In Service 'Torquay Belle' is a famous passenger
boat which was built in Guernsey by C.P Wilson. She
was built after Mr Wilson completed a study on Sea Gulls
and wanted to recreate a vessel which was as safe as
a Gull on water. Hence her unusual styling. A children's
book was written titled 'Tales of Teddy Typhoon' as
well as being host to the Duke of Edinburgh who travelled
on her whilst in Guernsey. 'Typhoon' being her previous
name and to this day continues to provide a ferry service
from Brixham to Torquay. She has a licensed bar on board
and is licensed throughout Torbay, the River Dart and
Exmouth. In 2008 she underwent a full refit.
Dartmouth Belle
Dartmouth to Greenway Ferry 40 Passengers + crew 1966
Still In Service 'Dartmouth Belle' a traditional clinker
passenger boat was built in 1966 by 'Ferry Boat Builders'
in Felixstowe, Suffolk. She was a purpose built passenger
carrying vessel formally known as 'Fredrick William'
the 'The Swan' by ourselves. When first commissioned
she was used for angling at sea from Yarmouth & Felixstowe
as was her sister boat. Later in her life she moved
to Allington, was renamed 'The Swan' and became famous
as a passenger vessel on Allington Lock operating from
the 'Malta Inn', Waterman's Park and Maidstone's town
centre. We purchased her in April 2005 when she became
the Dartmouth to Greenway Ferry carrying passengers
to Agatha Christies Greenway Garden. She is also used
for private charters and for river cruises to the 'Malsters
Arms' in Bow Creek, Tuckenhay and trips to Sharpham
Vineyard (06) whilst also available for private hire.
The Swan carries 40 passengers licensed by the Maritime
Coastguard Agency and has weather cover. Throughout
most of her life she seems to have had strong connections
with taking passengers to 'Pubs', most people can remember
travelling on her but several can't! 'Dartmouth Belle'
remains in service providing green transport along the
jewel of Devon's crown the River Dart and is licensed
all year round. She departs from Greenway Quay & Dartmouth
with a free link from Dittisham when boarding her. The
Swan is the only passenger vessel currently providing
a direct link from Dartmouth to Greenway Gardens, the
quickest most direct route.
Bay Belle
42 Passengers + crew 1947
Still In Service 'Bay Belle' a traditional carvel passenger
boat was built in 1947 by Dixons of Exmouth. She is
the longest running original passenger boat in Torbay
which is still in service. Originally called 'Bonnie
Boys' she has done many things in here time which include
Ferry work, Mackerel Fishing and Bay Cruises. Today
she continues all those roles in addition to working
on the River Dart as one of the largest small boats.
She is a piece of the past which has been maintained
to a high standard and a joy to have in our fleet.
Dittisham Belle
12 Passengers + crew 1982
Still In Service 'Dittisham Belle' a local traditional
varnished clinker passenger launch was built by 'Clifford
Adams' of East Looe, Cornwall. She was a purpose built
passenger launch formally known as 'Sara' used between
Looe and Looe Island in Cornwall for several years.
Her sister vessel 'Lisa K' is still in operation providing
a summer service. We purchased her in January 2006 and
was licensed under the new Inland Waterways Code for
day and night use carrying 12 passenger, all year round
on the River Dart. She will be used as the relief 'Greenway
to Dittisham Ferry' and for our new exclusive cruises
to Sharpham Vineyard for 'Trek & Taste' and Stoke Gabriel
for Cream Teas at the 'Gabriel Court Hotel'. She is
also available for private hire and has plenty of room.
She departs from Greenway Quay, Dittisham, Dartmouth
& Totnes.
Greenway Bell
12 Passengers + crew 1990
Still In Service 'Greenway Bell' a local traditional
clinker passenger launch was built by 'J Hinks & Son'
in Appledore, North Devon. Previously know as 'Puffin'
& 'Pathfinder', she was used as a hire launch from Dartmouth
for some time then was sold and left the river. She
returned in 2005 when we purchased her for use as the
famous 'Greenway to Dittisham Ferry' which is still
summoned by ringing the bell on either side of the river.
Hence her name change to 'Greenway Bell'. Licensed under
the Inland Waterways Code she carries 12 people during
the Summer and reduced numbers in the winter. 'Greenway
Bell' is the company's work horse, so when you come
aboard tell her what a good boat she is!
