Join us on one of our boat trips to explore the UK’s first National Marine Park.

The Ocean Conservation Trust is exploring the UK’s first National Marine Park, setting sail on selecting dates throughout the year. Our Ocean Discovery Rangers will help you discover our British wildlife, from big to small, as well as the history of Plymouth’s stunning natural harbour. These Plymouth boat trips are open to everyone to explore more about the Ocean with our onboard Marine Biologists.

Plankton Trawling on our boat trip
Ranger Holding a star fish on our boat trip

Our Boat trips depart on selected dates at 10:30am, from the historic Barbican (from the Barbican landing stage). Meet our Ocean Discovery Rangers outside the Aquarium at 10am, then head over to the Silver Crest, where our crew will take us for an hour’s adventure on the waves. We have a capacity of 35 on our Boat Trips!

Ticket TypeCost
Adult (16+)£15
Child (3-15)£12
Under 3 and CarerFree

DATES FOR 2024

Tuesday 9th 10:00

Friday 12th 10:00

Tuesday 28th May 10:00

Friday 31st May 10:00

Tuesday 30th 10:00

Friday 2nd 10:00

Tuesday 6th 10:00

Friday 9th 10:00

Tuesday 13th 10:00

Friday 16th 10:00

Tuesday 20th 10:00

Friday 23rd 10:00

Tuesday 27th 10:00

Friday 30th 10:00

Sunset Sails:

On a selected amount of evenings, we are hosting an Ocean adventure for adults only around Plymouth Sound. Ropes off at 18:00, for an hour sail around the UK’s first National Marine Park. A guided tour of Plymouth Sound, with our Ocean Discovery Rangers, is a perfect way to explore some of the fascinating wildlife we find along our coastline, as the sun sets beyond the breakwater.

Meet our Ocean Discovery Rangers outside the Aquarium at 17:30, then head over to the Silver Crest, where our crew will take us for an hour’s adventure on the waves.

Boat trip
Ticket TypeCost
Adult £18

DATES FOR 2024

Friday 24th 17:30

Friday 2nd 17:30

Friday 9th 17:30

Friday 23rd 17:30

Friday 3oth 17:30

Terms and Conditions

  • Please note, step access is required to be able to board the boat for our trips. Please contact experiences@oceanconservationtrust.org for options surrounding accessibility and boat trips.
  • In the event that the boat trip is cancelled due to poor weather or sea state, we can offer:
    • Movement onto an alternative boat trip
    • Free entry to the National Marine Aquarium for the day you were due to sail (does not include a complimentary annual pass)
    • A full refund to your original payment method
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult whilst on board.
  • All guests must adhere to instructions and guidance from the Silverline Cruises crew.
  • All tickets are non-refundable, subject to availability, we may be able to move your booking to an alternative date.

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