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Some of the best events happen when you take people somewhere unexpected. A few hours on the water, the North Devon coast laid out around you, with the kind of setting that no function room or restaurant can replicate — that’s what a private charter aboard the Ilfracombe Princess offers.
Licensed for 100 passengers and available for private hire, the Princess is the platform for corporate events, family celebrations, birthday parties, and occasions that need to feel genuinely special.
What Private Charter Looks Like
A private charter means the boat is yours for the agreed duration. You choose the route (within operational parameters), you bring your group, and you have the experience of the North Devon coastline exclusively, on your terms.
We’re happy to discuss catering arrangements, timing, and any specific requirements you have. Our crew provide professional seamanship and local commentary — they’ve been doing this long enough to know exactly where the seals are, what the tidal windows allow, and how to make your group feel at ease on the water.
Who Books Private Charters
We regularly host corporate team events — a different kind of away day, and one that people actually look forward to. Milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Family reunions. School groups. Photography expeditions for people who want to spend proper time on the water with a camera.
The mix of people and occasions we see is one of the things that makes this job rewarding. We’ll do our best to make your event work.
How to Enquire
Availability varies by season. Summer dates, particularly weekends, fill quickly — so if you have a date in mind, the earlier you enquire the better.
Contact us through the website or find us at Ilfracombe harbour. We’re a family of Ilfracombe marine businesses and we take the same pride in every trip, whatever the occasion.
