With competitive rates and anchorage in a protected natural harbour, easy pilotage and a short transfer time with safe access for passengers onto a dedicated pontoon, Torquay , the birthplace of Agatha Christie, is becoming an increasingly popular tender port for cruise calls.
In addition, this UNESCO Global Geopark has an abundance of quality excursions available ranging from ‘Picturesque Cockington’, ‘Highlights of the English Riviera’ which includes Meadfoot, Babbacombe and Brixham, to wine tasting at Sandridge Barton, the Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway and heritage tours plus much, much more.
Situated on the sheltered South Devon coast, Torquay is the gateway to the popular English Riviera. The area is rich in maritime history and with two piers, three harbours, 22 beaches and two marinas , life in the English Riviera revolves around the sea.
Home to quintessential English picturesque villages and quaint fishing harbours, you will find cafes and restaurants offering traditional fish and chips and the world-renowned delicious Devon cream tea. The area has more visitor attractions than any other UK seaside resort. These include museums, historic houses, beautiful gardens and one of the finest heritage steam railways in Europe.
Pilotage in Tor Bay is straightforward and uncomplicated. It is an open bay, with the anchorage half a mile off the harbour. Passengers are in the heart of the town as soon as they disembark and only have to walk a few metres to reach the harbourside and town centre shops.
Local buses and taxis are outside the security fence for quick and easy access for passengers. The Stagecoach 12 public transport bus is also in easy reach and tours the whole of the English Riviera. There is a large area available for excursion coaches to line up on the quayside.
Visitors are greeted by a cruise welcome team made up of professionals, all aimed at providing a personal touch. Comprehensive visitor attraction and travel information is provided for the independent day tripper. Cruise call welcomes are deemed to be extremely important and are organised to ensure a seamless service for passengers and staff.
Top Five Facts About Torquay
- Torquay is part of the English Riveria UNESCO Global Geopark
- Torquay is the birthplace of Agatha Christie
- More attractions than any other resort in the UK
- One of the UK’s top coastal destinations
- Home of the famous TV series Fawlty Towers!
GMT
May-Sept 07:00-21:00 Oct-April 08:00-17:00
50˚27.48N 003˚31.55W
SW
Tender transfer to pontoon
None
9.0m
10m BCD
Zuiderdam (Holland America), 2000 passengers, 285m LOA, draft 8m
14
Compulsory
Available on request
ISPS compliant
On request via shipping agents
No
No
On application
On application
No
Within ½ mile: WH Smith Post Office, 7-13 Fleet Street, Torquay
Yes
2 min walk: Victoria Parade, Torquay
Within ½ mile: WH Smith Post Office, 7-13 Fleet Street, Torquay
Vaughan Road, Torquay
1.2 miles / 1.9km
Exeter 26 miles / 41.8 km
Cashpoint 2 min walk (charges apply): Victoria Parade or Fleet Street, Torquay
Several cafes and restaurants within 5 min walk
Rob Parsons, Harbour Master
Nick Burns, Deputy Harbour Master
Torquay Harbour Office: +44 (0) 1803 292429
Harbour Masters Office, Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG
To Harbour Master torquay.harbour@torbay.gov.uk
