Falcon can explore the coast as far as the dramatic headland of Berry Head to the east and the rugged Start Point to the west. Falcon is able to get in as close to these spectacular features as safety allows, enabling you to benefit from the full effects of the scenery and natural history.

Along the way we will be able to come to a halt right in amongst coves and inlets such as Redlap Cove, the Mewstone Lagoon and Coletton Fishacre Cove. We silence the engines and quickly become part of the natural scene, which becomes oblivious to our presence. In these situations we often see the peregrine falcons that nest here, hunting their prey and feeding their chicks.

We don't have to venture far afield at all to be in amongst South Devon's finest coastal scenery. The mouth of the River Dart can in itself be a breathtaking visual experience.

The coastline to the seaward of Dartmouth has wooded steep cliffs, coves and inlets and (weather permitting) a trip around the Mewstone or Coombe Rocks is dramatic with the chance of seeing Peregrine Falcons, Fulmars, Cormorants and the small resident colony of seals.

There is always a chance of seeing dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, and even pilot whales. During the spring and early summer the cliffs are ablaze with colour from the bluebells and sea pinks. We frequently see gannets diving and feeding.

During 2006 we have also seen, from the boat, turtles and sunfish plus rarer birds such as the sabine gull.

In the midsummer period we often venture out into the deeper water of Start Bay, to view the offshore birdlife feeding on the shoals of mackerel and sprats that arrive in abundance.

Click here to see a clickable map of the Dart estuary and adjoining coastline.

Falcon exploring the volcanic outcrops of the Mewstone rocks from close quarters.