• Esk Belle II
    Welcome to Whitby Coastal Cruises.
    Whitby's biggest trip boat.

    Licensed for 100 passengers

    Daily boat trips out into the bay or along the coast towards the village of Sandsend (3 miles north) Want more? Look at the special events page for details of our sunset and/or twilight cruises.

    Trips leave on set sailing times, starting at 10.15 am, throughout the day - early til late. Whitby's ONLY trip boat with undercover seating for 40 at tables in our saloon with fully licensed bar where hot and cold drinks can be purchased.

    Trips depart from our boarding pontoon located at the Brewery Steps opposite the Lifeboat Station.

    No boat goes further no boat offers more.

    THE YELLOW BOAT

    Contact Bryan Clarkson, Tel: 07941 450381 - Fax: 01947 601385

  • Captain Bryan
    About Us

    Whitby Coastal Cruises is a family run business started in 2001, as Whitby Harbour Cruises, by the owner Bryan Clarkson. Our first boat was 12 seater Dutch lifeboat named Dash, which used to run river trips around Whitby Harbour. These trips were so successful Dash was replaced by the larger vessel Skylark and in 2002 the harbour trips were changed to part harbour & sea trips.

    Following two successful years Skylark was replaced by the 50 seater Esk Belle I. The company name was changed to Whitby Coastal Cruises Ltd. and trips to Staithes & sea trips were added as part of a new experience.

    In 2005 the 120 seater Esk Belle II replaced Esk Belle I. This was an exciting year for the company, as Bryan's son (David) joined the company and became part of the business. Esk Belle II also took part in the fleet review at Portsmouth, acting as liberty boat ferrying sailors to and from all the navy boats & submarines taking part in the review.

    The business has continued to grow offering sunset and twilight cruises as well as daily & Staithes specials. In 2009 we were delighted to win Tourism Experience of the Year Award with Yorkshire Moors & Coast.

  • Our Boats - Click the boat name you would like to view

    • E S K

      B E L L E

      II
      Esk Belle II is a purpose built "twin deck" steel passenger vessel with twin 120hp Ford Sabre 6 cylinder diesels. Formerly "Diana S" she was used for trips around Portsmouth Harbour. Purchased by Whitby Coastal Cruises in December 2004 and renamed she has been repainted in our distinctive yellow livery and replaces our previous vessels Skylark and Esk Belle.

      She was built in Portsmouth in 2001 of steel with a length of 60', beam of 17'6" draft of 3'6" and a top speed of 10 knots. Esk Belle II is the first vessel of this class to be operated out of Whitby and the largest vessel to work out of this historic port since the 1960's. Licensed for 100 passengers with open decks from bow to stern and a saloon below decks, seating 40 at tables, she represents a new era in pleasure trips out of Whitby.

      Esk Belle II is registered and fully insured for 100 passengers, plus crew, and carries third party liability to the extent of 30 million. She has an operating licence for both sea and harbour. The skipper/owner, Bryan Clarkson has many years experience as both a passenger carrying skipper and also as a trawler owner/skipper.

      Safety gear on "Esk Belle II" consists of a full inventory of gear requirements from the MCA(Maritime Coastguard Agency) including auto-release life raft, life jackets for all on board, rockets and flares. The vessel is surveyed annually to the requirements of the MCA and the skippers are fully qualified.

    • V E L O C I T Y
      Looking for a thrilling experience, Velocity is the only jetboat in operation within the town offering a faster and more exhilarating ride. Running weekends and school holidays. Licensed for 12. You can find Velocity running from the steps on New Quay Road near the old swing bridge.
    • S P E C K S
      I O N E E R
      A 17m Dutch motorsailer, licensed to carry 12 persons. Daily sightseeing, wildlife trips. Available for private charter for small parties and events also offering whale watching trips from August through to October. Specksioneer has toilet facilities and an onboard refreshments bar. Recommended for those who want to experience the wildlife offshore.
  • Sunset of the Whitby CoastSunset & Twilight Trips
    During periods of fair weather we do coastal cruises of various types. One of the most popular is our evening sunset cruise, along the beach to the village of Sandsend, about 3 miles north of Whitby. During this leisurely cruise we keep relatively close to the beach so that passengers can enjoy the evening sunset on both land and sea. Whitby is one of two places where the sun rises and sets in the sea during the summer months.

    A unique trip, never been offered before sail out at dusk, view the lights of Whitby from the bay, as we navigate our way back into the harbour in darkness.

    StaithesTrips to Staithes
    For the first time ever, since steamers sailed from Whitby to Hartlepool, we are offering 3 hour cruises along the Yorkshire coast to the picturesque fishing village of Staithes, which includes an hour ashore for you to explore this quaint fishing village, where fishermen still use traditional methods to catch cod and lobsters. Take time out to have a drink in the "Cod and Lobster" pub or take a walk up the street to the Royal George pub in the heart of the village. Cross the bridge over Staithes beck (where the fishermen shelter their boats whilst storms batter the breakwaters) and visit the RNLI inshore lifeboat station and shop. We will try to arrange for the shop to be open during your visit as these cruises will be late afternoon or early evening.

    We believe that one of the last Whitby passenger boats to offer time ashore at another port was the passenger steamer "Emu", which was purchased by the Whitby Steam Tug association in 1873. "Emu" is the only vessel to be identified by name among the 40+ ships carved into the church pews of St Mary's church.

  • Whale Watching 2011 - Join The Search
    Whale Watching
    Whale watching for 2011 has ended as the whales have migrated south.

    The time of year has arrived where whales can be seen off Whitby providing opportunity for spectacular photographic chances. The whales are off the Yorkshire Coast for an extremely LIMITED TIME ONLY so don't miss the boat...
    Whitby Coastal Cruises Ltd. is the Yorkshire Coast's ONLY dedicated Whale Watching company.
    £25 per person - Approx 4 Hours.
    Warm Clothing is Essential.

    Whale 1
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    Whale 4
  • River Specials 2011 - See Steam Trains From the River
    Steam Train from the River
    Enjoy a scenic trip through the old swing bridge and see Whitby's upper harbour with it's association with ship building. Sail under the legs of the new bridge, the viaduct & up river turning within metres of Ruswarp bridge, with the opportunity to see seals sunning themselves on the banks of the river. Saturday 16th July and Wednesday 31st August coincide with the departure of the steam train - photographic opportunities.
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    River 4
  • Upcoming Staithes Trips
    No upcoming staithes trips.
    Upcoming River Trips
    Upcoming Special Events
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  • Contact & How to Find Us

    Find us at here at:

    The Brewery Steps
    Lower Harbour
    Whitby
    YO21 3PR

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    For contact please use the web form to the right for your enquiry.

    Alternatively email us at info(@)whitbycoastalcruises.co.uk

    Tel: 07941 450381 - Fax: 01947 601385

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