Come aboard the SNARK, a stunning 110 ft long sailing ship, get ready for an unforgettable experience! Whether you're looking for a summer adventure sailing the coasts of Britain and the Continent or a cozy winter meal on the Exeter canal, the SNARK is the perfect escape from the ordinary. Meet new people, try new things, and most importantly, relax and recharge. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on providing personal, comfortable, and sustainable services that are just right - lagom!
Summer Sailings
In the past five years we have visited over 100 harbours and anchorages and all four UK capital cities, sailing over 5000 miles around Britain and the Channel, accompanied by loads of lovely people. What's not to like! However, after 10 years building, sailing and living aboard Snark, Qiao and Paul have decided it's time to return to land and pursue new adventures and challenges. So we are not planning any summer sailings in 2026.
If you have sailed with us in the past, many thanks and we hope you find a good alternative to Snark. If you would have been a first time customer, we are sorry we can't meet you and take you on a Snark adventure.
Our Winter Dining at Piazza Terracina, Exeter will start in October 2025 and run through until the end of Feb 2026.
Winter Dining
From October to February,
the SNARK will be back to her winter berth
in the centre of Exeter,
in the Ship Canal basin with walk abroad access, serving great home cooked food
and carefully selected drinks.
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Dinner: Friday & Saturday 18:30 - 21:00.
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Lunch: Sunday 12:30 - 15:00.
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Pre-pay reservations only for a single sitting of up to 24 people on shared tables.
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Fixed price set menus, themed from around the world, changing regularly.
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Wines, beers and soft drinks by the glass or bottle.
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Private functions for up to 32 by arrangement.
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Live music, wine tasting and other pop up events.
What our guests say
A very refreshing experience which I thoroughly enjoyed. A lot of the individual event’s success depends on the mix of people, and on my second visit, this worked extremely well. The time just flew by!
Andrew H
Nov 2023
What a lovely holiday, thanks. Brilliant crew... Hoping to sail again on SNARK.
Janet D
Oct 2022
It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and a privilege for us to be onboard for the last leg of your voyage, which culminated with the magical day sailing around Lands’ End and seeing our dolphins.
Lorna W
Sep 2022
It was a wonderful trip with great company.
Helen S
Sep 2022
