Helford River Cruises

  • boating

  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Up to 10 people
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    Helford River Cruises

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    Cornwall, GB

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    £40.00
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    £40.00
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  • Description

    We run beautiful boat cruises on The Helford over the high tide exploring this incredible river including the famous Frenchman's Creek.


    The boat is a 19ft Cygnus built in Cornwall with a capacity of 10 people on general cruises but is licensed for 12 people for Private Charters.


    The experienced and knowledgable boatman will explain the history and heritage of this waterway and you will see beautiful villages from the water. We pass the famous Trebah Gardens and discover several creeks on the cruise.


    There is a wide arrange of amazing wildlife on The Helford from interesting and rare birds to larger marine wildlife.


    Food and Drink available at The Koru Cafe with a waterside view and South West Coast Path stamping point. Pasties, croissants, coffee, snacks, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice cream available the hotel foreshore. You can pre order a Cornish pasty, vegan pasty or sausage roll by emailing info@helfordrivercruises.co.uk






    Or there are light lunches are served at Budock Vean Hotel terrace 12-2pm and afternoon teas 3-5pm.






    Requirements
    1. There is a 5 to 10 minute walk from car park to the quay.
    2. There are 4 steps on the quay to the boat.
    3. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
    What to bring

    Warm clothing as it can feel cooler in a moving boat. You are welcome to bring cameras and binoculars.


    Itinerary
    1. Park for free at the Budock Vean Hotel.
    2. Allow 10 minutes to walk through the hotels beautiful gardens to the quay.
    3. Arrive at quay 15 minutes before departure time
    4. Briefing by Boatman
    5. 90 minute Helford River





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3 months ago

Thoroughly recommend this boat trip. Roger was fascinating and friendly and we had a brilliant time exploring the Helford, learning some history and celebrity house spotting!

Alison Philllips

Alison Philllips

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4 months ago

Had an awesome experience with Tom on the gorgeous Helford River. The team are super friendly, super knowledgeable, and very engaging. Thanks for making our day so special

J Brad

J Brad

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a year ago

We booked Helford River Cruises based on the positive online reviews and we were not disappointed. Hetty who took our booking was so friendly and helpful. I had my elderly parents with mobility issues with me as well as ...

Louise Henry

Louise Henry

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2 years ago

It was such an amazing experience. We explored the Helford River with Roger who was such a kind character and a lovely captain. He is a good known guide and showed us around calm and natural creeks. We had a private tour ...

Lydia Lydekat

Lydia Lydekat

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2 years ago

It was such an amazing experience. We explored the Helford River with Roger who was such a kind character and a lovely captain. He is a good known guide and showed us around calm and natural creeks. We had a private tour ...

Lydia Lydekat

Lydia Lydekat

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