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BOAT Trips & CRUISES FROM FALMOUTH

River Fal & Creeks

Cruise the beautiful landscape and scenic waters of the River Fal and its surrounding creeks.

Fishing Trips

Fancy catching your supper or just fancy a fishing trip for all the family?

Fancy catching your supper or just fancy a fishing trip for all the family?

Private Hire

Enjoy your own private boat with a licensed bar, available for all types of events..

Harbour Cruise

If you’re looking for a short boat trip then the Falmouth Harbour Cruise is perfect for you.

The Dixie Bell and the Paula

About us

We are a third generation local family that have been running boat trips and ferry’s here in Falmouth since just after the Second World War. Running trips up the River Fal, Helford River, Harbour Cruises and Fishing Trips as well as private hire, stag/hen parties, birthday parties and much more. We have 4 boats, ranging from a 12 seater to a 100 seater, the latter of which features cushioned seats, toilet facilities and a fully licensed bar.

Operating Season:

1st April – 31st October

Custom House Quay

Trips depart daily

All of our trips depart from Custom House Quay in Falmouth, behind Trago Mills. Approximately 5 minutes walk from the National Maritime Museum.

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Trips

River Fal and Creeks

Adults £18

Children £10

Under 4s FREE 

FULL RUNNING COMMENTARY

Join our friendly crew aboard our new 100 seater boat the ‘Dixie Belle’ as we explore the beautiful landscape and scenic waters of the River Fal and it’s surrounding creeks. Our new boat has a top deck viewing area, a toilet and a licenced bar. During the tour you will see Falmouth docks, Pendennis and St. Mawes castles, Mylor creek, Pill creek, Trelissick gardens, River Fal mussel farm, the King Harry ferry, numerous large moored vessels and a smugglers cottage said to be over 500 years old. There’s also a chance you’ll spot some of the various wildlife that inhabits the area such as egrets, herons and seals.

DEPARTS

11:15am

1:15pm

3:15pm

RETURNS

12:45-1pm

2:45-3pm

4:45-5pm

Fishing Trips

£22 per rod | £33 per rod

£15 for spectators | £25 for spectators

FISH GUTTED AND CLEANED READY FOR COOKING

Fancy catching your supper or just want a bit of fun then this trip is perfect for all ages. Catch a wide range of fish in the waters surrounding Falmouth, the most common of which is mackerel. All rods, reels and tackle are supplied, with tuition for those who have never fished before. Keep what you catch, no need to worry about making a mess cleaning the fish at home because our friendly crew will do that for you and bag it up ready to take home and cook.

2 HOURS TRIPS

12:20pm-2:20pm

2:30pm-4:30pm

4:30pm-6:30pm

3 HOURS TRIPS

9am-12pm

Private Hire

With capacity of up to 99 people, our private hire trips are perfect for that extra special experience. A fully licensed bar awaits, feel free to bring your own food. Private tours, birthday’s, stag/hen do’s, family gatherings, the scattering of ashes and work functions are just some of the private hire examples. 

Our boats are available for private hire functions, feel free to contact us for more information.

Harbour Cruise

Adults £14

Children £8

Under 4s FREE

FULL RUNNING COMMENTARY

If you’re stuck for time or only looking for a short cruise then this 45 minute harbour cruise is perfect for you! On this cruise around Falmouth harbour you’ll see many places of interest such as Falmouth Maritime Museum, Falmouth docks, Pendennis and St. Mawes castles, Carrick Roads, St. Anthony Lighthouse (the original recording place of 1980’s children’s program ‘Fraggel Rock’), Falmouth Bay, the village of Flushing and possibly a seal or two, plus much much more!

DEPARTS

10am

12:45pm

1:30pm

4:15pm

RETURNS

10:45am

1:30pm

2:15pm

5pm

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FALMOUTH BOAT HIRE

Falmouth Boat Hire are our sister company, offering wheel steering self drive hire boats. The longest running boat hire company in Falmouth, established in 1954.

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