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Explore the area

Exterior limit: Pendennis Castle to St Antony’s Lighthouse.

Explore More (Sailing area)

Exterior limit: St Antony’s Lighthouse to Nare Head

Quick Summary of Our Cruising Areas

  • All boats can explore: River Fal, Carrick Roads, Falmouth, St Mawes, Restronguet Creek, Pandora Inn, Malpas and Trellissick.
  • Cornish Shrimper and Jeanneau Sun 2500 sailing boats: Operating area extends from St Anthony Lighthouse to Nare Head, including the Helford River and Falmouth Bay.

For full information on each area, please use the buttons above to view the detailed cruising guides.

You will be given a full area and boat brief on the day of your booking. A staff member will help you pick the right places to go based on the tide and weather on the day
If you want to go anywhere in particular please let us know when you book as some places are tide dependent
All boats can cruise the Fal Estuary, Restronguet Creek, Falmouth, Malpas, St Mawes, Trellissick House, and Pendennis Point. Only Shrimpers and Jeanneau 25 yachts can also travel further to the Helford River. (Picarooner Launch cruising area / Shrimper & Jeanneau 25 cruising area)
Around 40 minutes by motorboat. You can moor at the visitor pontoon and explore the town. (more info)
Stop at the Pandora Inn, Heron Inn, The Working Boat, Ferry Boat Inn, Shipwrights Arms, or enjoy a boat picnic. (more info)
Yes — less than an hour away. Visitor pontoons may be tide-dependent. (more info)
Trellissick House is a National Trust property with gardens, tea room, and visitor pontoon. Bring your National Trust card for free garden access. (National Trust)
About 1 hour 15 minutes up the river, with a visitor pontoon and the Heron Inn for refreshments. (more info)
Herons, egrets, buzzards, cormorants, kingfishers, seals, dolphins, and occasionally porpoises. Great for wildlife photography and family outings. (more info)
Yes — Pendennis Point and St Mawes feature two Henry VIII castles once protecting the Carrick Roads. (more info)
Approximately 2.5 hours under sail, depending on weather conditions. Only Shrimper and Jeanneau 25 yachts can make this trip. (more info)
Yes — the Fal Estuary, Restronguet Creek, and local waters are ideal for beginners, especially in motorboats and Picarooner Launches. (more info)
Many stops have visitor pontoons, access to pubs, cafes, toilets, and National Trust sites like Trellissick House. (more info)
You can anchor overnight only if you remain onboard. Some areas, like Helford River, have visitor moorings. Short stays and safe anchoring are possible elsewhere. (more info)
Expect to see seals, dolphins, kingfishers, herons, egrets, and occasionally porpoises along the rivers and estuaries. (more info)
Yes — travel times and access to some pontoons can be tide-dependent. Always check local conditions before setting out. (more info)
Only Shrimpers and Jeanneau 25 yachts are able to travel to the Helford River. If you plan to include this in your trip on a Shrimper, please let us know ahead of time. (more info)

Popular Places to Visit by Boat on the River Fal

Hiring a boat from Mylor Boat Hire gives you access to some of Cornwall's most beautiful waterways. Depending on your boat type and weather conditions, you can explore historic harbours, waterside pubs and scenic creeks throughout the Fal Estuary and surrounding coastline.

Falmouth

Just around the corner from Mylor, Falmouth is one of Cornwall's most famous maritime towns. Enjoy views of Pendennis Castle, watch commercial shipping and leisure craft, or stop for lunch along the waterfront before continuing your journey.

St Mawes

Located on the Roseland Peninsula, St Mawes is a popular destination for boat hire customers. The sheltered harbour, waterfront cafés and views of St Mawes Castle make it an ideal stop during a day on the water.

Pandora Inn

The historic Pandora Inn at Restronguet Creek is one of the most popular boating destinations on the River Fal. Arriving by boat offers a unique way to visit this waterside pub while enjoying the peaceful creeks of the upper estuary.

Malpas

Follow the River Fal upstream towards Malpas and discover a quieter side of Cornwall. This picturesque riverside village sits close to Truro and offers beautiful scenery, wildlife and traditional Cornish waterfront views.

Trellissick

The National Trust estate at Trellissick overlooks the Fal Estuary and can be admired from the water. The surrounding creeks and wooded shoreline provide some of the most scenic cruising areas on the river.

Helford River

For Cornish Shrimper and Jeanneau Sun 2500 sailing boat hire customers, the Helford River offers a spectacular cruising destination. Explore sheltered creeks, ancient oak woodlands and one of Cornwall's most beautiful natural harbours.

Falmouth Bay

Sailing boat hire customers can venture beyond Carrick Roads and enjoy the open waters of Falmouth Bay. The coastline features sandy beaches, dramatic headlands and impressive views back towards Pendennis Castle and St Anthony Head.

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