Helford River Cruises

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.

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.

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

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