On the water in Falmouth

Falmouth is a town almost surrounded by water, and is a superb location for watersports activities of all types.

Falmouth has retained its maritime importance as the start and finish of many a transatlantic voyage, and regularly hosts local, national and international watersports events. The port is famous for welcoming Tall Ships to its waters, whilst Falmouth Bay and the Carrick Roads offer first class sheltered waters for activities such as sailing, canoeing and diving. Falmouth has the third largest natural harbour in the world, and offers wharves for visiting cruise liners as well as marina and berthing facilities for the yachtsman, and tuition and hire facilities for those new to watersports.

For a more relaxed day out, scenic trips on the estuary are available to a number of destinations, including St Mawes, Mylor, Trelissick Gardens, Smuggler’s Cottage and Truro.