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Enterprise Boats
Offers boat trips around Falmouth Bay and the Fal Estuary. It operates three wooden-hulled boats along the picturesque River Fal, calling at Trelissick Gardens and Smuggler's Cottage at Tolverne en route to Truro. Depending on the tides, the boats sometimes stop at Malpas, 3 miles downriver from Truro; free double-deckers connect with the harbourmaster's office near the city centre.
There are also trips from Truro to St Mawes. Boat trips run every two hours or so in both directions depending on the time of year. Cruises include an onboard commentary detailing local wildlife and points of interest such as Pill Creek (setting of the film Treasure Island), Tregothnan (the Se…
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Twinstar Cruises
Offers boat trips around Falmouth Bay and the Fal Estuary. It is the only company with its own catamaran, and also offers cruises along the River Helford and Frenchman's Creek.
Cruises include an onboard commentary detailing local wildlife and points of interest such as Pill Creek (setting of the film Treasure Island), Tregothnan (the Seat of Lord Falmouth and the site of Cornwall's only tea plantation), and embarkation points for US troops during the D-Day invasions.
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Newman's Cruises
Offers boat trips around Falmouth Bay and the Fal Estuary as far as Trelissick and Tolverne.
Cruises include an onboard commentary detailing local wildlife and points of interest such as Pill Creek (setting of the film Treasure Island), Tregothnan (the Seat of Lord Falmouth and the site of Cornwall's only tea plantation), and embarkation points for US troops during the D-Day invasions.
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K&S Cruises
Offers boat trips around Falmouth Bay and the Fal Estuary as far as Trelissick and Tolverne.
Cruises include an onboard commentary detailing local wildlife and points of interest such as Pill Creek (setting of the film Treasure Island), Tregothnan (the Seat of Lord Falmouth and the site of Cornwall's only tea plantation), and embarkation points for US troops during the D-Day invasions.
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Jubilee Pool
At the eastern end of Penzance's 19th-century promenade, the glorious 1930s lido is a fantastic place for a summer dip. Since falling into disrepair in the 1980s, it's been thoroughly spruced up and is now open to al fresco bathers throughout the summer – just don't expect the water to be warm. Entry is half-price after 3.30pm.
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Fal River Links
The website at Fal River Links has contact details and timetables for all the cruise companies, plus suggestions for local walks including the Oyster Way, a 3-hour ramble from Tolverne to St Mawes.
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St Ives Pleasure Boat Association
Sea-fishing trips and coastal cruises to the grey-seal colony on Seal Island are run by the St Ives Pleasure Boat Association and lots of other operators on the harbour.
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St Ives Surf School
Several places around Porthmeor Beach and Fore St rent wetsuits and surfboards; try the BSA-approved St Ives Surf School.
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Windansea
Several places around Porthmeor Beach and Fore St rent wetsuits and surfboards; try Windansea.
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National Surfing Centre
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Islander
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Helford River Boats
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Gwithian Surf Academy
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Extreme Academy
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Enterprise Boats
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EboAdventure
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Cardinham Woods
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Adventure Centre
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Surfing
Newquay's awash with places to learn to surf, offering everything from half-day taster lessons (£25 to £30) to full-blown multiday 'surfaris' (from £130). When choosing your school, make sure it's approved by the BSA (British Surfing Association). Reputable operators include National Surfing Centre and Extreme Academy.
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Mobius Kite School
The pan-flat beach and reliable offshore winds here are perfect for kitebuggying and kitesurfing. If you fancy trying out your skills this outfit runs regular courses, as well as guided mountain-bike trips around the county.
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Boat Trips
Various boat-trips set out from Buller Quay for destinations including Polperro (£19) and Fowey (£12). Check the signs on the quay for sailings, then leave your contact details in one of the books alongside.
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Boat Trips
Passenger ferries make the harbour-mouth dash across to St Mawes and Flushing every hour in summer. For a longer trip, several operators run from the Prince of Wales Pier or Customs House Quay along the Fal River, making stops at National Trust–owned Trelissick Gardens, the 500-year-old Smuggler's Cottage pub and Truro. Try Enterprise Boats or Newman's Cruises.
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Boat Trips
Boats heading out on sea-fishing trips and cruises to the grey seal colony on Seal Island , include those of theSt Ives Pleasure Boat Association.
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Adventure Sports
For those after even more thrills and spills, there are several multi-activity providers in and around Newquay specialising in outdoor sports, from kitebuggying and paddle surfing to the latest Cornish craze, coasteering (pitched somewhere between rock-climbing, scrambling and wild swimming). On Lusty Glaze try Adventure Centre, while on Holywell Bay see EboAdventure.
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