Falmouth Pleasure Cruises Ltd

06/06/2024

The earliest photo we have of the Princessa, believed to have been taken in the 1940s, troops on board but have no idea of the exact date or location

05/06/2024

We are so proud to support the young people by giving them use of the Princessa for this event.
Kindness costs nothing and to see so many happy faces is heart warming

Twelve classic yachts crewed by some of the best sailors in the world have been thrilling spectators with exhilarating action

05/06/2024

We are currently looking for a crew member so if your 18 or over and have some knowledge of boats message 07534225932 for more information 🙂

12/04/2024

Lunch time River Fal Cruise on board the Princessa departing from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth at 12noon returning 1.45pm approx

Book your tickets in the Yellow Kiosk on the pier or go straight out to number 3 steps and pay on board the Princessa

For more information call/text 07534225932

11/04/2024

River Fal Cruise today departing at 12noon returning 1.50pm approx.

Book at the Yellow kiosk on the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF ( kiosk closest to the bus stop ) or pay on board the Princessa steps number 3

For more information call/text 07534235932

12/03/2024

A dull day brightened up by these beauties 🐬🐬🐬 as we headed out the harbour into the Carrick Roads earlier today
Happy passengers 🙂

29/01/2024

08/01/2024

✨ New Year Trips ✨

This week, we will be running our 4h wildlife cruises on Saturday the 13th, 14th and 15th of January in line with the weather forecast.

All tickets will be at the discounted rate of £55 per adult and £45 per child!

This is the perfect time of the year to spot some of our cetacean species including the humpback whale 🐋
We have had some lovely encounters on our last couple of trips with large maternal pods of common dolphins foraging around the bay with their calves 🐬

Enquire and book now via:

✉️ [email protected] (email)
📞 07553606838 (phone or text)
🖥️ akwildlifecruises.co.uk (book online)

We still have a few Limited Edition Calendars available to purchase onboard at a discounted price 🏷️

P.S: Keep an eye out for weekly posts about our weekly trips and feel free to enquire for more information on private hires, special events, etc...

📸 Aerial Cornwall

31/12/2023

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all the crew of the Princessa

15/12/2023

Another season over, time for this Grand Lady to have some tlc ❤️
Thank you to each and everyone of you for your support over this last season and previous seasons

The booking diary is open for 2024, for further information email [email protected]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing old friends and new in the 2024 season

24/09/2023

24.9.23

All sailings cancelled today owing to strong winds and poor sea conditions

22/07/2023

Friday the 18th of August 2023 - Tall Ships Parade of Sail

Tickets are now available on board our Spectator Boats

For information on the timings, prices and how to book your seat email [email protected] or text 07534225932

22/06/2023

Saturday 24th, contact 07534225932

22/06/2023

21/06/2023

Saturday 24th June 23

20/06/2023

Saturday 24th of June 2023

Red Arrows spectator boats departing from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF to head out to watch the Red Arrows, RAF Falcons Parachute Drop and Military Air Display

£20 Adult, £10 per child

To book text 07534225932 or come down to the Yellow kiosk on the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF between 10am and 3pm

An afternoon of Air Displays

19/06/2023

May Queen and Princess's yesterday 🙂

18/06/2023

Local school children ‘’Get on Board’’ for Falmouth superyacht race this June

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Trust will once again be taking a group of local children from local charities out on the water for another ‘’Get on Board’’ day. With this summer set to be one of the busiest seasons of water-based events in Falmouth, the Trust plans to use this as an opportunity to give young people, who otherwise would not be able to experience time on the water, a day of local activities and unique access to an exceptional superyacht sailing event.

Centred on the inaugural Richard Mille Cup in June, part of which features three days of racing in Falmouth Bay between a fleet of beautifully restored classic super sailing yachts, the Trust has organised for the children to be treated to a cruise around the Falmouth Estuary onboard leisure boat ‘’Princessa’’, courtesy of the Trust’s long-standing partner, Falmouth Pleasure Cruises, before then heading out to watch the start of this prestigious classic yacht race. Then, in true Cornish-style, a pasty lunch will follow, kindly donated by Rowes Cornish Bakers at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall – who have also kindly donated all admission costs to the Trust.

The majority of children supported by the Trust are from local charities and organisations who support under-resourced families and communities.

Since the Trust started in 2012, it has given several hundred such children from various local schools and organisations the opportunity to get out on the water on a variety of boats. One of these was the beautiful Tall Ship ‘’Wylde Swan’’, where members of the Trust and several of the children onboard dressed up as Pirates for a fun day out. In 2019, the Trust also organised a visit to Pendennis Shipyard, where the children were given a guided tour of the superyacht complex accompanied by current, and past, apprentices.

‘’I particularly enjoyed visiting the yacht which can break through ice and can travel all over the world. We spent time onboard looking for cormorants and herons, whilst trying our hands at a variety of knots. We had an exquisite day doing something that we wouldn’t be able to do without your Trust. Thank you for your time spent with us.’’ Trystan, age 9, Pendennis Shipyard visit.

‘’For many of the children, these are life-enhancing experiences with many of them having never been on the water or around boats before. Through time on the water, seeing amazing superyachts and exploring the National Maritime Museum, we aim to give them an insight into a wonderful world which they could be part off.’’ says Robin Taylor of the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Sailing Trust.

The aim of the RCYC Sailing Trust’s ‘’Get on Board’’ programme is to provide young people with the chance to get out on the water; a new environment for them where they can develop their confidence and capabilities, and ultimately, one that could help enrich their lives with new experiences, challenges and skills as they continue to develop into adulthood.

The Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (‘POFSA’) have chosen the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Sailing Trust as their official charity for 2023.

For more information contact Robin Taylor of the Royal Cornwall Yacht Sailing Trust on telephone 07836 359621.

About Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Sailing Trust
Established in 2012 with Sir Ben Ainslie as patron, the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Sailing Trust encourages and provides opportunities for families and especially children to experience sailing in the waters around the Port of Falmouth, with the aim of enhancing lives and opening up further avenues and skills.
Since inception, the Trust has provided several hundred children from various local schools, an opportunity to access and experience activities on and around Falmouth waters, with the support of local advocates and partners including the National Maritime Museum, Rowes Cornish Bakery and Falmouth Pleasure Cruises.

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Pendennis Shipyard Ltd
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Rowe's Cornish Bakers
Falmouth Pleasure Cruises Ltd
Ben Ainslie
Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Cornwall UK

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Words: Holly Manvell
Image: Hugh Hastings

17/06/2023

Sea Shanty Parade leaving from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF
The only involvement the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth seems to have had with the Shanty festival this year

14/06/2023

The Princessa heading back yo the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF this afternoon after a trip down to the Helford River

Purchase your tickets for the Helford River on board the Princessa at the Yellow kiosk on the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF ( kiosk closest to the bus stop)

Or pre book tickets text 07534225932

Don't forget if you live locally let us know and we will give you locals discount.

13/06/2023

The Princessa departing from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF this afternoon for a trip down the Helford River

For more information on the Helford River Cruises call John on 07977547084

30/05/2023

Another day of Easterly winds so the Princessa will be operating the River Fal Cruise today.
Departing from the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth TR11 3DF at 12noon and 2pm.
Tickets are purchased in the Yellow Kiosk on the pier ( the kiosk closest to the bus stop)

For more information email [email protected] or text 07534225932

01/05/2023

Casually swimming in the River today, you never know what wildlife you are going to see on the River Trips.

For information on the trips please email [email protected] or call 07977547084

15/04/2023