Join Heritage Adventures on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm for an extraordinary voyage through Cornwall’s maritime history. Departing from Falmouth’s Prince of Wales Pier, this intimate cruise explores the Fal Estuary, a living museum spanning centuries of human endeavour.
Navigate the historic Carrick Roads and King Harry’s Reach, discovering the stories behind medieval ferry crossings, creekside churches, forts, ports, quays, fish weirs, shipyards, tin mines and stately homes. The waters have witnessed civilisation’s ebb and flow since medieval times, leaving a rich tapestry of tales about those who lived and worked along these shores.
Your expert guides bring the past to life: distinguished archaeologist Jeanette Ratcliffe, with 40 years of experience and extensive knowledge of the Fal’s 1,200 recorded heritage sites, reveals the physical remnants of history. Meanwhile, captivating storyteller Elizabeth Dale, known as the ‘Cornish Bird,’ shares tales of humble fishermen, ambitious merchants, daring smugglers and visionary industrialists who shaped these waters.
Experience the Fal Estuary as both a beautiful waterway and a living timeline where Cornwall’s maritime heritage continues to resonate through the landscape and generations of stories.
Tickets: £29 adult | £22 child
Optional: Pre-order Cornish pasty for £5
