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February 20, 2024

High Tide Pizza Gatherings are back this summer

The Budock Vean, Koru and Helford River Cruises have created a series of summer evening events that coincide with high tides so customers can enjoy Pizza and drinks down at…
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January 10, 2024

Helford River Cruises trips starting for Easter!

We're looking forward to relaunching on Friday 29th March from Budock Vean Hotel and enjoying taking in the delights of the Helford River and creeks with you this year. With…
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July 24, 2023

Regattas on the Helford 2023

Come and enjoy one of Cornwall's summer traditions. Each village on the Helford hosts a Regatta where locals will come together and compete in events like the Dad's rowing boat…
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April 26, 2023

South West Coast Path 50th Anniversary

Have you walked the South West Coastal Path? Or like us have walked some of it? Did you know it's a charity? We didn't, but recently discovered that it was…
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April 26, 2023

The Koru Cafe’s Open!

We launched The Koru Cafe last summer at the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore. It's a wonderful spot to enjoy a pasty, coffee, cake or ice cream before or after your…
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April 26, 2023

Pirates on the Helford

There's a super exhibition on at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth about Pirates. We went last week and found it fascinating, we couldn't believe there were even two female…
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January 5, 2023

Superpod of 200 Dolphins spotted on the Helford

2023 has started off with the most amazing sighting on the Helford. 200 dolphins were spotted this week, by our friends at SUP in a Bag. Coupled with a crisp…
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January 5, 2022

Rick Stein joins our cruise for his new BBC2 series

We were delighted to welcome Rick Stein onboard the Hannah Molly for his new series Rick Stein's Cornwall. In this new series "he explores the food and drink heroes, art,…
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May 4, 2021

Wildlife in May on The Helford

In May the ancient oak trees are starting to bud and the glimmer of bright green fresh leaves are emerging! It's an exciting month on the Helford River and there's…
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April 27, 2021

Sunset Cruises on the Helford

Sunset cruises are available every fortnight from the Budock Vean Hotel. Our 90 minute cruises on the Spring tides as the river quietens down and the sun begins to dip.…
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February 25, 2021

The Hidden Chapel -Chapel of St Francis of Assisi on the Helford

Cruising along the Helford River near Falmouth in Cornwall, we have discovered a beautiful hidden chapel. Walkers beware the steps down from the chapel lead to the water. Our sister…
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February 25, 2021

Spring is in the Air – our plans for reopening

Hello, Hope you are all well and enjoyed lots of adventures locally this winter. We have discovered quite a few new adventures this winter down in Cornwall and with the…
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November 27, 2020

Helford River Cruises will be at The Farmers Market this December in Truro…

Come and visit our stall on Lemon Quay, Truro this December... Not only can you buy our Gift Vouchers and amazing merchandise on our website shop, you can also come…
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October 22, 2020

Autumnal colours on the Helford

Too good not to share. It's that time of year again, when the leaves give off a stunning glow. Autumnal colours as the ancient oak trees start to turn, Helford…
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August 27, 2020

Autumnal Cruises and October Half Term

As the summer holidays draw to a close, the trees are starting to turn, we are looking forward to the blaze of colour created by the ancient oak trees. Our…
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August 18, 2020

Osprey spotted near the Helford

We've just been told that an Osprey has been spotted flying around the Driftwood Reservoir and the Fal, so fingers crossed it will fly over the Helford again. Osprey Photo…
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August 18, 2020

Helford River Wildlife Watch – September

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to enjoy spotting wildlife out on the Helford River and it's creeks! Kingfishers The ever elusive kingfishers have swelled in number during the…
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August 2, 2020

Dolphins spotted on the Helford

It doesn't happen that often, in fact it's only happened 3 times in 8 years cruising or kayaking along the Helford, but when it does it's amazing! Yesterday afternoon we…
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December 14, 2019

2020 Helford River Cruises

Planning a trip to Cornwall in 2020! Why not buy someone a Helford River Cruises Gift Voucher which they can use on their holidays! We will be launching March 2020…
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November 4, 2019

2020 A3 Wall Calendar – The Helford

A3 2020 Wall Calendar with images of the Helford River and Frenchman’s Creek taken from the water on the Hannah Molly Helford River Cruises and a kayak during our Frenchman’s…
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October 29, 2019

Sunrise Autumnal Cruise this Halloween!

The weather is looking great on Thursday morning and we have had a request for a sunrise cruise! Sunrise on Frenchman's Creek So why not join us 7.30am Thursday 31st…
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October 29, 2019

November Cruises

Yes we're still in the water and what an amazing time of year to get out on Helford! The ancient oak trees are turning a stunning bright orange. There's an…
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October 8, 2019

Autumnal Cruises and October Half Term!

The trees are starting to turn and we can't wait for the blaze of colour created by the ancient oak trees. Our hour and half boat trips will be running…
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September 16, 2019

Autumn on the Helford

The leaves of the ancient oak trees are really starting to turn now and the cobalt blue skies, pinky early evening sunsets and calm waters the Helford is such a…
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June 3, 2019

75th Anniversary of the D Day Landings

It's hard to imagine the thousands of troops launching from the sleepy Helford River, where yachts sail peacefully by, wildlife is in abundance and the water laps the shores. yet…
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April 6, 2019

Easter boat trips!

Easter is a lovely time to enjoy a Helford River Cruise! We've already spotted herons, kingfishers, little egrets, sand pipers, curlews and cormorants along with the stunning scenery and historic…
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March 21, 2019

Sunset on the water is stunning, as the evening draws in the birds song echoes on the tranquil waters of the Helford River and Frenchman's Creek. Wildlife is in abundance…
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March 18, 2019

Three ways you could treat Mum this Mother’s Day

1) Join us on a Helford River Cruise Enjoy a 90 minute cruise along the Helford and creeks on a Helford River Cruises, enjoying the wildlife, grand houses and historic…
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March 12, 2019

Enjoy 5 Daphne Du Maurier experiences

Daphne du Maurier moved to Cornwall as at young woman and some of it’s towns and landmarks were the inspiration for her novels. You can experience them too: 1. Frenchman’s…
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March 12, 2019

Boat Launched for 2019