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September 2025

Autumnal Wildlife Watch on the Helford Wildlife

Autumnal Wildlife Watch on the Helford

Autumn time, as the leaves begin to turn, the night draw in, yet it's one…

helfordrivercruisesSeptember 3, 2025

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Stunning cruises on the Helford River,du Maurier’s inspiration Frenchman's Creek at Budock Vean Hotel. @escapetothecountry @chefrickstein @sandytoktv

Easter on the Helford exploring this hidden gem by

Easter on the Helford exploring this hidden gem by boat from @budockveanhotel with wildlife, Cornish Coastal villages, abandoned ships and grand gardens there’s so many tales to tell…book your @helfordrivercruises on the website. Trips available from 1 April daily. Great for couples, individuals, family’s and groups. Private charters available too! Read more.. https://helfordrivercruises.co.uk/easter-on-the-helford-exploring-this-hidden-gem-by-boat

#boattrips #cornwall #helfordriver

We’ve had some lovely birdlife on our winter strol

We’ve had some lovely birdlife on our winter strolls and kayaks from @budockveanhotel! It’s such a peaceful garden to explore with a stunning waterfall running through it! The herons, kingfishers, buzzards, swans and a friendly robin!

Robins always seem so tame and so we researched why and the answer is one of survival and intelligence. Robins historically followed large ground disturbing mammals and humans with spades who made their foraging for worms and insects easier as the soil was exposed!! In today’s world this behaviour continues as they enjoy watching us humans gardening and exposing the soil. They are also territorial protecting their food source, the unearthed worms and insects from rivals!!

If you enjoy hearing about random facts about the landscape and wildlife then why not join us on one our @helfordrivercruises from @budockveanhotel! Trips start 1 April but you can book on now through the website and if you don’t know the date our gift vouchers made super gifts! Why not treat the one you love to a boat trip experience with you! This beautiful stretch of water has inspired novelists and songwirters in this beautiful tranquil corner of Cornwall 💖

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Cruising along the Helford River and Frenchman’s C

Cruising along the Helford River and Frenchman’s Creek looking out for wildlife! Trips start up again 1st April - 31st October! Have you booked yours?
Private Charters available for groups of up to 12.

Book here https://widget.eola.co/emp3f/activities or on the website www.helfordrivercruises.co.uk

🌊 We’re opening in just 8 weeks — from 1st April,

🌊 We’re opening in just 8 weeks — from 1st April, in time for Easter! 🐣
Join us for our 90-minute Helford River Cruises, exploring the beautiful waters of the Helford River & Frenchman’s Creek, including:
🌿 Polwheveral & Port Navas Creeks
🌸 Trebah & Glendurgan Gardens from the water
🦅 An abundance of birdlife along the way
Our trips are suitable for all ages, and we also offer private charters for groups of up to 12 — and yes, dogs are welcome on private charters too 🐾
Have a mixed group? We also run @koru_kayaking with sit-on-top tandem kayaks, which could be just the thing 🛶
🎁 Gift vouchers available — perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a thank-you gift, or simply an experience to look forward to together.
👉 All availability & booking via our website — link in bio
💬 Got questions? Drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help.
We can’t wait to welcome you back on the water this year 💙

Spring is in the air and we can’t wait to get back

Spring is in the air and we can’t wait to get back out on the water with you!
Our Helford River Cruises start on 1 April, departing from the Budock Vean Hotel foreshore, with daily trips running through to 31 October. Private charters are also available.
Recently we took the opportunity to get out on a kayak with Koru Kayaking and wow – it was absolutely stunning. No need for a soundtrack, the birdsong was magical. Lovely to see the shipwreck still there, the creek unchanged, and great wildlife sightings too: ducks, greenshank, cormorants, and even a fry of mullet. Feeling completely re-energised.
All trips can be cancelled, postponed, or rearranged with 48 hours’ notice, or if the weather isn’t suitable. Gift vouchers are also available – perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a thoughtful thank you.
Book your trip on the Helford – all availability and bookings via the website, link in bio.
Time to get a date in the diary.

#HelfordRiver #HelfordRiverCruise #Cornwall #VisitCornwall #LoveCornwall ExploreCornwall CornishCoast OnTheWater SpringInCornwall

The Helford is an area of outstanding beauty and c

The Helford is an area of outstanding beauty and conservation area too! Here’s what wildlife you might see and where. Thanks @helfordmarineconservation for the sign @budockveanhotel foreshore

#cornwall #helfordriver #frenchmanscreek #budockveanhotel

A front-row seat to the Helford 🌿 Perfect benches

A front-row seat to the Helford 🌿
Perfect benches along the foreshore to watch Helford River Cruises heading out — or to relax after your own time on the water. Which is your favourite?

⏰ Cruises start in just 10 weeks
✨ Book now or enquire about private charters

#helfordrivercruises #helfordriver #cornwall #visitcornwall
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Happy New Year Everyone!! 2926 has started with

Happy New Year Everyone!!

2926 has started with some incredible natural phenomenons, but this is a calmer and more peaceful one. A hint of pink on the horizon as the winter sun sets.

10 weeks until we reopen just in time for Easter! Check our availability and bookings on the website. Private Charters and Champagne Cruises available too!

#helfordriver #cornwall #boattrips #kernowfornia #kernowholidays

Enjoying the early evening winter sunset at the fo

Enjoying the early evening winter sunset at the foreshore!

Just 10 weeks until we reopen, all trips and availability on the website, link in the bio.

Got a birthday or want to treat Mum or your Valentine, why not book a trip with them to look forward to or a gift voucher they a redeem when we reopen.
Our trips will be available 1 April - 31 October and Private Charters for up to 12 people available too!

#cornwall
#visitcornwall
#cornwallcoast
#cornwalllife
#cornwalluk
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Work’s started on the boat for this season, engine

Work’s started on the boat for this season, engine checks, hull surveys, our little Cornish Boat is magical launching from Budock Vean Hotel & Spa here’s what wildlife we have to look forward to this Spring

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All available trips are on our website https://lnkd.in/erziFXfq or tel. 0794 102 7732

Private Charters available too for up to 12 people, perfect for celebrating or for that time with someone special

https://helfordrivercruises.co.uk/wildlife-watch-springtime-on-the-helford

Hi there, we thought it was time to introduce ours

Hi there, we thought it was time to introduce ourselves to anyone new on here we are Tom and Hetty who took over @helfordrivercruises from @budockveanhotel in 2014! We were already running out @koru_kayaking from the hotel foreshore and were delighted to share the delights of the Helford from the boat too!

We offer Private Charters and are great for all ages! You can combine our trips with @koru_kayaking too for bigger or mixed groups!

There’s always so much to see and enjoy on the Hel

There’s always so much to see and enjoy on the Helford ! Enjoy our @helfordrivercruises from @budockveanhotel taking in the wildlife and sicover it from the water with @ntglendurgannhelford @trebahgardencornwall @theferryboathelford @shipwrightsarms and the iconic Frenchmans Creek to enjoy!

Got a celebration why not book a private charter for up to 12 people and it’s dog friendly too! Not sure on dates why not buy a voucher it’s always handy to have in the top drawer for those adhoc days off! All trips and vouchers available on the website, link in the bio

#boattrips #cornwall #helfordriver

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Cruising along Frenchmans Creek it feels like the

Cruising along Frenchmans Creek it feels like the Amazon with North Atlantic Temperate Rainforest and an abundance of birdlife in the trees and fish in the river. Private charters available and trips daily 1 April- 31 October. Availability and bookings on our website, link in the bio. Email us at info@helfordrivercruises.co.uk for bespoke adventures.

#helfordriver #cornwall #frenchmanscreek

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you all a happy a

Happy New Year Everyone! Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026 and we hope to see you on the water and on the boat this year for some more tales and wildlife spotting from @budockveanhotel

#boattrips #cornwall #helfordriver

We hope you are enjoying the festive period! If yo

We hope you are enjoying the festive period! If you are planning a trip to Cornwall in 2026 all our availability for #helfordrivercruises @budockveanhotel are in our online diary, link in the bio..

Private Charters available for up to 12 and if you have a mixed group why not book some spaces with @koru_kayaking and meet up on Frenchmans Creek for a dip and a wave!

The Helford River and Frenchmans Creek are truly spectacular with dolphins, grand gardens @ntglendurgannhelford and @trebahgardencornwall at the mouth of the river old pubs and smugglers villages in the middle @theferryboathelford @shipwrightsarms and the serene Frenchmans Creek and Polwheveral Creek lined with temperate rainforests and an abundance of bird life and shipwrecks! So many tales to tell and things to see on our 90 minute @helfordrivercruises @budockveanhotel

Spaces limited so book now to avoid disappointment safe in the knowledge all trips can be rescheduled or cancelled with 24 hours notice. Discover Cornwall from a different perspective in 2026…

#boattrips #cornwall #helfordriver

Still need a Christmas gift? 🎄 Give a Helford Rive

Still need a Christmas gift? 🎄
Give a Helford River cruise — calm waters, wildlife & timeless Cornish beauty 🌿
🎁 Digital vouchers available
📩 Instant inbox delivery
#ExperienceOverThings #CornwallCruises #HelfordRiver

Gift the gift of adventure this Christmas 🎁 Helfor

Gift the gift of adventure this Christmas 🎁
Helford River Cruises gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, or secure a date for next year now.
From tranquil temperate rainforests to shipwrecks, caves and archways along the St Agnes coastline — all with incredible wildlife to spot 🦭🌿
An unforgettable experience… and maybe one for you too 😉

🎄 Christmas presents made easy 🎁 Treat someone spe

🎄 Christmas presents made easy 🎁
Treat someone special to a magical experience on the Helford River.
Choose from private charter cruises or individual gift vouchers — perfect for nature lovers, families, and anyone who loves Cornwall’s waterways. 🚤✨
An unforgettable gift, long after the decorations come down.
🎟️ Vouchers available now — link in bio
#christmasgifts #helfordriver #rivercruise #experiencegifts #cornwall #giftvoucher #privatecharter

With the boat out of the water for winter, we took

With the boat out of the water for winter, we took to the river in our Koru kayaks — and it turned into the most peaceful paddle along the Helford and Frenchman’s Creek. 🛶✨
We spotted some amazing winter wildlife too!
Read more on our blog (link in bio).
We reopen 1 April 2026, but next year’s cruises are already open for booking. Gift vouchers are also available — perfect for Christmas! 🎁🌊
#helfordriver #kayaking #cornwall #christmasgifts #winterwildlife #frenchmanscreek

Treat someone to a magical@experience this Christm

Treat someone to a magical@experience this Christmas. Gift vouchers available for individuals, couples, small groups and private charters for up to 12 people.

Your experience starts when you walk down through the Sun tropical gardens @budockveanhotel then a lovely 90 minutes enjoying the tales, history and wildlife in the Helford River and Frenchman’s Creek.

Buy your vouchers online or you can book in for 2026 all trips available to book on the website www.helfordrivercruises.co.uk

#helfordriver #cornwall #boattrips #frenchmanscreek #lovecornwall #frenchmanscfeek #budockveanhotel #

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