On The Water

Out and About by Boat

The river itself is navigable for 5 miles. There are boats for hire and ones offering excursions to explore the many creeks and tributaries amongst some of the quietest and most lush scenery in Cornwall. You can keep your eyes peeled for the spots that caught the attention of author Kenneth Grahame and inspired him to write Tales of the Riverbank. 

Between Easter and October boat trips are available from the Town Quay in Fowey.
All boats are open boats and take a maximum of either 12 or 20 passengers and dependent on the weather conditions.

The River trips are usually 45 minutes and take in the sights from the docks up river and down to the harbour mouth, with the boatman providing information on what you can see. These trips do not need to be booked in advance and operate throughout the day.

Lerryn and Lostwithiel Trips. These trips are dependent on the high spring tide so only run for a few days about every two weeks. The trips last about three hours and will only visit either Lerryn or Lostwithiel per trip. You will usually have just under an hour to explore the area once you arrive. The boatmen display boards on Town Quay advertising when these trips run and normally they need to be booked in advance.

Guided River Trips. There are two trips available, both lasting about three hours with around one hour ashore. There are only a few of these trips each year and advance booking is essential. 

The Stannary Cruise is a trip up the river to Lostwithiel where you will be met by a Blue Badge Guide for a tour of the town.

The Fowey Hotel has lots of useful information, maps and tips and the tourist information in the town centre is also very helpful.

 Useful contacts for river cruises and tours:


Fowey River and Sea Cruises, May - September. Visit www.foweycruise.com
Foweyriversailing.com
Foweymaritimecentre.com
Fowey Marine Adventures: www.fma.fowey.com

For the more active who want to paddle it, pedal it or walk it, try: www.encountercornwall.com