50 seat "Bessie James" leaving Fowey

HELIGAN GARDENS 

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The ferry

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sailing today

 (Updated: 10/05/08)

 

 Combine a visit to two of Cornwall’s most picturesque and contrasting ports with a return ferry trip across St Austell Bay between Fowey and Mevagissey.

Some highlights of last season (click to enlarge):  

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Fowey lifeboat on exercise with ferry

   Basking sharks from the ferry       End of a long day! Sea trials Fowey lifeboat
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Dolphins & shark 2007 Fowey regatta  Tall ships

 

 

  Click on picture for Fowey and Mevagissey location map.

 

The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes.

Please arrive early to ensure a seat

Tickets are sold on board

Dogs welcome - cycles by prior arrangement

You may not see basking sharks, dolphins, gannets or the odd warship (but you might!).  You can be sure of an interesting and enjoyable day out.

 All sailings are subject to sea conditions.   Cancellations are broadcast on BBC Radio Cornwall at 25 & 55 minutes past each hour.

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Click on maps below for details of some great 'ferry' walks:

 

Footpath map - Mevagissey to Heligan Gardens

 

Polruan footpath map

 

Fowey footpath map

 

 

Mevagissey to Heligan

  Polruan Walks   Fowey Walks  

 

 

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