Famous Families & Curious Characters Cruise
Meet the amazing folk who lived, worked and shaped the Fal Estuary with the ‘Cornish Bird’ history and folklore expert, Elizabeth Dale.
Embark on an extraordinary voyage where every corner and every cove tells a story of Cornwall’s rich and diverse past. The Fal Estuary - a living museum of human endeavour spanning many centuries - awaits your discovery.
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Famous Families & Curious Characters Cruise
Meet your historic neighbours...
Friday 14th August 2026
6.30pm - 9.00pm
Departs Falmouth PWP
Meet the amazing folk who lived, worked and shaped the Fal Estuary with the ‘Cornish Bird’ history and folklore expert, Elizabeth Dale.
Embark on an extraordinary voyage where every corner and every cove tells a story of Cornwall’s rich and diverse past. The Fal Estuary - a living museum of human endeavour spanning many centuries - awaits your discovery.
Navigate the enticing waters of the Fal Estuary where centuries of human activity have left their mark - from medieval ferry crossings and creekside churches to later forts, quays, shipyards and stately homes – and an incredible wealth of stories about those who lived beside and sailed upon these waters.
Join us for an exclusive peek into some of the lesser-known reaches of the Penryn River, Falmouth harbour, Percuil Creek and St Just Creek while your guide brings to life a plethora of tales of those who shaped these shores - from humble boatbuilders to ambitious landowners, from daring smugglers to adventurous seamen and corrupt politicians.
Experience the Fal Estuary not just as a beautiful waterway, but as a living connection to Cornwall’s maritime past, a heritage that continues to resonate through the landscape and in the stories passed down to us through generations.
Your voyage of discovery unfolds aboard the luxury vessel Moyana. Relax in the comfortable indoor seating area or the panoramic top deck for breathtaking views or sample Cornish tipples from our fully stocked bar.
Join us for a fascinating adventure and meet an exciting and sometimes unlikely cast of characters who will bring the past to life and change how you see the Fal Estuary forever.
Tickets: £32 pp adult I £24 child
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Your Guide
Elizabeth Dale is a Cornish writer who has been researching and writing about local history for her blog and podcast, The Cornish Bird, since 2016. Born on a farm near Falmouth, she was the fourth generation of her family to grow up in the same house, and her roots in the area, and in Cornwall as a whole, run deep. She writes regularly for local and national publications and websites, has a weekly slot on Radio Cornwall and her passion for local history has also led to work on several TV shows about the region.