⏱️ Suggested Timing 

• 8:00–10:00 → Pendennis Castle

• 10:30–12:00 → Museum + harbor walk

• 12:00–13:00 → Lunch

• 13:30–15:30 → Trebah Garden 

• 15:30_16:30 → Gyllyngvase Beach

• 16:30–18:00 → Relax + return to ship

⭐ Best things to do in Falmouth 

🏰 1. 📍 Walk to Pendennis Castle

• About 20–30 min walk (or short taxi)

• Built by Henry VIII to defend against invasion

• Amazing sea views over the Fal Estuary

• Plan ~1.5 hours

👉 This is the #1 must-see in Falmouth (The Cruise Web)

⚓ 2. National Maritime Museum Cornwall

• Modern museum about Cornwall’s seafaring history

• Good if weather is windy or rainy

• Plan ~1 hour

Then stroll:

• Falmouth Harbour

• High Street (small shops, galleries, local crafts)

👉 Plan ~1–2 hours (The Cruise Web)

🍽️ Lunch: Try Local Seafood

Cornwall is famous for seafood and comfort food.

Look for:

• Fish & chips

• Mussels or crab

• Or a traditional Cornish pasty (must-try!)

🍤 The Verdant Seafood Bar

4.8•Seafood restaurant•Open

• Very popular, casual vibe

• Small plates + super fresh local seafood

• Menu changes depending on the catch (very authentic)

🐟 The Fish Cabin

4.9•Seafood restaurant•Closed

• One of the newest seafood spots

• Focus on sustainable, locally caught fish

• More refined presentation
  👉 Good for a nice sit-down dinner experience

🌊 3. Walk town + harbor (easy & relaxing)

• Stroll around:

  • Prince of Wales Pier

  • Old harbor streets

• Small shops, cafes, pubs

• Try a Cornish pasty or cream tea (local specialty) (The Cruise Web)

🌴 4. Gardens or beach (very close)

Good if you want relaxing nature:

• Gyllyngvase Beach → best beach near town

• Gyllyngdune Gardens → short walk, nice flowers

👉 Cornwall is known for mild climate → lots of exotic plants (Kreuzfahrt Praxis)

⛴️ 5. 🌊 Afternoon Option 1 (Relaxed & Beautiful)

🌺 Trebah Garden

• Subtropical garden leading down to a private beach

• Very peaceful, great for photos

• Taxi ~15 minutes from port

• Spend ~1.5–2 hours 

🚕 Recommended taxi:

• B24 Red & Black Taxis

• Call or WhatsApp: 07543 888244

• Based in Falmouth, Cornwall

• Up to 6 people: £50 / €55 per hours

✔️ Details:

• ⏱️ Travel time: ~10–12 minutes

• 💰 Cost: about £27–£40 (~$35–50)

• 📍 Distance: ~5–6 miles

👉 This is the best option for cruise passengers:

• No waiting

• Direct door-to-door

• Easy to return on time

How to use:

• Ask taxi at port (usually waiting when cruise arrives)

• Or call / book ahead online