Fowey River Hire

Fowey River Hire Kayak,Canoes & Boat hire on the river Fowey. We live life on the water everyday, enjoy one of our guided tours or you can go it alone with self hire.

Fowey River Hire

Guided Canoe Expeditions on the River Fowey Since 1999. We also have Kayaks, Stand up Paddle Boards and Self Drive Boats [motor] to hire. Start Enjoying your Cornish Adventure on the water today. People talk about the beautiful Fowey River but it is rarely seen at it’s best by visitors to Cornwall. Starting from Fowey you can enjoy the fabulous scenery and wildlife . The River Va

lley is surrounded by wooded slopes and water meadows mostly owned by the National Trust, with nature reserves, salt marshes and bird sanctuaries on each side. The whole area is teeming with Heron, Wildfowl, Cormorants and even Kingfishers, and quietly gliding you can get closer to them than you have ever been. With over 25 miles of shoreline and 1000 acres of water there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Fowey River Expeditions
Our River Expeditions in Stable Canoes have been running since 1999, No experience necessary as a safety boat and river guide will always be in attendance. We have had customers who can’t swim and some who just want to re-light their passion for something they have not done for a few years. Any age welcome, under 16yrs need to be accompanied by an adult with under 8 yrs old being free. Boat Hire
Our Self Drive Hire Boats are a perfect for exploring the harbour and equally suitable for a beach picnic or for the captain that wants to moor up and fish. Licensed for 5 persons max, tuition, fuel and buoyancy aids included. Fowey Kayak Hire
Independent kayak hire for those with some experience, You now can travel for several miles of the river fowey independently. Advice on routes, tide briefing and a map are included so you can explore the river at your own pace. Stand Up Paddle Board
New for the river this year, Paddle boarding, stand up paddling, stand up surfing or SUP for short , involves standing on a large board and propelling yourself along with a single bladed paddle. It's easy to pick up with instruction and nearly anyone can do it as long as you can swim. Available from the hour to the day. Private and customised days available for groups, just give us a call.

10/08/2026

Beautiful day in Fowey and we have a visiting cruise ship 🚢⚓️

Perfectly beautiful day on the river Fowey - looks good all week.
09/08/2026

Perfectly beautiful day on the river Fowey - looks good all week.

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER! ☀️As you probably know, life in Cornwall gets very very busy over the next 6 weeks!If you’ve boo...
24/07/2026

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER! ☀️

As you probably know, life in Cornwall gets very very busy over the next 6 weeks!

If you’ve booked a trip or self-hire with us, please aim to arrive as early as possible. Travel and parking can be tricky this time of year—trust us, it’s far better to arrive in Fowey with time for a coffee than rushing and stressing to make your slot.

🚤 Seafari boat rides depart on time and can’t run late. You need to be up by the car ferry at Caffa mill -
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⏰ Arriving Late for self-hire will eat into your time on the water, as we need everything back ready for the next booking (or to close up!). All self hires and this includes kayaks,sups and motorboats are at our base on Albert Quay, which is in the middle of the town. Absolutely avoid driving through town it’s emotionally draining.

📞 Phone Lines
They get very busy, ridiculously busy! Instead of calling repeatedly, please leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

👉 99% of what you need is on our website, and it’s super easy to book online. Foweyriverhire.co.uk
Think of it as our 24-hour receptionist that works for free 🤣
(Plus, if you book over the phone… we just enter it online anyway 🙏 please save us the spelling mistakes and work !)

🚶 Walk-ins
You’re absolutely welcome to just turn up! But please don’t be disappointed if we don’t have exactly what you’re after.

If you can, avoid our busiest times that would be great:

* 10am–11am (everything heading out)
* 1pm–2pm (everything coming back & going out again)

⏳ Last hire is 3:59pm 🤣 as our minimum hire is for an hour.
By 4pm, we’re already thinking about packing everything away and what we are having for dinner.

Let’s have a cracking summer and we look forward to getting you out on the water!

Been a busy busy day here on Albert quay ! A Market and cruise ship.
20/07/2026

Been a busy busy day here on Albert quay ! A Market and cruise ship.

Beach days - that is a lot of hire kayaks coming in at the same time. Lots of heavy lifting.
18/07/2026

Beach days - that is a lot of hire kayaks coming in at the same time. Lots of heavy lifting.

17/07/2026

🚤 NEW BOATS HAVE LAUNCHED 🚤

Fresh, shiny, and just in time for summer 🙌

Don’t be fooled by their looks… these little ladies are bigger (and better) than you think. With space for up to 8 people and a powerful 9.9hp engine with electric start, they’re smooth, quiet, and a huge upgrade.

Perfect for exploring the stunning River Fowey with friends or family — whether you fancy a bit of fishing 🎣 or hopping off at one of the nearby villages for a bite to eat 🍴

⏰ Boats go LIVE to book on our website tonight
📅 Available from tomorrow

👉 foweyriverhire.co.uk

08/07/2026

It’s starting to get busy busy, to avoid disappointment it’s definitely worth booking in advance. Super easy to do on our website 👍

A bacon and scallop bap from the salty dog cafe 🤩 winner
07/07/2026

A bacon and scallop bap from the salty dog cafe 🤩 winner

Cruise ship day
03/07/2026

Cruise ship day

Address

The Alcove, Albert Quay, Fore Street
Fowey
PL231AH

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