4 Hours of Tall Ship Sailing from Falmouth!

Embark	Disembark	Vessel	Duration	Voyage No
Sat 05-09-2026, 13:00Falmouth, Cornwall	Sat 05-09-2026, 17:00Falmouth, Cornwall	Morgenster	0 Nights	MS050926

Voyage Description

A Rather Special Day Sail from Falmouth…

Morgenster is in Falmouth to help us celebrate Classic Sailing’s 30th Anniversary, and this day sail is going to be pretty special. There’ll be a certain celebratory atmosphere, and the whole Classic Sailing team will be on board too (the dogs will be left in charge of the office…).

It’s so quick to get out into the big wide blue from Falmouth harbour, and the crew will pick a route to get in the most sailing possible in four hours. You can just sit back and enjoy the view, but much more fun to get involved- setting sails, hauling lines, having a go at the helm. Glorious!

This is a round trip from Port Pendennis Marina, in the heart of Falmouth, and so is easy to access via public transport. If you’re driving, there are lots of short stay car park options in town.

WINDS, WAVES & WEATHER

Falmouth is usually pretty lovely in early September (famous last words, but we’re calling in all the favours with the weather gods for this one!). 16–18°C. Settled with plenty of sunny spells. Prevailing gentle to moderate south-westerly wind, with a SW sea breeze filling in for this afternoon sail, perfect for getting ALL the sails up! A bit of swell is possible out of Carrick Roads, but the wider bay is nicely protected by the Lizard Peninsula.

All in all, it should be a cracker!

A NOTE ON VOYAGE DESCRIPTIONS

On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best and safest sailing routes for the forecast. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights described above, but when it comes to sailing, you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description provided is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or prior experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. As such, the scheduled joining ports, routes, activities and/or destinations may be altered. Due to the complexities of weather systems, this may be at very short notice.

HANDS ON HOLIDAYS

Whether you are an experienced sailor or a complete beginner, the professional crew will train you to be guest crew from the moment you arrive, with the intention that everybody works together to sail the ship. The common thread to all Classic Sailing holidays is ‘Hands on’ participation on ships that use ropes, blocks and tackles and ‘people power’ to set sail. For more on this, see our article What is a Hands-On Sailing Holiday?

SAILING STYLE & LIFE ON BOARD

We cater for a wide range of ages and physical abilities and how much you are expected to do varies a bit between vessels. See the vessel tab above which explains all about the ‘sailing style’ and what to expect in terms of hands on participation. There is a lot of information about day to day life, the ships facilities and accommodation on Morgenster’s Vessel page

Start & End Port

Falmouth, Cornwall

We now have several vessels that use Falmouth as a joining or leaving port. As every vessel is different, and we do not have our own pontoon there, all joining instructions are slightly different. Any changes will be communicated to you before your voyage start date.

This is a list of the likely joining locations, but sometimes the ship can also be at anchor. Read the vessel’s joining instructions carefully for full details.

Port Pendennis is the small marina behind the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the nearest rail station is ‘Falmouth Town’ (3 mins walk). The Maritime Museum has a big tower like a lighthouse so aim for that and at the entrance, turn right and walk down the side of the museum. The gate to the marina is behind the museum building.

Custom House Quay is a stone quay enclosing a small wet dock in the Centre of Falmouth Town. It is used for some of the foot ferries to St Mawes in the peak summer. Only 5 minutes walk from Falmouth Town Station if you head towards the town centre. Situated at the Maritime Museum end of the high street and has its own short stay car park between Trago Mills Store and the Chain Locker Pub if you are driving and want to drop your bags first.

Falmouth Visitors Yacht Haven is about 100 yards beyond Custom House Quay but if walking from the rail station towards town it is best if you walk accross Custom House Quay short term car park and nip through the alley tunnel through the Chain Locker Pub. The yacht haven is a small marina only yards from Falmouth main shopping street (Arwenack St), tucked away down the bottom of Quay Street.

Kit List

What to pack for a sailing holiday on Morgenster

Included

Sailing Instruction
All meals to include refreshments throughout the day
Duvet, pillow and sheets
Hand towels

What is not Included

Waterproof jackets and trousers
Alcoholic drinks but there is a bar on board

What to Bring

Suitcases take up a lot of room in a cabin, so it is better to uses soft bags in a ship. A small rucksack for going ashore is useful.

Morgenster does not supply waterproof jackets and salopette type trousers. Please bring your own waterproof clothing.
A mix of warm and wind proof clothing.
Lots of thin layers is better than one thick layer in cold destinations.
In tropical countries - long sleeves and long trousers to protect you from the sun
Footwear on board needs a good grip and soft soles- the decks are wood or steel.
Ashore stout, waterproof walking boots are best if you are in remote places.
Morgenster has European 2 pin sockets 240 V
Cameras, chargers and video recorders
Binoculars are handy for bird watching etc.
Suntan lotion, hats, sunglasses
Dont forget any regular medication, persciption glasses and spare
Euros for bar bill
Passport, travel insurance, tickets etc
To get ashore is usually by dinghy so be prepared to get wet feet. Rubber boots or quick drying sandals - depending on the location.

Review

We have just returned home from our trip on Morgenster from Shoreham to Ostend and just wanted to thank you and the crew and to say how much we enjoyed it. Jakob & the crew were outstanding, they were all welcoming, encouraging, patient and great company. A special thank you must go to Freida the chef, their cooking was incredible. The whole trip was amazing, perfect weather and the other passengers were great fun. It was an amazing experience and we are really sorry that our trip is over.

Diane & Katie

Adam, Jess & team, thanks for suggesting the beautiful Morgenster. Just back from a most wonderful week's sail from Falmouth to Cherbourg via Channel Islands. V. tidy, well run and brilliantly crewed boat. Skipper a 'yes you can' man, few rules, all very relaxed and Dutch. Fab sunny weather a bonus too. Utterly magical trip.

Naomi

Thank You all, guys. I've had a wonderful time, I've got hooked. I fell in love with the ship, the sea and sailing. You'll be hearing from me.

Miki

I have just had the holiday/trip of a lifetime. 11 days on board Morgenster in the Caribbean for Christmas and the New Year. Booking through Classic Sailing was easy and they were able to answer all my many questions, promptly and informatively. All the staff with whom I had correspondence (telefonisch or by e mail) were friendly and helpful. My time on board Morgenster was breath-taking and life changing. The camaraderie between the crew and the guest crew was second to none. We celebrated Christmas on board the ship and the New Year, 3 times over.... European time(Dutch), GMT and Caribbean time. Singing sea shanties and chart hits, under the stars to the accompaniment of Harry and Isabel on guitar. Heavenly: nothing beats the night sky on board a ship, sailing on an ocean. My next sailing trip is already booked through Classic Sailing!

Carol

I loved it. I loved everything about my week. The crew were fantastic, the ship was beautiful, the singing on the deck was great fun, the dolphins were around a lot. It was brilliant!

Liz

Great experience, will definitely be doing it again. Climbing the rigging was the best bit.

First time sailor John

Thank you wonderful crew for an amazing week on Morgenster. Great food, such patient climbing instruction and lovely guests from 80 to 22 years old. So many highlights, but sailing at night with sparkling dolphins at the bow was truly breathtaking!

Sue

The whole experience was exceptional- friendly, knowledgeable and caring crew; wonderful sailing and great food.

Julia

Lovely crew, felt like a family. Really special people and a holiday to remember.

Louise

The trip was fabulous. The crew were incredibly supportive and even helped me overcome enough of my fear to get out onto the first yard. I felt that I was included in everything and that my contribution, however small, was appreciated. The food was excellent and there were plenty of drinks and snacks throughout the day. We had gorgeous weather all the way. I really enjoyed it.

Amanda

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