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A snapshot of the experience

The complete Plymouth Sound voyage - every fort, island and landmark

A thrilling full-day adventure from Mount Batten to the Mayflower Steps, Drake's Island, north up the Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard and Brunel Bridge, then south to Cawsand Bay before exploring Breakwater Fort and Bovisand Fort on the way home.

Mayflower Steps — departure point of the Pilgrims in 1620

Circumnavigate Drake's Island

Brunel Bridge and the Royal Naval Devonport Dockyard

Lunch stop ashore at Royal William Yard

Coffee or ice cream stop at Cawsand Bay

Breakwater Fort and Bovisand Fort on the return

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All you need to know

A full-day adventure from Mount Batten to the Mayflower Steps and Drake's Island, north up the Tamar past the Royal Naval Dockyard and Brunel Bridge, then south to Cawsand Bay before exploring Breakwater Fort and Bovisand Fort on the way home — the entirety of Plymouth Sound in one voyage.

  • Skippered sail with Conrad Humphreys
  • Lunch stop at Royal William Yard
  • Refreshment stop at Cawsand Bay (conditions permitting)
  • Spinlock lifejackets for all guests
  • Free parking at Mount Batten

  • Warm jacket and layers
  • Sun hat and sun cream
  • Water bottle
  • Trainers or soft shoes suitable for sailing
  • A little cash for refreshments, or a packed lunch if you prefer

  • Packed lunch service
  • Stand-up paddleboard hire
  • Photography package

We depart from the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth, with free parking on site. Exact directions and a what3words location are sent to you ahead of your trip. Please arrive in good time before departure for your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.

  • Duration: a full day
  • Group size: up to 7 guests
  • Food: lunch stop ashore at Royal William Yard, or bring a packed lunch
  • Children: under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; children's lifejackets suit ages 8–16 and we can't accommodate infants
  • Weather: alternative date or full refund if we cancel for bad weather

Before you sail

Answers to popular questions

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Who'd have thought a 240-year-old lifeboat could clock 7.4 knots! Conrad was the perfect host and skipper. Even the landlubbers loved it!
Matt Griggs
Group sail, Plymouth
Well, what can I say? We thoroughly enjoyed our little “voyage” with Conrad and six other sailors on a lovely Saturday afternoon. The history behind this relatively small boat is fantastic and what Conrad has done and continues to do is excellent. I just wish we could have spent more time. Thanks for a great experience!
Werner Brach
Customer
Conrad's knowledge of the boat, its history and sailing in general is second to none. The boat looks old but is in tip-top condition with electric propulsion — even on a calm day you can cruise in near-silence.
James Hartley
Yachting Monthly reader

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