Doctor's Cave Beach and the Hip Strip from the Falmouth cruise port

Beach40-50 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A calm, shallow white-sand beach with lifeguards, showers and a snack bar, a short walk from the bars and shops of Gloucester Avenue ('Hip Strip').

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
40-50 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
About US$8 adult and US$4 child. Chairs and umbrellas extra.
Time to allow
3-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 4 h 30 min at Doctor's Cave Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:10 am · At Doctor's Cave Beach
    40-50 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    1:40 pm · Leave Doctor's Cave Beach by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Falmouth; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Allow 3–4 hours in total for the 29 km drive each way and time on site. Food service can be slow.

Falmouth cruise port: Doctor's Cave Beach FAQ

How far is Doctor's Cave Beach from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 40-50 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Doctor's Cave Beach?

About US$8 adult and US$4 child. Chairs and umbrellas extra.

How much time do you need at Doctor's Cave Beach?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 4 h 30 min at Doctor's Cave Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Doctor's Cave Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 40-50 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port. Allow 3–4 hours in total for the 29 km drive each way and time on site. Food service can be slow.

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