Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost from the Falmouth cruise port

Adventure20-30 minutes by taxi3-5 hoursFits a typical call

A 2,000-acre former sugar estate on the Martha Brae with 18th-century ruins. Chukka runs dune buggies, e-bikes, ziplines, river tubing and bamboo rafting here, with free pickup from Falmouth.

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
20-30 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
Chukka (2026 prices): Bamboo Rafting web deal US$99, Eco Explorer Pass US$139, Ultimate Explorer Pass with dune buggy US$179, per person.
Time to allow
3-5 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 5 h 10 min at Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 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
    8:50 am · At Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost
    20-30 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    2:00 pm · Leave Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost 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

Chukka offers pickup from Falmouth, so you can book direct, but sell-outs on busy ship days make advance booking wise.

Falmouth cruise port: Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost FAQ

How far is Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 20-30 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost?

Chukka (2026 prices): Bamboo Rafting web deal US$99, Eco Explorer Pass US$139, Ultimate Explorer Pass with dune buggy US$179, per person.

How much time do you need at Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost?

Allow 3-5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 5 h 10 min at Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20-30 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port. Chukka offers pickup from Falmouth, so you can book direct, but sell-outs on busy ship days make advance booking wise.

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More things to do near Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost

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  • Martha Brae bamboo rafting · Adventure · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.3 km from Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost
  • Luminous Lagoon · Nature · 15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.1 km from Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost
  • Burwood Beach · Beach · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.7 km from Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost
  • Historic Falmouth town walk · Town & walking · 5-10 minutes by taxi (walkable) from the pier · 8.9 km from Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost