Greenwood Great House from the Falmouth cruise port

Attraction15-25 minutes by taxi1 hourFits a typical call

A late-17th-century Barrett family house with a notable collection of colonial antiques and rare musical instruments, plus long views over the coast. Cruise lines sell it paired with Falmouth town.

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
15-25 minutes by taxi · 11 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
About US$14; confirm locally.
Time to allow
1 hour

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 20 min at Greenwood Great House, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), 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
    8:45 am · At Greenwood Great House
    15-25 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    2:05 pm · Leave Greenwood Great House 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 time for the poor 1.5 km driveway; combining it with Rose Hall is a common half-day pairing.

Falmouth cruise port: Greenwood Great House FAQ

How far is Greenwood Great House from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 15-25 minutes by taxi, about 11 km.

How much does it cost to visit Greenwood Great House?

About US$14; confirm locally.

How much time do you need at Greenwood Great House?

Allow 1 hour. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 5 h 20 min at Greenwood Great House, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Greenwood Great House on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-25 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port. Allow time for the poor 1.5 km driveway; combining it with Rose Hall is a common half-day pairing.

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More things to do near Greenwood Great House

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  • Rose Hall Great House · Attraction · 20-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.9 km from Greenwood Great House
  • Historic Falmouth town walk · Town & walking · 5-10 minutes by taxi (walkable) from the pier · 10 km from Greenwood Great House
  • Martha Brae bamboo rafting · Adventure · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 11 km from Greenwood Great House
  • Luminous Lagoon · Nature · 15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 14 km from Greenwood Great House