2-day sail and camp Plymouth Sound: Overnight glamping

Two days sailing Devon's coast with nights under canvas

A 2-day sailing tour from Plymouth that crosses Plymouth Sound, visits the smuggling villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, and includes an overnight stay in a bell tent at Stones and Stars glamping site with all meals provided. The skipper leads the route. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Plymouth Sound and Cawsand

• Safety briefing ashore
• Sail to Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island
• Guided tour at Royal William Yard
• Sail to Cawsand and Kingsand
• Lunch and swim at Cawsand
• Overnight at Stones and Stars glamping site

Day 2: Sail Tamar Valley and Milbrook

• Sail to Milbrook village
• View Europe's largest Naval base
• Sail to Tamar Valley and River Lynher
• Stop for lunch at Cotehele National Trust

The experience

The boat leaves Plymouth for Plymouth Sound after a safety briefing ashore, heading first to Drake's Island. From there you sail to Royal William Yard, a Grade 1 listed naval victualling yard where you step ashore for a guided tour of the historic buildings. The route then carries you to Cawsand and Kingsand, twin villages built on smuggling trade, where the boat drops anchor for lunch and a swim if conditions allow. That evening you settle into a bell tent at Stones and Stars glamping site, equipped with a comfortable bed and solar power.

Day two takes you up the Tamar Valley. You sail to Milbrook, a waterside village, then pass Europe's largest Naval base where Naval ships and submarines are visible from the water. The route continues upriver to the Tamar Valley's upper reaches and the River Lynher, with a stop at the historic quays of Cotehele National Trust if time allows, finishing with lunch. Expert skipper Conrad Humphreys leads both days. Breakfast and dinner bookend each day at the glamping site.

What’s included

• All meals across both days (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• overnight accommodation in a shared bell tent at Stones and Stars glamping site with a comfortable bed and solar power.
• guided tour of Royal William Yard's Grade 1 listed buildings.
• sailing instruction and expert skipper guidance from Conrad Humphreys.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesFrom age 12

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bounty & Hope

Is this one for you?The skipper speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following sailing instruction in English can join. The minimum age of 12 and the two-day commitment mean this suits older children and adults traveling together. Families with younger children or those needing a shorter sailing experience should look at single-day options instead.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's included in the 2-day sailing and glamping tour from Plymouth?

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner across both days) are included, along with the overnight stay in a shared bell tent at Stones and Stars glamping site. The skipper and guided tours at Royal William Yard and the sailing itself are part of the package.

Can I swim during the Plymouth Sound sailing?

A swim is possible at Cawsand and Kingsand if conditions allow. The boat drops anchor there during the first day, giving you the chance to go in if the water and weather are suitable.

What happens on the second day of the tour?

Day two sails up the Tamar Valley, passing Europe's largest Naval base where you can see Naval ships and submarines from the water, then continues to Milbrook and the River Lynher, with a stop at Cotehele National Trust's historic quays if time permits, ending with lunch.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The minimum age is 12. The tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Who is the guide on this sailing tour?

Expert skipper Conrad Humphreys leads the tour and provides commentary in English throughout both days.