Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise Experinece

General information

Destination
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program details

Take a cruise around Europe's largest natural harbor, home to the town of Poole, the golden beaches of Sandbanks, and Brownsea Island. From either open deck seating or a comfortable saloon you will see stunning views of the exceptional landscape that surrounds it. Your 70-minute trip will start on charming Poole Quay with its old buildings and buzzing atmosphere.



Next, you will go past Brownsea Island, home to wildlife and picturesque Brownsea Castle, built to protect against French invasions. After that comes the Sandbanks Peninsula and the luxurious houses of the ‘Golden Mile’.



Then you will tour the great natural expanse of the harbor and the remaining islands: Green, Furzey, Long, and Round. Fronting onto beautiful scenery it helped inspire classics like Lord of the Rings and Gulliver's Travel.



Schedule:

Departs at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:15 pm (1st April - 31st October); 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm (1st November - 31st March).



Please note: this cruise will not stop at Brownsea Island. If the weather is inclement please dress appropriately.