City Cruises Poole

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Daytime and evening cruises operate daily from Poole Quay. Enjoy a two hour non-landing coastal cruise or a day cruise, along the magnificent coastline with its mighty cliffs of Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks to bustling Swanage Pier. If you have a bit longer, why not explore the charming Victorian resort of Swanage, take a picnic to Durlston Country Park or ride on the award-winning Steam Railway to Corfe Castle. During the School holidays there are firework displays along the coastline. Join us for a fantastic cruise through Swanage and Poole and enjoy the best view of the stunning displays from the sea.

Our fleet of boats are designed to give you the best vantage point of sea life. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views either from open air upper deck or comfortable saloon.

On all boats you’ll find fully stocked bars serving a range of hot and cold refreshments and light snacks. Services: Poole Harbour & Island cruise Poole Jurassic Coastal Cruise Day trip to Swanage Poole Sea Train Adventure Harbour Lights Party Cruise Fireworks Cruises Bus Tour from Bournemouth and Cruise Private Hire

Additional Information: Passengers can't disembark and embark at Brownsea Island. The cruise goes around Brownsea Island and won't stop at Brownsea Island.

 

Wareham River Evening Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 7pm – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk. 

Come and join us to see the historic town of Wareham, located in the western part of Poole Harbour. Admire the outstanding natural beauty surrounding River Frome and Piddle.  Wareham is surrounded by a town wall built by Saxons to protect the town against Viking attacks, one of the very few remaining in England. Wonder around its streets to find out about the civil war and gruesome executions! Enjoy an hour ashore and relax on the quay which offers great meals in the local pubs and restaurants. Cruise will depart from Poole Quay at 19:00. Enjoy an hour ashore before returning to Poole Quay for 22:30.

Prices: Adult (17+) £12.00, Child (5-16) £9.00, Family (1A + 3C) £21.00, Family (2A+3C) £33.00

Sailing Dates: 12th June 2018, 12th July 2018, 10th August 2018

 

80’s Music Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 19:30 – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk.

Do you remember the sounds of the Pet Shop Boys or Duran Duran coming out of your boombox? Big hair, blue eyeshadow, man ponytails, scrunchies, shoulder pads, leggings and Dr Alban’s parachute pants…those were the days. Relive it again on board our 80’s Cruise. Join us for a three hour trip for a fantastic night with the unforgettable music. Admire beautiful scenery while listening to The Eurhythmics playing in the background. Enjoy 2 courses of 80’s food and dance the night away.

Prices: £30.00 pp

Sailing Dates: 10th August 2018, 31st August 2018

 

Elvis Tribute Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 19:30 – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk.

Come and see the King! Join us for a three hour evening cruise and watch Elvis ‘perform live’. All from jailhouse rock to Las Vegas years. Admire beautiful scenery of Poole Harbour and Jurassic Coast and enjoy a tasty barbeque while on board with rock’n’roll sounds in the background. Bring your blue suede shoes and rock the night away.

Prices: £30.00 pp

Sailing Dates : 6th July 2018, 7th September 2018

 

Jazz Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 19:30 – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk. Jazz up your Friday night! From early 20th century Jazz music has captured audiences all around the world and developed itself into a music genre of its own. Join us for a three hour Jazz Cruise and relax to the classic sounds played live by the famous ‘Prohibition 4’ band. Treat yourself to a Hog Roast meal and enjoy the amazing scenery in the evening sun when passing Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the Jurassic Coast.

Prices : £30.00 pp

Sailing Dates: 27th July 2018

 

Sea Food Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 19:30 – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk​​​​​​. Are you a sea food connoisseur? Join us for a three hour seafood cruise and enjoy a variety of tastes from the sea. Try freshly prepared dishes of scallops wrapped in bacon and mussels with crusty bread. Admire the beautiful scenery in the evening sun when passing Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the Jurassic Coastline. Relax to the sounds of music in the background and bon appetite!

Prices : £30.00 pp

Sailing Dates : 17th August 2018

 

Wine and Cheese Cruise Departing Poole Quay at 19:30 – By the red City Cruises Poole kiosk.

Dorset is widely known for the outstanding beauty of its countryside and the UNESCO Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but did you know it is also a place famous for its vineyards and production of some of the best English wines? Join us on our Wine Cruise, learn about the methods of their production and enjoy a degustation of best local produce varying from red, white to sparkling wines. Enjoy a cheese platter while listening to relaxing music in the background while sailing in the evening sun past Brownsea Island, Sandbanks or Old Harry’s Rocks and good health!

Prices : £30.00pp

Sailing Dates: 21st June 2018, 19th July 2018, 20th September 2018

 

Shipwreck Cruise

Departing in front of the City Cruises Poole red kiosk at 15:00 for a 1 hour tour of Poole Museum. Followed by a Cruise around Poole Harbour, departing from Poole quay at 16:15 (duration 90 minutes)

Address: City Cruises Poole; Poole Quay, BH15 1HJ Find out what’s hidden in the depths of Poole Harbour and Poole Bay. Start your trip with a visit to Poole Museum and see for yourself remarkable artefacts recovered from the seabed and more. Following a guided tour join us for a 90 minute cruise which will take you past Old Harry’s Rocks and around Poole Harbour. While on board watch a presentation given by a maritime archaeologist about the Iron Age Poole Log boat, medieval Studland Bay Wreck, 17th century Swash Channel Wreck and the WWII Valentine DD Tanks which sunk in the area.

Prices: Adult : £15.00, Child : £12.00

Sailing Dates: Every Wednesday June and July