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Poole Harbour and Island Cruise from Poole

• Enjoy a Poole sightseeing cruise on a traditional boat
• Put away the guidebook and let your captain teach you about Poole’s history
• Pick from several daily start times to suit your schedule
• See itinerary
• Live commentary on board
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• City Cruises - Poole, The Quay, Poole BH15 1BQ, UK
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• Pass by Brownsea Island Sandbanks Beach Poole Harbour
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• You'll return to the starting point

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• James_from_Westoning 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Poole harbour cruise Very good trip around Poole harbour, the booking online was easy, the commentary was interesting and entertaining, they even arranged good weather for us! Read more Written October 31, 2023
• V8811XQmikep 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great trip Great service. The captain was really good at explaining points of interest on the way and had a great sense of humour to lighten the commentary. Read more Written October 23, 2023
• hikeyrob 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great day out. I booked online which I gather is a good move - no problems. We did the Poole-Swanage stop off deal for a sunny midweek day in October guaranteeing a less busy boat. It made a simply fantastic day out. The convenient parking at the Poole Quay visitors car park was 'toppy' but reasonable. Combining strolling, beach, walking across the cliffs (Durlston Head being a really good destination - 1.2 miles) and having a great lunch (many options) created some great memories. The onboard commentary was not too persistent, interesting, and different on the return journey. Given the conditions, I thought the value of the experience was excellent. Read more Written October 16, 2023
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• flyfred2015 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lost ticket salvation It was a lovely trip despite inclement weather. Even better was the relief, when I lost my ticket, that the City Cruise agent at the dockside at Swanage managed to issue another without any fuss. Many thanks Read more Written October 12, 2023

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We live for being on the water, setting sail regularly every day from Poole Quay to Swanage Pier. Explore Dorset’s sights like you’ve never seen them before.

You won’t just be watching the sights unfold, you can enjoy a tasty snack or an alcoholic beverage as you sail through Poole Harbour and the start of the Jurassic Coast. You could also take a step back in time and enjoy a steam train ride from Swanage to see the ruins of Corfe Castle. 

We know how to make your trip extraordinary. Our boats offer panoramic views, an open air deck even a bar where you can relax. With live commentary on the sights, landmarks and history from our Captain, you’ll get a new perspective on our amazing city’s story. 

Choose from one of our spectacular boat cruises:

Harbour & Islands Cruise

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

Poole / Swanage Jurassic Cruise

Seatrain Adventure

Harbour Lights Cruise

Bus and Boat

Fish and Chip Cruise

Christmas Party Cruises

Set Sail with Santa

Jurassic Adventurer

Elvis Tribute Cruise

For more information, prices and to book, please see our website  https://www.cityexperiences.com/poole/city-cruises/

For a memorable celebration or corporate event why not book one of our boats privately!

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Our vessels are moored in front of our blue and white kiosk on Poole Quay, opposite the Harbour Station Cafe. Address: City Cruises Poole, The Quay, BH15 1HJ, Poole Sat Nav: BH15 1HJ

We also have a kiosk located on Swanage Pier.

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City Cruises Poole operate daytime and evening cruises daily from Poole Quay on Dorset’s premier vessel’s the Solent Scene, Island Scene & City Cruises Poole’s newest addition to their fleet, Purbeck Pride.

Enjoy a two hour non landing coastal cruise or a day cruise from Poole Quay and sail along the magnificent coastline with the mighty cliffs of Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks to bustling Swanage Pier. If you have a bit longer time, why not explore the charming Victorian resort and take a picnic to Durlston Country Park or the award-winning Steam Railway to Corfe Castle .

Alternatively enjoy a boat trip through Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural Harbour. You will pass the beautiful beaches and bays of the Harbour and around the islands, cruising close to Brownsea Island and its castle and viewing the famous houses at Sandbanks.

New Cruise for 2024 – Jurassic Adventurer!

Working with their partners at Swanage Railway and Go South Coast, you have unlimited travel for the day on More Bus, Beach Breezer, Purbeck Breezer, Harbour Breezer, City Cruises and Swanage Railway. Take a bus from Bournemouth to Poole then join a spectacular Poole to Swanage Cruise with City Cruises, enjoy some time in the Victorian Seaside town of Swanage, before catching one of The Heritage Trains from Swanage Railway to Corfe Castle and after exploring this beautiful Dorset Village catch a bus back to Poole and then a bus back to Bournemouth after exploring the maritime town of Poole and Poole Quay. Or stay within Poole Harbour and enjoy a 70 minute cruise around the largest natural harbour in Europe sailing past Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula and Millionaire’s Row. Full day experience and a wonderful way of exploring the amazing sites of this part of The Jurassic Coast.

During School holidays there are fireworks displays along the coastline. Join City Cruises Poole for a fantastic cruise through Poole’s magnificent harbour, enjoy a drink or two from their bar and relax under the stars before enjoying the best view of the stunning fireworks display from the sea!

City Cruises Poole also offer a combination ticket with City Sightseeing whereby you can enjoy a day trip from Bournemouth. You will take a sightseeing bus from Bournemouth to Poole, with a detailed commentary on route showing points of interest including the lovely Lilliput and famous houses at Sandbanks. On arrival at Poole Quay you will join one of their vessels to enjoy a cruise through beautiful Poole Harbour and along the start of the Jurassic Heritage Coast over to Swanage.

Full details, sailing times and prices can be found on the City Cruises Poole website .

Their fleet of boats are designed to give you the best vantage point of sea life. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views either from the 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.

Tickets can be purchased at City Cruises Poole ticket office at Poole Quay – blue ticket kiosk on Poole Quay or white ticket kiosk on Swanage Pie, online at www.citycruisespoole.com or by calling +44 (0)20 77 400 400.

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Sea Train Adventure Tour with City Cruises Poole

Dorset is a beautiful county on the south coast of England with much to see.  It’s filled with beautiful landscapes and pretty coastal villages. We wanted to make the most of the limited time we had in the eastern part of Dorset and the Sea Train Adventure from City Cruises Poole was a great way to do that.   You get to see the Poole Harbor, Harry’s Rocks, Swanage, and Corfe Castle.

In this post, I wanted to share my experience on the Sea Train Adventure Tour and a few helpful tips. You will also find ideas for things to do in Swanage if you are planning to spend the day there.

*If you are planning a trip to Dorset, check out my free travel planning checklist .

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COVID-19 Notice: Please follow government guidelines.  City Cruises will be resuming operation on July 4, 2020 with enhanced hygiene measures and social distancing guidelines.  You can find out more details here .

Sea Train Adventure Itinerary

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I love that you get to see a few different areas in Dorset and experience different modes of transportation on the Sea Train Adventure.  The tour starts in Poole Harbor where you board the boat for a ride to Swanage. You have some time to explore the cute seaside town and then you take the Swanage steam train to Corfe Castle.  After your visit to Corfe Castle, you take the steam train to Swanage and then the boat back to Poole.

Poole Boat Trip Highlights

The ride from Poole to Swanage is a little less than an hour.  We had lovely weather and the ride was smooth. The boat has several levels with both indoor and outdoor seating, a snack bar, and bathrooms. The live narration pointed out the highlights and provided interesting information with a sense of humor.  I had no idea that the Poole Harbor is the largest natural harbor in Europe.

First, we passed Brownsea Island, which is the largest island in the harbor.  We could see the beautiful natural scenery and even the castle. It is known as the birthplace of the scouting movement .  There are great hikes there and you might even see a rare red squirrel .   You can take a ferry to the island from Poole Quay but keep in mind that in addition to the ferry ticket you will also have to pay a landing fee if you are not a National Trust member. 

Click here to get more information about National Trust Membership . If you are visiting from overseas, you might be interested in the National Trust Touring Pass .  Brownsea Island is a National Trust property.

Sandbanks is a peninsula with some of the most extravagant houses you will ever see.  It’s a popular spot for celebrities ( especially big names in soccer ) to buy second homes.  As you would expect, the beach there is beautiful.  It is definitely on my list for the next time I am in the area.

Across the entrance to the harbor, there is a chain ferry that connects Sandbanks and Shell Bay.  The ferry runs on a chain between the two points. This was my first time to ever see one and I have added going on a chain ferry to my bucket list.  If you were driving from Poole to Swanage, the Sandbanks ferry would save you 25 miles on the round trip.  The ride only takes five minutes and costs £4.50 for the car. The Sandbanks Ferry is 242 feet long and can hold 48 cars.

My favorite part of the cruise was when we were passing by Old Harry’s Rocks , which is the beginning of the Jurassic Coast .  The rocks are huge and just off the coast, so the best way to see them is from a boat.  The white rocks against the blue sea and sky were breathtaking. It was interesting that some of the rocks would blend in with the rest of the coast depending on the angle.  I took tons of photos!

Visiting Swanage

After our Jurassic Coast cruise, we arrived in Swanage,  a seaside resort which became popular during the Victorian time.  The boat drops you off at the new Swanage Pier , which is a short walk from the beaches and the village.  Here are some suggestions for things to do in Swanage .

One of my favorite things about being by the seaside is having some fish and chips! Swanage has several fish & chips shops, but I would recommend going to The Fish Plaice .  You can order it to go and eat it by the sea, just like we do in Aldeburgh .

If you don’t like fish & chips, don’t worry there are other places to eat in Swanage .

The Swanage Museum is small but it had some interesting artifacts and exhibits.  I enjoyed learning about the different types of stone and being able to see them with a magnifying glass. They also had a collection of drawings of Swanage by Hume Swaine.   Hume Swaine was from London but spent time in Swanage. In 1893, he published a book called An Artist’s Ramblings Round About Swanage .  There is also a gift shop.  Entry to the museum is free.

If you want to take a break and relax or grab a pint, there are a few charming pubs in Swanage to choose from like the White Swan Inn or the Red Lion .

Swanage is a great town for shopping, we saw a few boutique shops while we were exploring the village.  I thought both Pursenalities Handbags & Accessories and Lucy’s Farm looked adorable.  If you like art, you might want to check out L’Artishe Gallery and Studio .

Even if you have just got off a boat, this is a great area to be on the water.  As I was walking from the Pier to the village, I saw some places offering different boat trips that you can book on the spot.  If you want to try fishing, there is Swanage Sea Fishing .  You can also rent a kayak through Dorset Kayaking .

The Swanage Steam Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the Swanage Pier.  Walk up High Street and then when you get to the fork go left on Institute Road.  It curves around and turns into Station Road and will take you right to the train station. You show your ticket from City Cruises Poole to the conductor onboard the train.

The ride takes about 20 minutes and goes through the scenic countryside.  All the seats have a table and you can bring snacks or tea to enjoy on the ride.  Going to Corfe Castle, sit on the left side of the train. When you get close to the castle, you will have a nice view.  Corfe Castle is the second stop (unless the train makes the optional stop at Herston, then it is the third stop).

Corfe Castle Village

Corfe Castle is the name of both the castle and the village.  While the castle ruins may be what the village is best known for, there is more to see.

Corfe Castle is now just ruins, but it is still pretty to look at.  It’s perched on top of a hill in the middle of the idyllic village so you can’t miss it.  You can imagine how impressive it must have been in its prime. They started building the castle over 1,000 years ago.  The keep was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son.

During the English Civil War in the 17th Century, the Bankes family who lived in the castle supported the Crown.  Eventually, it was conquered by the forces supporting Parliament. Captain Hughes of Lulworth was given the orders to destroy the castle.  After some time had passed, Corfe Castle was given back to the Bankes family who donated it to the National Trust in 1982.

They also have a tea room at the entrance to the castle.  There are also a few walks around Corfe Castle where you can get a nice view of the ruins.

The boat leaves daily at 10:30 from Poole Quay right in front of The Quay pub.  Look for the red kiosk. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early because you don’t want to miss the boat.  The schedule for the steam train varies depending on the day that you are going. You can check it online here .  There are return boats to Poole leave from Swanage Pier at 2:30 and 4:45 most days.

Your tickets include the boat and train ride.  I like that the transportation is provided and you get to decide what you want to see at each stop.  It’s nice that there are plenty of options to choose from. Entrance to Corfe Castle is additional. Corfe Castle is a National Trust property, so National Trust members get in free.

If you drove to Poole as we did, the Quay Visitors Parking Garage is a short walk from the boat.  It has 550 spaces and 6 for disabled use. It is located on Strand Street, Poole, BH15 1SB.  If you are looking for a place to stay, check out the hotel options in Dorset here .

Note: City Cruises Poole allows both dogs and bicycles for a small extra charge.

City Cruises Poole is a branch of City Cruises which operates boat tours in London.  City Cruises also has a branch in York . They are all about good times and want customers to be able to relax and have fun. You can choose from several Poole boat trips for all ages all year round.  From Poole Quay, they offer Poole Harbor tours, Jurassic Coast cruises to Swanage, and the Sea Train Adventure.

We opted for the Sea Train Adventure because I thought it would be fun to combine the boat ride with a journey on the steam train. City Cruises Poole also does special event cruises like a Fireworks Cruise and a Sail with Santa Cruise.  In addition to the partnership with the Swanage Steam Railway, they have also partnered with City Sightseeing Bournemouth to offer a combined boat and bus tour.  You can check out all their different boat trips from Poole here

Overall, we enjoyed our day with City Cruises Poole.  It was relaxing and fun. We got to see a lot – Poole Harbor, Jurassic Coast, Swanage, and Corfe Castle – I wish the tour would have been longer because there is so much to do in the area.  The narration on the boat was entertaining and informative. I would love to try one of their special events cruises.

Have you done a boat tour along the Jurassic Coast or visited any of the places we went to? I would love to hear about your experience.

Pin for Later

• Check the Swanage Steam Train schedule.  Remember that it is about a 15-minute walk from the Pier to the Station.  You do not want to miss the boat or the train.
• Check out the different boat trips from Poole offered by City Cruises Poole.  I am sure you will find one that you will love.
• Consider joining the National Trust for free entrance to Brownsea Island and Corfe Castle.  You can find more information about National Trust Membership here or the National Trust Touring Pass for visitors here.

Disclosure:  As guests of City Cruises Poole, we were providing complimentary tickets for the Sea Train Adventure so that we could share the experience with our readers.  All opinions are my own.

This post also contains affiliate links. This means we will receive a small commission for some purchases made using links in our blog with no additional cost to you.  Please be assured we would not promote any product unless we believe that our readers will also benefit.  The commission does not influence the editorial content of this site.

Last Updated on March 8, 2021

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