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Bournemouth Cruises & boat tours

Our most recommended Bournemouth Cruises & boat tours

Poole Harbor and Islands Cruise

1. Poole Harbor and Islands Cruise

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 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. 

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What people are saying about Bournemouth

Easy to book online, kiosk was easy to find and parking nearby. Friendly staff on board, commentary was amusing and informative. The Fortuna was very clean and in good condition, a really lovely hour at sea with our 12 year old autistic son.

Lovely tour of the harbour and nearby islands. Lots of relevant information. Free hot drink and mince pie included.

Fantastic trip for minimal money. Great knowledgeable skipper guiding you around all the islands of the harbour

Really enjoyed the journey. The commentary was very knowledgeable. The crew was lovely and very helpful.

Great time out although the Red Boat Kiosk is no longer Red! Look forward City Cruises!