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From Poole: Round-trip Jurassic Coastal Cruise to Swanage

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Activity provider:City Cruises Plc
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From Poole: Round-trip Jurassic Coastal Cruise to Swanage

Activity provider:City Cruises Plc
4.6  / 5
792 reviews
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From US$ 20.45 per person

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Cruise from Poole Harbour to Swanage on a 2-hour round-trip cruise and see some of Dorset's greatest landmarks. Pass Brownsea Island, Sandbanks, and the Old Harry Rocks, as you head towards the historical British seaside resort of Swanage.

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Duration 2 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Cruise past the picturesque Jurassic Coastaline
  • Admire luxurious houses on Sandbanks Peninsula
  • Listen to live commentary and find out interesting facts about the area
  • Sail past Brownsea, Furzey, Green, Long, and Round Islands
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Discover the impressive Jurassic Coast on a cruise through Dorset. See Round Island, marvel at the iconic chalk formations on the coast, and learn fascinating facts about the area from live commentary onboard.

Begin your trip at Poole Harbour and board an open deck boat with seating and comfortable saloons. From here, start your journey through 185 million years of history along the Jurassic Coastline. As you cruise, pass some of Dorset's most famous landmarks. See the golden beaches of Sandbanks, Brownsea Island, and the Old Harry Rocks, named after a notorious pirate. Enjoy expert commentary from your captains as you glide by.

Sail by Dorset's small islands, including Furzey, Long, Green, and Round Islands, as you make your way to Swanage. Once reaching Swanage, head back towards Poole and capture the perfect picture of the famous chalk formations from the boat's outer deck.

Includes
  • Roundtrip cruise from Poole to Swanage
  • Live commentary
  • Drinks and snacks (available for purchase at the fully licensed cash bar)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Redeem your voucher at the blue "City Cruises Poole" kiosk in Poole Quay. Boarding starts 15 minutes prior departure. Poole Quay is a 15-minute walk from Poole Train Station and Poole Main Bus Station. A multi-story car park is just around the corner at Old Orchard, Poole BH15 1SB.

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  • Please note that cruises are subject to weather, tide, and sea conditions
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users
  • You will spend 20 minute at Swanage before returning back to Poole
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Very nice &, as I sometimes find with islands, it had a different feel to it. , sort of ‘away from it all’. The reserve appears to be well managed all round. The service at the entrance, in the cafe & elsewhere was very good. The Brownsea Island Ferry staff were friendly & informative. As with most National Trust sites, B.I. is quite expensive. We are both members so did not pay the £9.50 admission charge but we both paid the ferry fare, which at £13 each return expensive. So, for example, for two adult non-members & two children, the total cost would be £67.50. I would therefore recommend that this is done as a day trip with a picnic & associated equipment.

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September 12, 2023

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Robert – United KingdomVerified booking

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The trip was very good. I only wished that we were given the option to stay a bit longer at Swanage rather than returning within half an hour of arriving there. It would have been helpful to have the option to book a later time of return from Swanage to Poole. Many thanks.

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August 7, 2023

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Vasant – United KingdomVerified booking

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Unfortunately our boat trip was cancelled at 14.45hrs due to a mal function. We already had been waiting for some time and given the option to take the next boat, which we did. Predictably the temperatures were much lower by then and sitting outside was no option. So it was rather a chilly trip. However these things do happen and we will do it again sometime in the future.

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