Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. We pass picturesque Brownsea Island

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2. We cruise past millionaire's row and the famous houses at Sandbanks

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 92 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Wow, I didn't know that!

  Lovely cruise around the harbour and Islands . .....toilets and refreshments available on board. Beautiful scenery and as a guided tour the history and fact that Poole harbour is the largest in the Northern hemisphere was mind blowing. So many famous people have found their Inspiration from this place that has then touched many lives through their works.Pirates ,Enid Blyton,oil lines , red squirrels, World war two missions, privileged island owners and so many more historic facts and people who have shaped our world. A trio to soothe your soul upon the waters and inspire your mind through the senses. Value for money, easy access via a ramp at pavement level for those who may have difficulty climbing steps. Friendly, helpful crew, seven of us, from young to old would certainly go out on this cruise again.

  Carol_DOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Lovely day out.....

  An easy booking and good communication. We enjoyed our trip around Poole Harbour and it gave us an appreciation of the area. We enjoyed it so much we booked a second trip to Brownsea island where we saw our first red squirrel and enjoyed a pleasant time walking around the island, taking photos from the view points. Not to be missed.

  WoomajaOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great trip, lovely views,...

  Great trip, lovely views, good commentary by staff. Nice area with snacks and alcohol on board. Pleasant experience.

  Laura_VOctober 2026via Viator

• 5An enjoyable trip

  An enjoyable site seeing cruise, not to long so perfect for the kids

  J9109RUbrettwSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Harbour cruise

  Really good. Enjoyed it very much. Good staff on board the boat. Very friendly and helpful. Weather was great.

  Ros_NSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Lovely trip shame about all the dogs.

  The trip from swanage to poole and back was a lovely sight seeing trip and enjoyed our time ashore in poole. The down side to it they allow too many dogs on the boat with dog owners letting dogs sit on seats leaving hair and dirt on them. The dogs were on leads but are trip hazards when trying to get past them. Too much time taken trying to get dogs on to boat when they don't want to go on. Also if you are allergic to doghair like my husband is. This left him with sore itchy eyes all day. Not only ones unhappy about dogs. !! Please people leave your dog at home.

  kaye675September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Poole

• Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 15 experiences we list in Poole.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 15.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Poole

Poole, a Dorset port on one of the largest natural harbours in the world, has a busy quay, Sandbanks, Brownsea Island and the Jurassic Coast close by.

Poole stands on Poole Harbour in Dorset, one of the largest natural harbours in the world, a sheltered basin dotted with islands and fringed by heath and reedbeds. The old town grew around a quay, trading with Newfoundland in the eighteenth century, and its streets of merchants' houses and pubs and the Poole Museum recall that wealth. A ferry port on the harbour sends boats to the Channel Islands and France.

Top-ranked sights in Poole: Sandbanks Beach, Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour.

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