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Poole Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

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Poole, England
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· Stephen_C ·
Aug 2026
Possibly the most enjoyable boat trip I have taken. 2 and a half hours in total (with crew lunch break), amazing scenery and informative and witty commentary on both directions of the trip, with no information doubled up. Spacious and clean boat, and friendly staff. Thank you!
· Kathryn_R ·
Aug 2026
A great afternoon with stunning views of the spectacular Dorset coastline. The trip came with a commentary which was very interesting. The boat was a good size and had plenty of seating inside and out as well as a small bar/cafe. Would definitely recommend.

Overview

The Dorset coast looks at its best from the water. Travel back through 185 million years of history on this journey from Poole Harbour, which passes Old Harry Rocks, the tip of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your captain provides live commentary, ensuring you don’t miss a thing, whether that’s pirate tales or Millionaire’s Row gossip. A licensed bar lets you hydrate while wide windows guarantee a view.
  • See Brownsea Island, Sandbanks, and the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast
  • Capture epic photos of sky, sea, sand, and chalk formations
  • Choose whether to soak up the sun on deck or stay cozy inside
  • Learn about the site’s history and geology from your knowledgeable captain

What's Included

  • Boat ticket
  • Captain

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ, UK

      Please make your way to the Blue Coastal Cruises Kiosk on Poole Quay where one of our booking will be waiting to greet and show you to the correct boat for your cruise.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    Coastal Cruises Poole, The Quay, Poole BH15 1BQ, UK

    Itinerary

    Brownsea Island (Pass By)

    Sandbanks (Pass By)

    Studland beach and Nature Reserve (Pass By)

    Old Harry Rocks (Pass By)

    Swanage Pier (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Caroline_W
    Great experience and seeing the coastline of Dorset, we had a beautiful day and it was nice to feel the sea breeze in such hot weather. We also learnt about the coastline and what went on. I wold also like to add our commentator James was excellent and gave us a few chuckles along the way!

    Reviews

    4.4
    based on 103 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    lovely weaher on the day,...

    Yinka_B, Sep 2026
    lovely weaher on the day, lovely views. would have liked a bit more commitary on the way back. A pleasent trip all in all

    Relaxing boat trip

    Elizabeth_A, Sep 2026
    We booked this trip as a relaxing day out together, the commentary was funny and added to what we were seeing out on the water. We saw lots of Poole Harbour and Old Harry Rocks, but couldn't go any further due to the sea conditions, but enjoyed our trip out.

    A great afternoon with...

    Kathryn_R, Aug 2026
    A great afternoon with stunning views of the spectacular Dorset coastline. The trip came with a commentary which was very interesting. The boat was a good size and had plenty of seating inside and out as well as a small bar/cafe. Would definitely recommend.

    must try

    Raghav_S, Aug 2026
    It was nice fun no hassle i had good time with family staff was good and over all the commentary was fun to listen

    Fantastic trip

    Stephen_C, Aug 2026
    Possibly the most enjoyable boat trip I have taken. 2 and a half hours in total (with crew lunch break), amazing scenery and informative and witty commentary on both directions of the trip, with no information doubled up. Spacious and clean boat, and friendly staff. Thank you!

    Great BoaT trip

    Pauline_H, Aug 2026
    Wry enjoyable smooth boat ride. Very good explanation of all that was around. Quite funny at times. Will definitely do it again when I come to stay with friends in Bournemouth next year

    Excellent trip

    Susan_W, Aug 2026
    Excellent trip. We really enjoyed the scenic route.Commentary was funny and drinks on board were reasonable.

    Poole Harbour Boat Trip.

    Lyndon_C, Jul 2026
    Value for money, great sight seeing, jurassic coast encounter with subtle nuanced descriptions, bar and conveniences.

    Enjoyed it

    Kathleen_P, Jul 2026
    It was a good experience however as it was a lovely day we really wanted to sit outside unfortunately most seats were in side very hot and didn't smell very nice. Managed to get outside seat on return journey. Beautiful scenery and commentary very good

    Disappointed

    Joan_D, Jul 2026
    Disappointed paid for 2 hours did not do the 2 hours they only did an hour apparently due to the choppy sea So if they know this sea pattern why charge for 2 hours?

    Sunny sightseeing in Poole

    Heather_R, Jul 2026
    We were fortunate to get seats on deck, but there aren’t a lot. A great narration of the places we passed on our way to Swannage.

    Jurrasic Trip

    Jonathan_H, Jun 2026
    Have to be Flexible if Sea conditions are not good. That what have to be prepared for. It was another trip

    Fab experience

    Julie_W, May 2026
    Fab experience, very informative and great sense of humour from captain and all other staff. Definitely recommend.

    Fab afternoon cruise!

    Sheree_O, May 2026
    We had an enjoyable trip around the huge Poole Harbour and beyond. To coincide with the sunnier hours that day, we chose the 3:45 boat and the weather and cruise didn't disappoint l. Commentry was fun and informative in equal measure. Would recommend.

    Lovely trip

    Emily_W, May 2026
    A lovely trip with just the right amount of commentary. Interesting facts about local landmarks. Would recommend.

    That there were no signs...

    San_S, May 2026
    That there were no signs telling us where to board, the person at the kiosk told us that boarding would be at the kiosk. It was pure luck that we saw another family running along the quay to where the boat had actually docked. My 86 year old mother had to hurry in order to not miss the boat. The only outside seats left were on an uncomfortable wooden garden bench.

    Didn't happen

    Matthew_K, Apr 2026
    It didn't go ahead. We did get a 50% refund and a transfer to a different, shorter cruise, but I can't really comment on the Jurassic one

    Great commentary and highly recommend

    Carly_J, Feb 2026
    We had a fantastic time, saw lots of wildlife, including a seal. Great commentary and highly recommend

    Excellent tour with great...

    Susan_M, Sep 2025
    Excellent tour with great banter from the captain and his crew. Although we didn’t do the full circuit due to weather conditions they made it enjoyable and informative

    Great value for a great day out

    Lee_S, Aug 2025
    Really good boat trip, would recommend to anyone. The children enjoyed the boat ride as much as the adults

    Homophobic tour guide

    Morgan_C, Aug 2025
    Guide making homophobic comments over the loudspeaker ruined my experience. Offensive and possibly illegal behaviour

    Cut short due to bsd...

    Simon_N, Aug 2025
    Cut short due to bsd weather although it was not rough outside the harbour. Missed out on seeing the coast which is the point of the trip. Was offered a soft drink as compensation . Shouls be a 50% refund at least

    A really enjoyable and...

    Theresa_F, Aug 2025
    A really enjoyable and informative cruise. Ages 18 to 76 and everyone enjoyed it. Very sunny, so needed suncream.

    A braw trip

    Robin_B, Aug 2025
    You will see a bit of the chalk cliffs, which are between Dorset and Swanage. Good commentary of the journey.

    The facts you learn while...

    Anthony_A, Jul 2025
    The facts you learn while onboard are great and it was a great day, next time we will get off halfway and spend the day in Swanage

    Lovely afternoon on the sea!

    Caroline_W, Jul 2025
    Great experience and seeing the coastline of Dorset, we had a beautiful day and it was nice to feel the sea breeze in such hot weather. We also learnt about the coastline and what went on. I wold also like to add our commentator James was excellent and gave us a few chuckles along the way!

    friendly staff,...

    Manas_S, Jun 2025
    friendly staff, very helpful, informative and kind. we did miss our 10 am ferry but the kind lady allowed us to board the next one.

    Cruise off Poole

    9bt2ttyms7, Aug 2025
    Great crossing between Poole and Swanage The Jurassic coast is splendid and the boat gets close enough to be able to take beautiful photos! Recommended!
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