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Poole Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise

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Poole, England
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· Carly_J ·
Feb 2026
We had a fantastic time, saw lots of wildlife, including a seal. Great commentary and highly recommend
· 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

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

    Poole Quay Boat Haven, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ, 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

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

    Reviews

    4.4
    based on 55 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    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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