Coastal Cruises Boat Trip

Enhance your day out in Dorset with a relaxing boat trip around the stunning Poole Harbour – one of the largest natural harbours in the world! In partnership with Coastal Cruises, our sightseeing tour includes a scenic boat trip departing from Poole Quay, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Brownsea Island, the Sandbanks Peninsula, and the Jurassic Coast. Simply hop on a City Sightseeing Bournemouth bus and take in the coastal views as you make your way to Poole Quay. From there, use your included voucher to choose from a variety of daily sailings with Coastal Cruises. Whether you're looking for a peaceful harbour tour or a refreshing sea breeze, this is the perfect addition to your open-top bus adventure. Ideal for families, couples, and solo travellers alike, this combo offers the best of Bournemouth on land and water!

Where to find the boat

To board your cruise, disembark at Bus stop 18 located at Poole Quay. Facing the harbour, turn right and make your way towards the blue Coastal Cruises kiosk. From there, follow the directions to reach the designated departure point. You can follow the signs to locate your boat or seek assistance from the ground staff if needed. Please note that queuing up at the blue kiosk is unnecessary as your ticket is already valid for travel.

The bus tour takes about 45 minutes from Bournemouth Pier to Poole Quay with the sightseeing bus, please make sure you are early enough to catch your cruise allowing time to walk over and queue to board your cruise
See more information about bus and boat on our Bus and Boat Overview page.

Poole Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

Set sail on a 70-minute boat cruise around the stunning Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Take in breathtaking views from our open deck as you pass Brownsea Island, home to diverse wildlife, as well as the exclusive Sandbanks Peninsula and the unspoiled shores of Studland Bay. Throughout the journey, our knowledgeable captain will provide live commentary, sharing fascinating facts and history about the area, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. For those who prefer a more relaxed setting, our lower saloon lounge offers comfortable booth seating and a fully licensed bar, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink while soaking in the sights. Please note that while the cruise circles Brownsea Island, it does not stop there, and passengers cannot disembark or embark during the trip. Join us for an unforgettable experience on the water, perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to explore the beauty of Dorset’s coastline!
See more information about bus and boat on our Bus and Boat Overview page.

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

Embark on a journey through 185 million years worth of history through Poole Harbour, along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coastline into Swanage and back. Where you will experience breathtaking panoramas of sky, sea, sand and chalk formations. Including Old Harry Rock's that is said to be named after a notorious pirate, Harry Paye. With many sights to see on the way, you are guranteed to not miss a thing as the Captain provides you with live commentary there and back. Enjoy the views from our open deck seating or comfortable saloons with wide bay windows and truly relax with a beverage or two from our fully licensed bar on board.
City Cruises Poole departs from Poole Quay (close to Bus stop 18), please make your way to the blue kiosk to redeem your ticket in time and staff will instruct you further. The journey takes about 45 minutes from Bournemouth Pier to Poole Quay with the sightseeing bus, please make sure you are early enough to catch your cruise allowing time to walk over, redeem your ticket and queue to board.
See more information about bus and boat on our Bus and Boat Overview page.

Poole to Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

Continue your day on charming Poole Quay before boarding our cruise to the Victorian resort of Swanage, passing Brownsea Island, the beaches of Studland Bay and the opening cliffs of the Jurassic coast. Or you could do the opposite and start your day by coming on board in Swanage and making your way to Poole. Swanage was transformed during the Victorian era into a seaside resort and has now settled down into an atmospheric town with a long beach, interesting shops, fresh air and delicious food. On this trip you can enjoy two and a half or five hours ashore before returning once more to either Poole or Swanage, seeing for another time, spectacular rock formations and open blue seas.
City Cruises Poole departs from Poole Quay (close to Bus stop 18), please make your way to the blue kiosk to redeem your ticket in time and staff will instruct you further. The journey takes about 45 minutes from Bournemouth Pier to Poole Quay with the sightseeing bus, please make sure you are early enough to catch your cruise allowing time to walk over, redeem your ticket and queue to board.
See more information about bus and boat on our Bus and Boat Overview page.

Poole Quay Alternative Bus Stop

Poole Quay Poole Quay is a popular event location, hosting a variety of festivals, markets, and celebrations throughout the year. During these events, road closures may be in place, either for a few hours or the entire day, which can affect our usual bus stop locations. To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend checking our "Poole Quay Alternative Bus Stop" webpage for the latest updates on stop relocations and service changes. If you're unsure or need further assistance, our team is happy to help. Poole Quay Alternative Bus Stop

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All dogs welcome on board our buses as long as they are well behaved and kept on a lead. All our buses are wheelchair accessible.