Bournemouth & Poole Harbour Cruise

Itinerary

Bournemouth & Poole Harbour Cruise

The beautiful county of Dorset is a wonderful place to explore, with its charming towns, historic relics, picturesque beaches, traditional piers and fish and chips aplenty! There’s the chance to meander along the coast to Weymouth, the perfect place for a stroll along the seafront and quaint harbour. We also visit England’s smallest National Park, the New Forest, where you can expect idyllic countryside, enchanting villages and free-roaming ponies.

Bournemouth & Poole Harbour Cruise

Included Excursions

New Forest (Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst & Lymington) (half day)

Sit back and relax as we enjoy a scenic drive through the New Forest. England’s smallest National Park is famous for its tranquil ambience and free-roaming ponies. We visit the forest’s capital of Lyndhurst, the pretty village of Brockenhurst with its old-world charm and the coastal town of Lymington, renowned for its cobbled streets and attractive quayside.

Dorchester (half day)

We make our way to the charming county town of Dorchester. Idyllically located on the banks of the River Frome and framed against the glorious backdrop of the South Downs, this vibrant market town is steeped in history. Discover relics of Dorchester’s Roman past in the County Museum and Roman Town House or head to the award-winning Dinosaur Museum to find out more about the history of the area. There are also plenty of quaint cafés and restaurants dotted around the town, for some time to relax.

Poole Harbour Cruise & Swanage (full day)

We head to Poole, a bustling resort with a lively quayside, stunning natural harbour, some of the finest beaches in England and the historic Old Town - evidence of its medieval past. After some free time here, we enjoy a harbour cruise over to the resort of Swanage with its seaside attractions, sandy beach, promenade, Victorian pier and colourful beach huts. On our return journey, we make a stop at Corfe Castle Village for a chance to explore.

Optional Excursion

Weymouth (£15pp) (full day)

For our optional excursion, we wander down the memory lane of seaside resorts with a visit to Weymouth, crowned with a bustling harbour and fine Georgian seafront. The resort boasts a long sandy beach peppered with candy-stripe kiosks, plus fantastic views across the bay taking in the World Heritage Jurassic coastline.

Bournemouth & Poole Harbour Cruise

• Return coach travel
• 5 nights at a selected hotel in Bournemouth (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Excursions to the New Forest (Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst & Lymington), Dorchester, Poole & Swanage
• Poole Harbour Cruise

Optional excursion to Weymouth (£15pp)

Bournemouth & Poole Harbour Cruise

• 5 nights at a selected hotel in Bournemouth (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Excursions to the New Forest (Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst & Lymington), Dorchester, Poole & Swanage
• Poole Harbour Cruise

JG2

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

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Accommodation

Selected Hotel

JG2 rating

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel in Bournemouth such as the Heathlands Hotel or Carrington Hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. All meals are buffet style.