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Jurassic Cruise to Swanage

Jurassic Cruise to Swanage

Jurassic Cruise to Swanage. From Poole

Adults - £12.50 Return, £8.00 Single, Children - £6.25 Return, £5.00 Single

Cruise from Poole Quay past Old Harry Rocks to Swanage on this delightful 1½ - 2 hour round-trip cruise. Option to land in Swanage and return on a later boat.

This cruise departs from Poole Quay, taking you through beautiful Poole Harbour, to the Jurassic Heritage Coast. The cruise sails past Old Harry Rocks while the captain provides a lively and informative commentary, pointing out the great land heave that separated this headland from the Isle of Wight many years ago.

The Jurassic Coast demonstrates 200 million years of coastal geology and is the only Natural UNESCO Heritage Site in England.

The boat docks in the quaint fishing village Swanage, where you have the option of landing and exploring the village, with its golden beaches, cultural heritage and historic buildings, before returning on a later boat. Alternatively you can stay aboard and enjoy the cruise back to Poole Quay.

The boats have wide open decks, comfortable lounges, washrooms and a fully licensed bar aboard serving freshly baked cakes, snacks, hot and cold beverages, real Purbeck Ales and much more.

Combined Tickets for Attractions & Day Trip options
The Jurassic Cruise from Poole Quay can be combined with the following attractions at a great value discounted ticket price:
Enjoy a cream tea onboard
Enjoy a cream tea onboardCream teas with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and preserve are served onboard. These can be pre-ordered for groups for £3.00 per person.Cream teas are available onboard for £3.00
Jurassic Cruise and Swanage Steam Railway to Corfe Castle
Jurassic Cruise and Swanage Steam Railway to Corfe CastleWe offer a great value combined ticket that allows you to cruise from Poole Quay to Swanage, land in Swanage and explore the village before taking the steam railway to Corfe Castle. Then enjoy the cruise home from Swanage to Poole Quay. £18 adult, £12 child. Return prices.
Cruise & visit Compton Acres
Cruise & visit Compton AcresCombine your Scenic Cruise or your Jurassic Coast Cruise with a visit to Compton Acres gardens.

Spend half the day enjoying a cruise – either the 1¼ hour Scenic Cruise or the 2 hour Jurassic Coast Cruise to Swanage. Enjoy the magical views of the Harbour and Old Harry Rocks as you enjoy freshly baked scones with cream aboard.

Spend the other half of the day exploring the historic gardens at Compton Acres. Relax in the tranquillity of the setting as you wander from Japanese to Italian gardens, in this true treasure of Dorset.

Minimum group size 15
1¼ hour Scenic Cruise & Compton Acres £15
2 hour Jurassic Coast Cruise & Compton Acres £14
Cruise & visit Poole Pottery
Cruise & visit Poole PotteryCombine your Scenic Cruise or your Jurassic Coast Cruise with a visit to Poole Pottery.

As part of your day exploring historic Poole Quay, you can come aboard one of our delightful cruises – either the 1¼ hour Scenic Cruise or the 2 hour Jurassic Coast Cruise.

After your cruise visit Poole Pottery, filled with beautiful local works of art. You can even book your group in to see the master potter at work and perhaps create your own masterpiece. Pottery vouchers are included for coach drivers and tour organisers.

Option to include lunch on the Quay with this package.

Individual ticket prices

Adults - £12.50 Return, £8.00 Single, Children - £6.25 Return, £5.00 Single


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