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Isle of Wight
Day trip to the Isle of Wight
Enjoy a relaxed cruise across the Solent ...
Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Priory, Hurst Castle and the Needles Lighthouse & Rocks are just some of the sights you will see.
| Sailings: | Wednesdays (Weather Permitting) | ||
| Apr 6th to May 25th Wed only |
May 26th to Sept 2nd Wed only | Sept 3rd to Sept 28th Wed only |
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| Depart Bournemouth | 10.30 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| Depart Poole | 9.25 | 9.25 | |
| Depart Swanage | 9.30 | 9.30 | 9.30 |
| Arrive Yarmouth | 12.15 | 12.15 | 12.15 |
| Depart Yarmouth | 15.15 | 16.15 | 15.15 |
| Arrive Bournemouth | 17.00 | 18.00 | 17.00 |
| Arrive Poole | 18.45 | 18.30 | |
| Arrive Swanage | 17.45 | 18.45 | 17.45 |
| Cost: | £20 adult, £10 child | ||
Advanced booking advised
This cruise heads east along the Boscombe and Southbourne coast lines, passing the magnificent Hengistbury Head, and then turns north to cross Christchurch Bay giving fine views of Christchurch Priory, Mudeford and Highcliffe Beaches. It then passes Hurst Castle, which guards the entrance to the Solent. It was here that King Charles I was imprisoned prior to his execution at the Tower of London.
The boat then passes Forts Albert and Victoria on the Island Shore, and Keyhaven on the Mainland before arriving at Yarmouth where passengers disembark and have time to explore the harbour town and ancient castle. There is then the opportunity to take the Open Top Bus for a trip to view the Needles Rocks, Lighthouse and Alum Chine, or to spend some time at The Needles Pleasure Park before returning home.