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Passenger Boat Trips

A full programme of passenger trips to and from Swanage Pier is available throughout the summer months. Passenger boat trips are operated by City Cruises Ltd.

These range from full-day cruises along the Jurassic Coast to shorter trips to view spectacular Old Harry Rocks and into Poole Harbour.  The popular Sea Train Adventure combines a relaxing cruise from Poole Harbour into Swanage and then steam train to Corfe Castle, where you will have time to explore the ruins of Corfe Castle before your return into Poole Harbour.  Check Swanage Railway website for train times

The boats have wide open decks, comfortable lounges and washrooms aboard. A fully licensed bar serving hot and cold beverages, beers, wines, snack and soft drinks.

For timetables or more information please contact City Cruises . You can book direct with the boat operator or via the Tourist Information Centre.

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Full details of special Swanage Pier Summer Boat Cruises can be found on our Events page.

Waverley Paddle Steamer Trips

Summer sailings from Swanage Pier aboard the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering tunnels, timber decks and gleaming varnish and brass. Built in 1947, this wonderful vessel offers regular trips calling at various ports around the UK.

Passenger Access

Access to ships for sailings from Swanage Pier is from the lower pier deck, via a small flight of eight open steps.  Passengers should please consider this when making their arrangements for sailings to or from Swanage Pier.

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Boat Trips from Swanage

Boat trips from swanage to the jurassic coast, city cruises poole.

Website: https://www.cityexperiences.com/poole/

Daily departures April – October 10:30, 11:45, 13:00 and 14:30 from Swanage Pier.

This is a circular cruise and the boat trip takes around 2 hours 15 minutes. The boat stops at Poole Quay and some passengers will get off but with this ticket you’ll have to stay on the boat. If you want to get off at Poole Quay then you need pay for a Poole quay return ticket which is more expensive (see below)

More info at: https://www.cityexperiences.com/poole/

Boat Trips from Swanage to Poole Quay

Daily departures April – October Departures from Swanage Pier: 10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00 or 16:45 Departures from Poole Quay: 09:15, 10:30, 11:45, 13:00, 14:45 or 15:45 The boat takes about 1 hour each way.

Advance booking is highly recommended. You can select the date and time of departure and return on their website https://www.cityexperiences.com/poole/

Marsh Boats

Website: http://www.marshsboats.co.uk/boats.htm

Marsh Boats is a small family business based in Swanage. The Marsh family have been running boat and fishing trips from The Stone Quay for over 100 years. ( Google map )

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Sea Train - Swanage

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Sea Train Adventure

A relaxing cruise around the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast with live commentary arriving at the Victorian seaside resort of Swanage, where you will disembark at Swanage Pier , one of only 14 remaining timber piers in the country.  Here you can explore the town's unique stores or grab a bite to eat before making your way to the railway station.

Take a step back to 1885 as you board the steam train from Swanage to Corfe or Norden, both stops offering free museums. 

You can also explore the ruins of Corfe Castle or enjoy the sights from one of the old pubs in the village.

On your return you shall embark once more along the magnificent chalk formations into Poole Harbour.  

  • 1 hour cruise (each way)
  • Swanage Railway Train ticket
  • Live commentary on the boat
  • Fully licensed bar on the boat

Please note:

That cruises are subject to weather, tide and sea conditions. Regretfully City Cruises boats are not wheelchair accessable.

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Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

City cruises are running their poole / swanage sightseeing cruise around swanage and poole quay across the 30th march to the 31st october.

This cruise will be running across Poole Quay, Swanage, Brownsea Island, Studland and more of the Jurassic Coast!

Enjoy this one hour of sailing time and soak up Dorset's Coastal views!

  • Adult Return (17+) - £21
  • Adult Single - £17
  • Child Return - £15.50
  • Child Single (5-16) - £9.50
  • Infant (0-4) – Free
  • Dog - £2.00

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