Solent Cruises Ltd

30/08/2025

Did you know that our Portsmouth Harbour Tours are running daily throughout September (weather permitting)?⛴

If you're spending time in Gunwharf, why not take an hour out of your day to hop aboard and explore the harbour? Cruise around the Naval Base to view warships past and present.⚓️

Book online or at our kiosk: solentcruises.co.uk/cruises-charters

29/08/2025

A real treat for the waterbus passengers in Portsmouth Harbour yesterday when the HMS Trent passed by on arrival. The Trent is unique for her distinctive camouflage, presenting a fantastic photo. The overseas patrol vessel is here for a few weeks before returning to her forward patrol area in the Mediterranean and off west Africa.

Catch this amazing vessel on a Portsmouth Harbour tour. Tours depart daily, on the hour from Gunwharf Quay.

28/08/2025

Interesting ship in Portsmouth Harbour at the moment. The Omani sail training ship RON SHABAB OMAN II. Despite her appearance, the ship is just over 10 years old and provides cadets with their first experience of the sea.

Catch this amazing vessel on a Portsmouth Harbour tour. Tours depart daily, on the hour from Gunwharf Quay.

28/08/2025

This Saturday, our team will go head-to-head against some amazing Island businesses - all in support of Wessex Cancer Support IOW !🚣

We’re taking part in their Dragon Boat Race to help raise vital funds for Wessex Cancer Support, a charity that offers free, local, and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They also run the Daisy Buses, helping Islanders travel to mainland hospital appointments.

If you are able to spare anything to help this cause, we've popped our giving link below.🙏

https://wessexcancersupport.enthuse.com/pf/ali-rayment

27/08/2025

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Solent Cruises, Cowes – Earlybird Tickets to Freddie Mercury Tribute Summer Boat Party – normally £26.00 deal price £22.00

26/08/2025

Last chance to vote for us in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards!⭐️

We’ve been nominated for 'Best Activity Provider' in the 2025 awards!

If you’ve enjoyed a day out on the Solent with us - whether on a day trip, harbour tour, or special event - we’d really appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes to vote for us.⛴

Thank you!🙏

👉 Vote here: https://bit.ly/4ot1kuU

24/08/2025

There's still time to book our Freddie Mercury Tribute Boat Party!⛴

Setting sail from Thetis Terminal in Cowes at 19:30 and returning at 22:30, you'll be transported out on to the Solent for a night of fun, laughter and a lot of dancing, as you party the night away to some of Queen's classics!💃

👉 solentcruises.co.uk
📆 29 August 2025

22/08/2025

Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of SS Shieldhall!⛴

We'll be taking passengers out aboard Solent Cat for a special trip to the forts, where we'll meet SS Shieldhall and PS Waverley sailing together in celebration of this milestone anniversary. It promises to be a magnificent sight - and one not to be missed!

Tickets are £31 for adults, and £17.50 for children, head to our website to book!🎟

👉 www.solentcruises.co.uk/event/shieldhall-waverley/
📸 Andrew Shapland
📆 13 September 2025

22/08/2025

The August Bank Holiday is almost here, and now's the time to make those last minute weekend plans!⚓️

Whether it's shopping and lunch at Gunwharf, taking in an event across the water, a day of exploring Portsmouth and Southsea, or hopping aboard one of our vessels for a Harbour Tour, we've got your perfect day out covered.🌊

Book your trip across the Solent, here: solentcruises.co.uk

21/08/2025

Congratulations to crew member Rosie who had her GSCE results today 🎊🥳 she did really well and we are all super proud of her 👏🏼

20/08/2025

Join us for our Two Ports Cruise of Cowes & Portsmouth ⛴

Cruise through Cowes Harbour - world-famous for yachting - and out into the Solent with stunning views of the Island’s coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle.🏰

Then sail across the eastern Solent, taking in the Solent sea forts, before heading into Portsmouth Naval Base - home of the Royal Navy, past and present.

⛴ Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays (subject to availability)
⚓️ Departs Thetis Wharf Terminal at 10:30

🌐 Book here: solentcruises.co.uk/cruises-charters

19/08/2025

This week Portsmouth Harbour tours will be hosting the gigantic Virgin Cruises ship Brilliant Lady. This is the maiden arrival of the ship which will be here hosting various launch promotions until Thursday evening.
Catch Brilliant Lady and others on a Portsmouth Harbour tour, or a Two Ports Tour from Cowes. https://www.solentcruises.co.uk/booking/
Portsmouth Harbour tours depart daily on the hour from Gunwharf Quay.