Solent Cruises Ltd

26/05/2025

With Summer vibes kicking in - now’s the perfect time to start planning your fun nights out!☀️

Did you know we’re hosting a series of events aboard our vessels? 💃

🎤 11 July: Robbie Williams Tribute
🎤 25 July: 80’s/90’s Night
🎤 8 August: Silent Disco
🎤 29 August: Freddie Mercury Tribute

What are you waiting for? Book your summer nights out and secure your spot onboard!

Find out more 👉 solentcruises.co.uk/events

26/05/2025

Due to the windy weather forecast tomorrow we have made the decision to cancel our day trip to Portsmouth and harbour tours. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. 💙

25/05/2025

A great aerial shot of Ali cat passing HMS Queen Elizabeth during a Portsmouth Harbour tour.

Our fully catered boats offer unparalleled views of the aircraft carrier and much more, with full commentary detailing the ships and the history of the amazing port. Catch HMS Queen Elizabeth this half term.

Portsmouth Harbour tours depart on the hour from Gunwharf Quay daily.

24/05/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend?🌊

Why not hop across the Solent for a day out in Portsmouth?🤩

✔ Explore the historic dockyard
✔ Go shopping at Gunwharf Quays
✔ Take a stroll and explore Southsea
✔ Take in the view from the Spinnaker Tower

All of this for just £10 per adult & £8 per child.🎟

Plus don't forget from Monday 26th May we will be running our Day Trip to Portsmouth every single day.

Book your day out 👉 https://bit.ly/44Kg2Gm

23/05/2025

Only 20 tickets left - better be quick to secure your place to paarrrttttyyyyy 💃🏻🕺🏽🪩

Solent Cruises Ltd, Cowes – Discounted Tickets to 80s & 90s Afloat Summer Boat Party – normally £24.00 deal price £20.00

23/05/2025

Did you know that we're celebrating 60 years of service in 2025?⛴

We loved seeing this photo pop up in our inbox this week from former crew member Arran Stratton - taken on 11 July 1982 of Solent Scene as we watched Canberra return from the Falklands.😲

If you have any photos of our fleet from the past 60 years, please do send them our way.📸

22/05/2025

Did you hear Lee on this morning talking all things Solent Cruises. Thanks for having us 💙🩵

20/05/2025

Join us for a special trip on Saturday 13th September to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the SS Shieldhall.
Join us for a trip to remember - a chance to see SS Shieldhall and PS Waverley as they sail together to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Shieldhall. It will be a magnificent sight!

Departing our Gunwharf terminal at 1515 hours and returning back at 1815. The trip will take passengers out to the forts where we will meet the SS Shieldhall and PS Waverley. Don't forget your camera.
If you want to travel to and from the island give us a message to book on (extra charge available)

Tickets will be
£31 Adults
£17.50 children (5-14 years)
Travel from the Island at an extra cost
Pre booking is essential https://solent.b2c.bluefunnel.ticknovate.com/ticket/event/shieldhall_waverley
Image Copyright: ANDREW COOKE

19/05/2025

Book your trip across the Solent and make the most of the final Bank Holiday before August!⛴

Find out more at: solentcruises.co.uk

18/05/2025

Waterbus weekend - some snapshots of the Gosport attractions waterbus Jenny R during the glorious weekend sunshine.

Currently the waterbus operates Weds to Sunday to the Royal Navy Submarine
Museum and Explosion Museum from the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

15/05/2025

Save the Date! The Southsea Food Festival returns this Summer!🦞🍊

Book your trip across the Solent, ready for a day of delicious food, great fun, family entertainment and live music at this year's Southsea Food Festival .🎊

Expect a wide range of products, with everything from chocolate and cake to sausages, cheese, condiments and even Portsmouth aged rum! There'll be plenty of options for vegetarians, vegans and anyone avoiding gluten or dairy too.

Setting off from Thetis Wharf, Medina Road in Cowes, enjoy a trip across the Solent with crossings at £10 per person.

👉 Find out more: solentcruises.co.uk
📅 5 & 6 July 2025