Dorset Cruises

16/09/2026

That’s a wrap on our Wareham River Cruises for 2026! ⚓️

Thank you to everyone who stepped aboard Dorset Queen and sailed the Frome with us this season. Here's a look back at Sunday’s final cruise 📸

Missed the boat this year, or already planning next summer’s day out? 2027 dates are officially live!

Lock in your seats early by heading to dorsetcruises.co.uk/tour/wareham-river-cruise/

14/09/2026

If these decks could talk, the stories they would tell ⚓️

Long before hosting Afternoon High Teas and harbour cruises, Dorset Queen began life in 1938 as the Gay Queen, cruising the Kyles of Bute and Loch Striven. Just two years later, the Royal Navy came calling; requisitioned for wartime service in 1940, she is believed to have taken part in the historic Dunkirk rescue missions.

Over the decades, she has served naval bases and ferried passengers across the UK under three different names (Gay Queen, Alice Marie & Queen of the Fal), before finally finding her forever home right here on Poole Quay as the Dorset Queen in 2008.

Want to find out more about the history of our stunning vintage motor yacht? Head to dorsetcruises.co.uk/dorset-queen-history/

13/09/2026

Missed out on our Afternoon High Tea this year? Don’t let it happen again 🫖

Tickets for next season are now on sale, and dates are already booking up!

Step aboard our vintage motor yacht, Dorset Queen, and enjoy the perfect midweek treat. Your ticket includes:
🍰 Delicious homemade sandwiches, scones with clotted cream & jam, and delicate fancies
🥂 A chilled glass of Prosecco on arrival (or upgrade to bottomless!)
🛥️ A luxury cruise around Poole Harbour

With only 22 seats per sailing, our Afternoon High Tea is the ultimate exclusive escape. Don’t wait - these cruises sell out quickly every year!

Book your spot onboard now - dorsetcruises.co.uk/tour/afternoon-high-tea/

10/09/2026

On Sunday, we held our final Gin & Jazz Cruise of 2026 🎷

The sun was shining, the drinks were flowing, and The Fifinellas treated us to another sensational performance.

Here are a few highlights from on deck 📸

Missed out this year? Our 2027 cruises are officially on sale!

Secure your space now at dorsetcruises.co.uk/tour/gin-and-jazz/

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Finding the right way to honour someone special often comes down to one simple question: where were they happiest?

If their favourite days were spent by the coast, cruising through Poole Harbour surrounded by open skies and calm water offers a meaningful way to return them to the place they cherished most.

With private use of the Dorset Queen and a caring and respectful team to take care of the details, you can simply focus on being together and celebrating your loved one.

If you’re planning a celebration of life or an ash scattering, we’re here to support you with care and kindness.
Visit dorsetcruises.co.uk/celebrations-of-life/ to find out more.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Are you planning a special celebration next year? Consider this your sign to get ahead of the crowd and let us pour the first round 🥂

Book your 2027 private charter with Dorset Cruises before Christmas, and your entire party will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink on us!

Whether you’re planning an unforgettable summer party, a team day out, or your wedding, having exclusive use of our 1938 vintage motor yacht turns any gathering into an extraordinary experience.

Perfect for:
✨ Milestone Birthdays
✨ Anniversary Parties
✨ Intimate Wedding Receptions & Wedding Transport
✨Corporate Parties & Team Days Out
✨ Family Reunions

With panoramic open viewing decks, fully stocked bars, tailored catering options, and a multi-deck sound system, you bring the guest list and we'll take care of the rest.

Dates for next season are filling quickly, book yours today by heading to dorsetcruises.co.uk

04/09/2026

The best gifts are the ones you’ll talk about for years to come 🎁

If you’re hunting for a last-minute gift idea that doesn’t feel rushed, a Dorset Cruises gift certificate is the perfect choice.

You can choose from a range of iconic cruises aboard our vintage motor yacht, Dorset Queen:
🫖 Afternoon High Tea Cruise - freshly baked scones & stunning harbour views
🎷 Gin & Jazz Cruise - live music from our resident duo The Fifinellas paired with Gin Fizz Cocktails
🍷Dorset Vineyard Cruise - a Dorset sparkling w**e experience and lunch at The Priory Hotel, Wareham
🥂Wareham Sunday Brunch & River Cruises - a relaxing morning cruising along the picturesque River Frome

Get your gift certificate today: dorsetcruises.co.uk

03/09/2026

This weekend is our final Gin & Jazz Cruise of the season 🎷

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us this year. Because this cruise is always incredibly popular, we’ve released 2027 dates so you can plan ahead (or treat someone to the ultimate gift).

Sipping on a chilled Gin Fizz Cocktail, cruising past Brownsea Castle, and enjoying The Fifinellas performing live electro-swing jazz - can a Sunday afternoon get much better?

Book your space today: dorsetcruises.co.uk/tour/gin-and-jazz/