Poole England
United Kingdom

6 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Seabourn Cruise Line (4 Cruises)

SeaDream Yacht Club (2 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

At South Quay, opened in 2018 for vessels up to 220 metres. The ship threads its way in across the harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. From there, ten minutes' walk reaches the old quays and the heart of the old town.
Poole Quay and the Georgian old town on foot, then the boat shuttle to Brownsea Island. It is a natural sequence: everything starts at the quayside and comes back to it, with no road transport.
An island in the middle of the harbour, managed by the National Trust, mixing pine woodland with a bird lagoon. Shuttles leave regularly from the quay and arrive after a short crossing between the yachts. It justifies a few hours of the call on its own.
A route marked by brass shell-shaped studs set into the pavements, guiding the curious from one historic site to the next through the old town. It entertains families as much as heritage enthusiasts, and it saves consulting a map.
Georgian houses of weathered brick, cobbled courtyards and lanes on a medieval plan, one street back from the quayside. Look up at the dated lintels and brass knockers: the prosperity of 18th-century shipowners shows in every detail.
No, entry is free. It tells the long maritime history of the haven, from smugglers to transatlantic flying boats. Next door, Scaplen's Court preserves rooms dating from the 14th century.
Like an inland sea: kilometres of calm water dotted with wooded islands, yachts and sandbanks. This inlet of Dorset is among the largest natural harbours in the world, and the ship's approach gives the best possible view of it.
Pottery. The kilns of the famous local pottery burned for many years a short walk from the quay, and its colourful pieces can still be found with the antique dealers of the district. It is a souvenir more rooted in the town than anything off a shop shelf.
Very much so. The Cockle Trail turns the visit into a treasure hunt, the crossing to Brownsea is always a hit, and the quay is flat and lively. The free museum lets you come and go without calculating.
Pound sterling and English. Cards are accepted everywhere, including for the boat shuttles and excursions leaving from the quay. Cash machines are easy to find in the old town.