Boat Trips

Throughout the season, launches leave Alum Bay beach on short cruises for close-up views of the Needles Lighthouse and rocks. After leaving the beach the boat cruises under the 400 ft. cliffs to view the sea-level Victorian fort and, high up in the cliffs, the cormorant nesting colonies - both of which may only be viewed from the sea. At the seaward end of the bay, the boat passes the remains of the original 'Needles' rock and then goes close to the massive Needles Lighthouse. On the return trip, the boat cruises further off shore to enable passengers to appreciate the breathtaking views of the cliff and coloured sands and to catch sight of the Needles Coastguard look-out. During the trip, an interesting commentary is provided to ensure that no points of interest are missed. All trips are subject to the weather being good enough for a totally safe passage.

Take your group on a leisurely 45-minute boat cruise around the historic Portsmouth Harbour & Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, home of the Royal Navy, past and present and see today's modern warships. The boats leave regularly from the jetty alongside HMS Warrior and take you on an interesting guided tour of Portsmouth harbour and the naval dockyards. This is the best way to view the active navy ships lying in port for servicing or supply, as well as to see the bustling commercial activity in the port. The tours also stop off at Gunwharf Quays. 'A truly marvellous sight-seeing experience with a very informative live commentary'

A really superb all-day return trip [or one way on day of arrival/departure] to visit one or two of the following HMS Victory / Mary Rose / RN Submarine ‘Alliance’ / Spitbank Fort [admissions extra] - plus a shipside view of British and visiting naval ships in the harbour.

A voyage up the River Medina and return. See the development of the estuary for light industrial and leisure use. Approx. 1 hour's duration.