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What's Included
- Relaxing cruise along the River Frome on a 1930s Motor Yacht
- Drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar throughout the cruise
- Live commentary from your captain
- Cruise up the river for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
- Disembark for free time or your brunch
- Re-board for your return journey to Poole Harbour
Wareham River Cruise
- Free time for one hour in Wareham to go ashore
- Opportunity to stroll through the Saxon town of Wareham or walk along the river
Sunday Brunch Cruise
- 1 hour 40 minute shore-side break
- Enjoy a pre-ordered brunch at The Bear Hotel in Wareham
What Can I Expect
Wareham river cruise fun! Set sail from Poole Quay on a boat trip to discover the pretty town of Wareham. It's something of a hidden gem in Dorset and this cruise is the perfect way to get there!
Your cruise departs from bustling Poole Quay. You'll be sailing on Dorset Queen, a beautifully restored vintage motor yacht. With a maximum of 40 passengers onboard, the vessel is the ideal size for a trip to Wareham.
Heading west out of the harbour, you'll traverse the Wareham Channel, with Brownsea Island in the distance. You'll pass by Holton Heath on one side and the stunning natural wildlife habitats of Arne on the other. You'll see farms and meadows too, as you make your way gently down the Frome estuary.
You will then continue along the River Frome to dock right next to the South Causeway road bridge, at the Quayside. This attractive Dorset market town flourished thanks to the easy access to the sea, via the route you've just taken on the boat.
Once you have disembarked, the quay to the heart of the old town is easily do-able on foot, making it easy to explore. Wareham is a wonderful place. It's a Saxon settlement, but there are vestiges of times before that, including remnants of the town walls and ramparts.
The voyage from Poole to Wareham takes just over an hour each way. That gives you enough time to explore the town on arrival, or enjoy your tasty brunch at The Bear if you have chosen the Sunday Brunch Cruise package. The Bear is a cosy Georgian coaching inn right in the heart of Wareham and a great place to eat.
And of course, back onboard Dorset Queen for your return journey, there are fully-stocked bars, including the very popular Prosecco bar. So, sit back, enjoy the view, the company and a drink or two, as you voyage back on your Wareham river cruise! Buy tickets online now.
When Is It Available
- Selected Sundays between April and September
- Please note both experiences are fully booked for 2024. Vouchers purchased will be valid for 2025 dates
Dates Scheduled for 2025:
- Wareham River Sunday 29th June
- Wareham Sunday Brunch Sunday 13th July
Wareham River Cruise
- Cruises depart at 10:30
Sunday Brunch Cruise
- Cruises depart at 10:00
Location
- Cruises depart from Poole Quay, Dorset
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Menu
Sample Brunch Menu
Your choice of the following options