A hassle free boat ride to brownsea. All boat tickets appear to be interchangeable from Poole to islands with the 2 boat companies giving more freedom of timings.

If you are visiting Poole, make sure to take the ferry around the islands, stopping off at Brownsea Island which is now owned by the National Trust. This is where the Scout movement was founded in the early 1900s and it is now home to some of the most amazing bird-watching you will find in the UK. There are several... More

We used the ferry from Sandbanks - efficient (Does not run at 13.00 hours) A short journey to the Island and the best way to get there - direct there and back

the ferries are punctual and you can have a great overview to Sandbanks and the big houses and to brownsea island. the service is great.

Both ferries to Brownsea Island and over to Studland from Sandbanks run at very regular intervals. The crossings for both are safe and very short, ideal for those of us with no sea legs!. You can go by foot ,car or on a public bus across to Studland or just foot passenger over to Brownsea Island. No cars allowed here.

Boat stable and crew were very knowledgable about the area. Toilets aboard and tea and coffee available. You can go up top or stay in the warm undercover. Car park (Quay Vistors) right next to boat station.

Good trip to Brownsea Island on the ferry and it was also an interesting commentary on the way back. The added bonus was we had the boat all to ourselves on the return journey!

fab views had no idea Poole harbour is so big ! Weather could have been kinder to us . But the commentary was so fascinating and funny that didn't matter.

If you have not seen the harbour from the water then you simply have to take a boat trip. It all looks so different from the water . You really get to see the natural beauty and of course all the wonderful architecture. Kids love this boat trip as do granny's like. A bit of fresh air and an hour... More