Poole Harbour Osprey Cruises 2027
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Our highly popular, award-winning Osprey Cruises return for another season! The trips see us setting out into the harbour in search of the 'mullet-hawk' during their peak autumn migration. From early August to mid-September, Poole Harbour functions as a vital service station for this iconic bird of prey, with many taking the opportunity to refuel before continuing on their long 3,000-mile journey to warmer wintering grounds.
We'll spend time in the Wareham Channel, the harbour's premier Osprey fishing grounds, where the shallow waters teem with mullet, bass and flounder and act as a magnet to migrant Osprey. No two trips are ever the same as migrants stream through the harbour, and other raptors often encountered from the trips can include Marsh Harrier, White-tailed Eagle, Peregrine, Hobby, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. Regular morning and afternoon trips mean you could also double up and enjoy a full day out in the harbour in search of Ospreys! There'll also be an opportunity to learn about the Poole Harbour Osprey Translocation Project, responsible for restoring Ospreys as a breeding species to the South Coast after a 180-year absence.
Save the Date!
Our 2027 cruise dates are now confirmed and listed below, so you can get planning!
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are not yet on sale. We're currently working behind the scenes on a new booking system, with tickets expected to go live on our website in the New Year.
Would you like to be among the first to know when tickets are released? Simply register your interest HERE or at the button below, and we'll let you know as soon as bookings open.
2027 Cruise Dates: Get Your Diary Out!
| Wednesday 4th August | 9am-12pm |
| Thursday 5th August | 9am-12pm |
| Friday 6th August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 7th August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 7th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Sunday 8th August | 9am-12pm |
| Sunday 8th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Wednesday 11th August | 9am-12pm |
| Thursday 12th August | 9am-12pm |
| Friday 13th August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 14th August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 14th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Sunday 15th August | 9am-12pm |
| Sunday 15th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Wednesday 18th August | 9am-12pm |
| Wednesday 18th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Thursday 19th August | 9am-12pm |
| Thursday 19th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Friday 20th August | 9am-12pm |
| Friday 20th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Saturday 21st August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 21st August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Sunday 22nd August | 9am-12pm |
| Sunday 22nd August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Wednesday 25th August | 9am-12pm |
| Wednesday 25th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Thursday 26th August | 9am-12pm |
| Thursday 26th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Friday 27th August | 9am-12pm |
| Friday 27th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Saturday 28th August | 9am-12pm |
| Saturday 28th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Sunday 29th August | 9am-12pm |
| Sunday 29th August | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Monday 30th August (Bank Holiday) | 9am-12pm |
| Monday 30th August (Bank Holiday) | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Thursday 2nd September | 9am–12pm |
| Thursday 2nd September | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Friday 3rd September | 9am–12pm |
| Friday 3rd September | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Saturday 4th September | 9am–12pm |
| Saturday 4th September | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Sunday 5th September | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday 5th September | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday 8th September | 9am–12pm |
| Thursday 9th September | 9am–12pm |
| Friday 10th September | 9am–12pm |
| Saturday 11th September | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday 12th September | 9am–12pm |
We look forward to welcoming you aboard for another fantastic Osprey season!
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Additional Information
- Boat trips depart from and return to Poole Quay boarding with Greenslade Pleasure Boats (orange-and-white kiosk) opposite the Lord Nelson pub
- Nearest public car park is Quay Visitors multi-storey car park (please note there is a height limit)
- View our travel guide for more information about getting to our event | PDF
- Toilet facilities, undercover seating and light refreshments are available onboard
- Tickets do not need to be printed as we will use a digital guest-list when boarding
- Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance and guide dogs
- Important information about accessibility: Please note that, due to the size of the boarding ramp and steps to access the lower deck of the boat, there are unfortunately some limitations for wheelchair users on our boat trips. Please read Greenslade Pleasure Boats full access statement before booking if you, or one of your party, are a wheelchair user. Information about carer's tickets can be found in our FAQs section
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We will attempt with every effort to arrive back on time, but please note that due the state of the tides, weather or sightings we may arrive back up to half an hour later than originally stated
