Dorset Cruises
Make your next occasion one to remember
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From weddings and milestone celebrations to client entertaining and team events, Dorset Queen offers a beautifully different way to bring people together.
Some occasions deserve more than the usual venue. Whether it is a significant birthday, an anniversary, a wedding celebration or an opportunity to thank the people who matter to your business, Dorset Queen provides a memorable setting in the heart of one of Dorset’s most beautiful locations.
Built in 1938 and lovingly restored, the vintage motor yacht combines historic character with everything needed for a relaxed and enjoyable occasion on the water. Guests can take in panoramic views from the upper deck, enjoy drinks from the onboard bar and watch the familiar scenery of Poole Harbour unfold around them.
It is distinctive without feeling formal and impressive without losing its sense of warmth – a place where guests can relax, talk and enjoy being together.
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Celebrations with a difference
Dorset Queen is available for private charter for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other important occasions.
For couples, the yacht can provide elegant transport to or from waterside wedding venues, host a reception or become part of the day’s celebrations. With beautiful views across Poole Harbour and plenty of opportunities for photographs, it
offers a wonderfully individual addition to a Dorset wedding.
Private charters can also be tailored for milestone birthdays, family gatherings and anniversaries. Indoor and outdoor seating, a panoramic upper deck with its own Prosecco bar and a premium sound system for music or speeches help to create an occasion that feels personal from beginning to end.
Take business off dry land
The same qualities make Dorset Queen an inspired choice for client entertaining, team celebrations, networking events and company milestones.
Dorset Cruises’ private corporate experiences are designed to make hosting effortless. Options include Harbour Nights, featuring a barbecue, drinks and music as the sun sets over the water, from £45 per guest, and The Sundowner, with Dorset sparkling wine or Champagne, a gourmet barbecue and a curated golden-hour playlist, from £65 per guest.
For daytime occasions, a private Afternoon High Tea or Morning Brunch Cruise is available from £40 per guest. Group discounts are offered across selected packages, and experiences can be tailored to suit the occasion.
It is a refreshing alternative to the traditional function room – and one guests, colleagues and clients are unlikely to forget.
Looking ahead to 2027
The popularity of Dorset Cruises’ ticketed experiences continues to grow, with all remaining 2026 events now sold out.
Bookings are already opening for selected 2027 cruises, including Afternoon High Tea, Gin & Jazz and the much-loved Fish & Chip Cruise. With places limited to preserve the intimate feel of each experience, early booking is recommended.
Private charter enquiries are also welcomed for weddings, celebrations and corporate occasions. To explore the possibilities, visit Dorset Cruises or call 01202 844199.
CONTACT
Tel. 01202 844 199
Email. info@dorsetcruises.co.uk
