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UK / South East / Hampshire

Blue Funnel Cruises

Ferry House Ocean Village, Ocean Way, Southampton, SO14 3TJ

For an unforgettable day out and a warm reception, hop aboard and join us for a Blue Funnel river cruise.

Our vessel MV Ocean Scene holds up to 340 passengers. She has large open sundecks and spacious heated interior saloons making her accessible all year round for day cruises and evening party nights.

On board our fully trained and uniformed staff are always there to ensure personal attention and that your cruise runs smoothly. Cruises can range from simple docks tours offering fabulous views of the Cruise ships when in port to a day out on the Solent covering all the local rivers including going down to Portsmouth or over to the Isle of Wight. Time ashore is offered on some of our cruises.

While cruising, enjoy a wide range of beverages hot and cold from our fully stocked licensed bar and freshly prepared meals cooked & served on board by our catering staff. This could be a simple basket meal or a 4 Course silver service dinner, the choice is yours. Our itinerary offers a wide range of ‘Summer Specials’ at discounted prices, we welcome groups large & small, tour companies and individuals to book with us along with everyone else who would like to experience a local river trip. Visit the itinerary page on our website to see new trips as they are added throughout the year and the variety of events we can offer. We now offer online booking so you can book whenever suits you, just remember tickets are non transferable and non refundable once purchased.

Public river cruises run all year-round Christmas being a very busy time for us with our festive Lunch cruise and Christmas party evenings. Considering a private charter? We can tailor any package to your requirements. We are here to make your day something special that you will always remember.

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Opening Times

Timings vary please see our website for departure times of each cruise.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Local car parking information is available from Blue Funnel.

Prices

Prices vary depending on cruise please see website for all the information.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Café

Disabled Access

Toilets

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