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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

Events

30th Nov 7:15pm - 11:15pm

Christmas Party Cruise at Blue Funnel Cruises – November

Get into the Christmas spirit afloat with one of our festive party cruises.

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2nd - 16th Dec

Festive Lunch Cruise at Blue Funnel Cruises

Celebrate the Yuletide merriment with Christmas lunch aboard our festively decorated vessels.

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6th - 21st Dec

Christmas Party Cruises at Blue Funnel Cruises – December

Get into the Christmas spirit afloat with one of our festive party cruises sailing on selected dates throughout December.

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Other things to do nearby

26th Oct - 3rd Nov

October Half Term at Beaulieu

The smell of hot chocolate and pumpkins is in the air…October half-term is well on its way!

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29th Nov - 30th Dec

Glow Marwell at Marwell Wildlife

Make memories to last a lifetime as Glow Marwell’s magical light experience returns this winter brighter
than ever before!

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Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Zoo is a beautiful 140-acre outdoor attraction, nestled in Winchester’s countryside.

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Visit Winchester Map

The Winchester Visitor Map is your go to for information regarding the city centre and the areas around Winchester.

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Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Discover Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester and 60 miles from London.

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16th Mar, 10:00am - 3rd Nov, 4:30pm

Explore The Art of Buckler’s Hard

Explore The Art of Buckler’s Hard, a new exhibition showcasing art from the recent Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Semi final, as well as paintings from the Montagu family collection.

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Buckler’s Hard

On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the unspoilt haven of Buckler’s Hard which remains untouched by the passage of time.

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – HMS M.33

From Gallipoli to Russia, Monitor-class to minelayer, discover the unbelievable story of one of the last surviving British First World War ships still in existence.

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – Royal Navy – HMS Victory

The Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Victory is Britain’s most celebrated naval warship, an enduring memorial to Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, and an icon of the Royal Navy.

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