Boating and Cruises in Portsmouth

Whether you are looking for Boat Trips around Portsmouth Harbour, a boat cruise from the Isle of Wight or even require a boat for a scattering of ashes, you can find it here in Portsmouth. 

We are the main link between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Every year, we carry over 4.6 million passengers, making us one of the UK’s largest domestic ferry operators.


A visit to Portsmouth is not complete without taking a leisurely sight-seeing cruise on board the Spirit of Portsmouth.
Visitors can choose from a range of cruises, taking in the beautiful Hamble River or the scenic Beaulieu River - the perfect way to spend the day. Cruises depart from Gosport but ticket-holders can get a free ferry transfers across from Portsmouth.

The Portsmouth Harbour Tour lasts for between 40 and 50 minutes. We depart from Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Where-ever you join the Harbour Tour you can leave at either point, but only one trip per person is allowed per ticket.
The cruises around Portsmouth Harbour and Naval Dockyard give views of the modern Royal Navy, Historical sights, and areas of natural environment.

Portsmouth Harbour Tour

Portsmouth Harbour Tour

The cruises around Portsmouth Harbour and Naval Dockyard give views of the modern Royal Navy, Historical sights, and areas of natural environment.

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Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries

We are the main link between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Every year, we carry over 4.6 million passengers, making us one of the UK’s largest domestic ferry operators. Portsmouth to Caen is Brittany Ferries' most popular route due to the conveniently placed ports with excellent road links.

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Wightlink Ferry

Wightlink Ferry

Enjoy a day out, short break or holiday with Wightlink. The ferry company to the Isle of Wight. Wightlink are one of the main links between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. We operate a foot passenger ferry and a car ferry service.

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