Solent and local cruising destinations

The Solent is packed with a fabulous choice of destinations to suit your mood. For somewhere quiet, why not pick up a vistors buoy or drop anchor in Newtown Creek or the Beaulieu River for a swim and lunch?

There’s a huge choice of great restaurants and cafes in Cowes, Yarmouth, Hamble, Lymington and Bembridge. And if you fancy a night away on board, all these ports have bookable marinas.

See our quick guides to all the places you can visit.

Freedom to enjoy your UK boat club

Freedom to enjoy your UK boat club as LOCKDOWN RULES are relaxed. ...

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Colwell Bay & Totland Bay

Colwell Bay – Isle of Wight An excellent, sheltered bay to anchor up and visit for lunch ...

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Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a beautiful cruising destination ...

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Hythe

Hythe is a quaint village on the edge of the New Forest. Overlooking Southampton Water ...

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Langstone Harbour

Langstone Harbour is a quiet and under explored Harbour, packed with naval history. ...

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Cowes

Cowes is undoubtedly the most popular destination on the Isle of Wight ...

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Priory Bay

If the sun is shining, the sky is blue and you’re looking for a sandy beach then look no further! ...

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Seaview

Sea View offers a lovely seaside village on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight. ...

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Bembridge Harbour

Visiting Bembridge Harbour is an absolute treat. ...

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Portsmouth Harbour

Portsmouth Harbour is steeped in maritime history and there’s plenty to see on a cruise around ...

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Osborne Bay

Osborne bay is, almost undoubtedly, one of the most popular lunch anchorages in the Solent. ...

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Newtown Creek

Newtown Creek offers one of the most peaceful spots in the Solent. The creek is protected ...

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