Solent and Local Boat Cruising Destinations

Solent Boating Destinations Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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.

Plus you can head further afield to Chichester, Swanage and Poole once you have completed the relevant induction sessions.

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

Swanage

Swanage is a nostalgic English resort town located just south of Old Harry Rocks ...

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Studland & Poole Harbour

Visit glorious Studland, Brownsea Island and Poole. ...

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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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Lymington

Lymington is a Georgian market town located on the southern edge of the New Forest. ...

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Hamble

Hamble River is a picturesque, quiet river at the entrance to Southampton Water. ...

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Ocean Village

Ocean Village Marina is sheltered by Southampton Water and is located in the heart of Southampton. ...

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Beaulieu River and Buckler’s Hard

Beaulieu River is a charming, unspoilt river to visit. Privately owned by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu ...

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Yarmouth

Yarmouth town is located in the Western Solent, and has main ferry services operating from its harbour. ...

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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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Osborne Bay

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

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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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