Blog & News
Extra running days for Easter
We are giving you more chances to pop to Portsmouth for days out and see friends and family over the Easter holidays. Between Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April we will be running every day from Cowes to Portsmouth. Departs:Departs at 0930 hours from Thetis...
Pilot for Super Yacht Hadar
We had an early start recently where we were the Pilot boat for the overnight arrival of the 446 foot Hadar. Arriving at 0300, with the crew completing a guest transfer to Gunwharf at 0430 before she departed again at 1100, setting course for Gibraltar. Hadar...
Fleet Maintenance
Every year, every Solent Cruise boat has to come out of the water for inspection by the MCA and cleaning. It is a well through out programme and the process starts in early October and finishes in March. The refits are completed at either Wight Shipyard or Diverse...
New Needles Trip for 2026
Introducing The Needles Cruise...Cruise through Cowes Harbour and travel along the Island coastline with views of Hurst Castle and the Victorian Forts. Get up close to the 19th Century active Needles Lighthouse with full commentary throughout the cruise. Bar on board...
2026 Boat Parties
Join us on board in 2026 for some epic boat parties. We have lined up a fantastic selection of party nights on the water. There is something for everyone. From the returning popular Silent Disco to the brand new Ibiza Anthems with DJ Omar – come and party with us. ...
Give the gift of a Solent Cruises Gift Voucher
Looking for a gift for Christmas and not sure what to get? Time running out? How about a Solent Cruises gift voucher? You can buy them for our popular trips including:Day Trip to PortsmouthTwo Ports CruisePortsmouth Harbour Tour You can by them by emailing our office...
Silver Winner at the Isle of Wight Awards
We recently attended the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards at Northwood House to join fellow island businesses who were shortlisted. We had a lovely evening and were delighted to have been awarded silver in the Best Activity Provider Category. Thank you to everyone who...
Solent Cruises mark Remembrance Sunday
On Remembrance Sunday Solent Cruises sponsored the Memorial Spider Ride up to the monument at Havenstreet for the 2 minutes silence remembering the fallen and the animals who also served.
Maritime Legacy Award Winning
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Solent Cruises has won the Maritime Legacy Award at the 2025 Maritime Solent Awards awarded in memory of our Dad Mark. The Maritime Solent Awards are regional maritime awards to celebrate the region’s outstanding maritime...
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards
We are delighted to be a finalists for the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards in the Best Activity Provider catorgory. We are in the final 3 in the category and the awards are taking place on the Thursday 13th November where we will be crowned either Gold Silver or...









