Greenslade Pleasure Boats
Greenslade Pleasure Boats
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We are a family run local business provding a daily ferry service to Brownsea Island, we have Harbour and coastal cruises throughout the season and we have boats which do a regular service from Poole to Wareham. We cater for parties, weddings, and all your celebrations. We pride ourselves on being the original family company on Poole Quay and our customer service is second to none!
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John Croxall
Emsworth, UK34 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
A last minute decision to purchase 2 tickets (£10 each) to go on a little voyage around Brownsea Island and surrounding islands. On a cool October afternoon we had a very pleasant trip with a very informative captain. All in all a very enjoyable trip which I found excellent value for money. Highly recommend.
Written 7 October 2022
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Laura C
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Aug 2022
We went on the Wareham River cruise which was brilliant, great value for money, the crew are friendly and helpful. The commentary on the trip is perfect, just enough to let you know about the local area and what to look out for but also good to have some quiet times to to be able to enjoy the surroundings. Well done to the skipper on our trip who spotted the white tailed eagle and slowed the boat to give us the opportunity to see it, an absolute highlight of our holiday.
Would definitely recommend to add to your holiday to do list
Would definitely recommend to add to your holiday to do list
Written 23 August 2022
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Chief_squiggle
United Kingdom177 contributions
Aug 2022
We decided to venture to Poole for a boat trip around the islands & weren't disappointed.
Chose Greenslade as another company had long queue waiting for a boat and we didn't want to chance not getting an outside seat on top deck (turned out that was for Brownsea Island), plus crew dockside were a lot more friendly.
Crew of Jack & Jamie were friendly with a few witty comments thrown in during the commentary as we went across the harbour to Sandbanks, out briefly into the bay and then back around the islands.
As it turned out Greenslade were cheaper than other options, and on this occasion, cheapest may well have been best.
Chose Greenslade as another company had long queue waiting for a boat and we didn't want to chance not getting an outside seat on top deck (turned out that was for Brownsea Island), plus crew dockside were a lot more friendly.
Crew of Jack & Jamie were friendly with a few witty comments thrown in during the commentary as we went across the harbour to Sandbanks, out briefly into the bay and then back around the islands.
As it turned out Greenslade were cheaper than other options, and on this occasion, cheapest may well have been best.
Written 13 August 2022
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Beverley L
17 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We went on the Sandbanks and harbour cruise which lasted for one hour. It took us around Poole harbour
The boat was clean and comfortable and the crew gave an excellent commentary. A really lovely trip at an affordable price
The boat was clean and comfortable and the crew gave an excellent commentary. A really lovely trip at an affordable price
Written 12 July 2022
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Brian W
Pershore117 contributions
Jun 2022
My wife and I booked this trip on Sunday 19 June. It last for over 3 hours, roughly an hour each way from Poole quay to Wareham, then an hour in Wareham, which gives you time to get lunch or look around the town. It is very relaxing, travelling across the huge natural harbour at Poole then up the narrow River Frome to wareham. The skipper on the boat was very knowledgeable about the local area, and overall a good trip.
Written 20 June 2022
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vladfan65
Salisbury, UK6 contributions
Jun 2022
Took a boat trip with Greenslade today, on Purbeck Princess, piloted by Jack and Jamie (I think!). A wonderful way to spend an hour and, in my humble opinion, very good value for money. Very informative commentary and so relaxing to see all the small islands and the hugely expensive millionaire dwellings! Very highly recommended. Thanks Greenslade!
Written 13 June 2022
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Sherpa285479
1 contribution
Mar 2022
Telephoned to enquire about purchasing 2 gift vouchers for a cruise on the Wareham river as a Birthday present.
Was advised by Fiona to send an email and she would “get back to me”.
After sending 2 emails and leaving 3 voicemails I got no response whatsoever and booked with another company.
Very disappointed!
Have inserted fictitious “dates of trip” as cannot submit review without it.
Was advised by Fiona to send an email and she would “get back to me”.
After sending 2 emails and leaving 3 voicemails I got no response whatsoever and booked with another company.
Very disappointed!
Have inserted fictitious “dates of trip” as cannot submit review without it.
Written 4 March 2022
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Cumbrianhomeandaway
Wigton, UK285 contributions
Sep 2021
We went on the River Cruise to Wareham which was interesting with a lovely commentary from the boat skipper. The cruise allows an hour our so to explore Wareham of have a coffee/tea, etc.
The process was well managed but I do agree that to get a seat on the open, top deck, you need to queue well in advance on busy days which Greenslades needs to look into. When they know the trip will be busy, allocate top deck/lower deck seating, maybe? Our trip was not in school holidays or weekend but weather was good which prompted many people to book last minutes or rock up at the booth on the day. I would have been miffed if, having booked weeks in advance and taking a risk on the weather, not to have had a seat on the top deck.
The process was well managed but I do agree that to get a seat on the open, top deck, you need to queue well in advance on busy days which Greenslades needs to look into. When they know the trip will be busy, allocate top deck/lower deck seating, maybe? Our trip was not in school holidays or weekend but weather was good which prompted many people to book last minutes or rock up at the booth on the day. I would have been miffed if, having booked weeks in advance and taking a risk on the weather, not to have had a seat on the top deck.
Written 12 October 2021
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Holiboblovers
Portsmouth, UK114 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
We done the 1 hour tour around the harbour , it was a last minute decision and so glad we did. The sun was shining on a September afternoon with the relaxing atmosphere on the boat with a tour guide who had an accent, we almost convinced ourselves we were abroad. He was very informative of all the islands around poole harbour so we learnt a lot about the area. Worth every penny of the £10 charge. When I'm down that way again I would like to do it again.
Written 19 September 2021
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cheryl sanders
Poole, UK1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Friends
We could not have wished for a better day out Cruising along Wareham River, the weather was perfect, Staff very informative and helpful, would certainly recommend this trip if your at the Quayside in Poole Dorset
Written 7 September 2021
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golfegghead
Salisbury, UK9 contributions
Can our family dog come on the Wareham river cruise?
Fiona C
Poole, UK3 contributions
Yes it can, and we don't charge!