Dorset Queen
Boat Parties for hen parties in Bournemouth
Dorset Queen is a boat parties provider for hen parties in Bournemouth. Based in Bournemouth (BH15). From £45 per person. Sessions last 2-4 hours. Rated 4.6 from 54 reviews.
- Price
- From £45 per person
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Where
- Based in Bournemouth (BH15)
- Rating
- Rated 4.6 from 54 reviews
Is it right for your group?
Best for
- Groups happy to travel to Bournemouth
Hen party boat parties in Poole Harbour / Jurassic Coast
2-4 hours
4.654 reviews
Run by Dorset Queen
Vetted Hen Hideaways activity provider
Hen friendly
Cruises typically operate seasonally; check website for specific event schedules.
2-4 hours
Cruises typically operate seasonally; check website for specific event schedules.
Great location
Poole Harbour / Jurassic Coast
About Dorset Queen
What makes this a great fit for your hen weekend
All aboard the Dorset Queen, Poole Harbour's vintage-feel cruise boat and one of Dorset's most memorable settings for a hen celebration. Departing from Poole Quay, cruises take in the calm waters of the harbour and out along the Jurassic Coast, giving your group sea air, big skies and a constantly changing backdrop for the photo album.
A boat party has a magic that land venues cannot match: the group is all together in one beautiful space, the drinks flow, and the coastline does the decorating for you. Dorset Queen welcomes groups of up to 85, so there is room for the full hen party contingent, and cruises typically run for two to four hours. long enough to feel like a proper occasion without taking over the whole day.
Cruises operate seasonally with specific event sailings through the year, so it is worth checking the schedule and booking your date early, particularly for summer weekends. Any time of day works on the water, from sunny afternoon sailings to golden-hour evening trips.
For a Dorset hen do with genuine wow-factor, swapping four walls for open water aboard the Dorset Queen is hard to beat.
What this experience offers
Pricing
From £45 per person
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorset Queen?
The only vintage motor yacht operating on the South Coast of England: built in 1938, believed to have taken part in the Dunkirk evacuations, restored in 2008 and now on the UK Historic Ships Register. She sails from Poole Quay with an upper deck and Prosecco bar, a heated lower saloon with a bar stocked with over 25 artisan gins, rums and vodkas, and an enclosed back deck with dance floor and disco lights.
What ticketed cruises can we book?
Our Gin & Jazz cruise (first Sunday of the month, May-September, 3-5pm) costs £45 per person including a Gin Fizz welcome cocktail and live postmodern jukebox jazz. The award-winning Artisan Gin Tasting Cruise (last Friday of June, July and August, 7-10pm) is £50 per guest with two gin tokens and canapés, or £300 for a VIP table of up to six with a 700ml bottle. Wednesday Afternoon High Tea (May-September, 1.30pm) is £45 per person with Prosecco, sandwiches, scones and Dorset Tea. All are 18+ except High Tea (12+).
Can we book the whole yacht for a hen party?
Yes - Dorset Queen hosts tailor-made private events, weddings and celebrations for up to 85 guests, with exclusive docking rights at restaurants around Poole Harbour. Contact our event co-ordinators with your ideas.
Where will we cruise?
Around Poole Harbour's five islands, Brownsea Castle and Sandbanks' Millionaires Row, and out into Poole Bay towards the Jurassic Coast when conditions allow.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
For afternoon tea we can provide a vegetarian option with seven days' notice, but we are unable to cater for vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free diets on our ticketed tea cruises. Private charter catering is arranged per event.
How do we book?
Book cruises on our website or contact 01202 844199 / info@dorsetcruises.co.uk. Gift certificates are available.
Guest reviews
54 reviews
Ratings for Dorset Queen. Reviews last updated on 26 October 2026.
10 June 2026
Today my husband and l went on the Dorset Queen for High Tea and a Cruise around Poole Harbour it was amazing. The tea was plentiful and delicious served by friendly and lovely staff the commentary was very informative describing all the interesting points around the Harbour and we learnt an awful lot about the Harbour and its surroundings. Highly recommended.
19 May 2026
I photographed a wedding last year where they went for a cruise on the Dorset Queen and loved EVERY minute. It was so fun, and the staff were great. Really great wedding day entertainment!
Nathan Eames | Libra Photographic
24 February 2023
Floating around the Heart of Poole on the Dorset Queen is a perfect addition to a wedding day. All the staff are so helpful and bend over backwards to make the day work. I've shot both sunny and wet weddings on the Dorset Queen. They were all fantastic days to remember.
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Where you'll be
Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ, UK
Poole Harbour / Jurassic Coast
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