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Brownsea Island - Sandbanks Jetty Boat Service

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL ON THIS SERVICE

Join the crew aboard the Brownsea Enterprise as we take in unrivalled views of the Purbeck Hills and Sandbanks peninsula coastline, on our journey to the island.

Tickets are limited and only available to purchase in advance online - please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Enterprise is an open topped boat with no facilities on board and the crossing takes approximately 10 minutes.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket to board your ferry. The time on your ticket indicates the time of departure and the vessel will leave promptly.

  • Visitors arriving via the 10:00 service must depart on the 13:20 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 10:30 service must depart on the 14:20 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 11:00 service must depart on the 14:50 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 12:00 service must depart on the 15:50 service.

To avoid queueing on arrival at Brownsea Island, membership cards will be scanned on the boat. Please bring your membership card with you and have it ready for scanning.

Please be aware that the Brownsea Enterprise is a small boat and can be difficult to access if you have limited mobility. If you have mobility issues you are strongly advised to use our alternative services.

Sandbanks Service Terms and Conditions

The Brownsea Enterprise is a small passenger vessel which is accessed via landing jetties with steep steps and varying tidal conditions. We strongly recommend that passengers with restricted mobility use the walk-on service from Poole Quay, and those with wheelchairs or mobility scooters pre-book our accessible vessel, the Brownsea Seahorse.

Owing to limited space on board please do not bring pushchairs or large bags. All-terrain pushchairs are available to hire free of charge by calling 01202 707744. If you wish to bring you own pushchair, or large bags, please use the ferry from Poole Quay.

Find out what to expect from your visit and check which facilities are open here.

If you would prefer to book over the phone, please call 0344 249 1895.

Ticket options

  • National Trust member (adult aged 18+)
    National Trust member (adult aged 18+)
    £9.50

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Please select one ticket per member.

    0 7 max

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Please select one ticket per member.

  • National Trust member (child aged 5-17)
    National Trust member (child aged 5-17)
    £4.75

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Please select one ticket per member. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 7 max

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Please select one ticket per member. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • National Trust family (2 adults max 3 children)
    National Trust family (2 adults max 3 children)
    £23.75

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Family ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 1 max

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Family ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • National Trust family (1 adult max 3 children)
    National Trust family (1 adult max 3 children)
    £14.25

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Family ticket admits one adult and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 1 max

    Ferry fare only. Please bring your membership card to show on the ferry. Family ticket admits one adult and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • Non-member adult (aged 18+)
    Non-member adult (aged 18+)
    £19.50

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island.

    0 7 max

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island.

  • Non-member child (aged 5-17)
    Non-member child (aged 5-17)
    £9.75

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 7 max

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • Non-member family (2 adults max 3 children)
    Non-member family (2 adults max 3 children)
    £48.75

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. Family ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 1 max

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. Family ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • Non-member family (1 adult max 3 children)
    Non-member family (1 adult max 3 children)
    £29.25

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. Family ticket admits one adult and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

    0 1 max

    Ticket includes ferry fare and admission to Brownsea Island. Family ticket admits one adult and up to 3 children aged 5-17. For children under 5 years old, please book a free ticket for each qualifying child.

  • Child under 5 (please book one per child)
    Child under 5 (please book one per child)
    Free

    Please book one ticket for each child aged under 5 in your group. This helps us to keep accurate numbers for the ferry.

    0 25 max

    Please book one ticket for each child aged under 5 in your group. This helps us to keep accurate numbers for the ferry.

  • Essential Companion or Carer
    Essential Companion or Carer
    Free

    Please book a ticket for an essential companion/carer, accompanying a disabled visitor. Ferry fare only. Brownsea Island admission complimentary.

    0 2 max

    Please book a ticket for an essential companion/carer, accompanying a disabled visitor. Ferry fare only. Brownsea Island admission complimentary.

Brownsea Island - Sandbanks Jetty Boat Service

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL ON THIS SERVICE

Join the crew aboard the Brownsea Enterprise as we take in unrivalled views of the Purbeck Hills and Sandbanks peninsula coastline, on our journey to the island.

Tickets are limited and only available to purchase in advance online - please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Enterprise is an open topped boat with no facilities on board and the crossing takes approximately 10 minutes.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the time on your ticket to board your ferry. The time on your ticket indicates the time of departure and the vessel will leave promptly.

  • Visitors arriving via the 10:00 service must depart on the 13:20 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 10:30 service must depart on the 14:20 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 11:00 service must depart on the 14:50 service.
  • Visitors arriving via the 12:00 service must depart on the 15:50 service.

To avoid queueing on arrival at Brownsea Island, membership cards will be scanned on the boat. Please bring your membership card with you and have it ready for scanning.

Please be aware that the Brownsea Enterprise is a small boat and can be difficult to access if you have limited mobility. If you have mobility issues you are strongly advised to use our alternative services.

Sandbanks Service Terms and Conditions

The Brownsea Enterprise is a small passenger vessel which is accessed via landing jetties with steep steps and varying tidal conditions. We strongly recommend that passengers with restricted mobility use the walk-on service from Poole Quay, and those with wheelchairs or mobility scooters pre-book our accessible vessel, the Brownsea Seahorse.

Owing to limited space on board please do not bring pushchairs or large bags. All-terrain pushchairs are available to hire free of charge by calling 01202 707744. If you wish to bring you own pushchair, or large bags, please use the ferry from Poole Quay.

Find out what to expect from your visit and check which facilities are open here.

If you would prefer to book over the phone, please call 0344 249 1895.

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