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Visit Brownsea Island
Dorset Cruises fleet comprises purpose built seagoing ships, each, with a certificate to carry around 200 passengers.
They have wide open decks, comfortable observation saloons, well-stocked refreshment bars and toilet facilities. A well informed commentary is provided on most sailings.
Bicycles and well behaved dogs are welcome aboard (at the discretion of the master) and carried free of charge. Dogs are not permitted to land upon Brownsea Island.
For full details of booking and embarkation, please see Dorset Cruises.
Brownsea Island day trip
Enjoy a day trip to Brownsea Island – a 500 acre island of pinewood, heathland and sandy beaches.
Old Harry Rocks & Jurassic heritage coast cruise
What better way to see the picture postcard sights of Old Harry Rocks and the stunning Purbeck and Jurassic coastlines.
Sandbanks & Poole harbour cruise
Combine the delights of Poole Harbour and the Dorset Coastline with this one hour cruise.
Swanage & Corfe Castle excursion
An excursion to the victorian town of Swanage, with views of the spectacular Jurassic coastline.
Visit Bournemouth
A great excursion and a chance to explore a town that has something for everyone!
Shockwave speedboat rides
If it’s pure exhilaration you’re after, then ride with Shockwave , the Dorset Belles’ wilder cousin!
Isle of Wight cruise
Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Priory, Hurst Castle and the Needles lighthouse & rocks are some of the sights you will see.
For more information please contact us or call us on +44 (0)1202 298350.
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Welcome to Oceana Hotels
Four hotels, overlooking the ocean.
Oceana Hotels have three Bournemouth hotels, The Cumberland, The Suncliff, and The Cliffeside and one boutique style hotel in Torquay, The BEST WESTERN Hotel Gleneagles. Our hotels offer eight unique bar lounge experiences, from an intimate club bar to a palm lined outdoor ultra lounge. Boasting over 320 rooms, many with ocean views and balconies. All of our hotels have chef driven global menus, and use the best fresh local produce.
Our mission statement
Oceana Hotels are unique resort style hotels which have achieved between them some of the highest AA 3 star hotel ratings on the South Coast. We offer good quality, comfortable, 3 star hotel rooms. The standard of the public areas, dining options, facilities and services are delivered at even higher standards. At Oceana we aim to give our guests a unique experience. This is at a 3 star price, with the added extra of the “can do” service culture, whilst going the extra mile where possible. For this reason we have several awards and highest ratings in our category. Our four hotels are also situated in ocean fronted premier locations and our goal is to make sure our customers not only enjoy their stay but also return time after time. Read our mission statement.
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For all reservation enquiries or bookings call 01202 298 350 or
Cumberland Bournemouth: 01202 290 722 | Suncliff Bournemouth: 01202 291 711 | Cliffeside Bournemouth: 01202 555 752
BEST WESTERN Hotel Gleneagles: 01803 293 637 | Weddings/Events: 01202 298 350






