Blue Funnel Cruises

21/08/2024

Great views of our boat the Oliver B on the Beaulieu River. Tours are daily until 3rd November

22/07/2024

18/06/2024

SOUNDS OF THE SUMMER PARTY CRUISE - If you are looking for a great night out we offer the full package. Cruising around the Solent while partying with our in-house DJ what could be better on a warm summers evening. A meal is included in the ticket price, bars are open from boarding.
Click the link to purchase directly from our website https://bluefunnel.co.uk/events/sounds-of-the-summer/

16/05/2024

Our 80s themed party cruise is back for 2024 and the first one sails Saturday 25th May click the link for full information and to book

https://bluefunnel.co.uk/events/80s-night/

03/05/2024

Mark Bowens Funeral will take place on Friday 10th May. 0900. East Chapel, Southampton. No flowers, and no requests for donations although Mark was always a keen supporter of the RNLI. Everyone welcome. There will not be a wake at this time.

01/05/2024

Photo Bomb while watching the Queen Anne arrive Tuesday. Thanks Chris for the video, who was on Ocean Scene. Don't forget Friday we have spaces to see the Maiden Voyage and Fireworks. Book at bluefunnel.co.uk

30/04/2024

She was worth waiting for, Ocean Scene following Queen Anne as she goes into Southampton port for the first time. We will be following her back out when she takes her maiden voyage on Friday 3rd May. If you would like to join us click on the link below to book. Her first sailing will be accompanied by a firework spectacular for you all to enjoy.

https://bluefunnel.co.uk/events/sail-away-cruises-see-the-liners-leave-port/

29/04/2024

QUEEN ANNE IS RUNNING LATE!
We are now sailing 1715 - 1945 If you have already purchased a ticket we have contacted you by email, if your ticket has the old date or time on it is still valid for use. Tickets with the new times can still be purchased.
Any communications about this cruise must be done by email as they are constantly monitored. [email protected]
Booking link https://bluefunnel.b2c.bluefunnel.ticknovate.com/ticket/event/queen_anne_bf

23/04/2024

As most of you are aware now the Queen Anne arrival date has been moved to Tuesday 30th April, we are in the process of amending all bookings already made which is keeping us rather busy 😊 but meanwhile online booking is now live for the new date.
https://bluefunnel.co.uk/events/queen-anne-arrival/

20/04/2024

Leading Maiden up Southampton Water. Thanks to Simon Merritt for the photo

20/04/2024

Here we go again, today we have the pleasure of accompanying Maiden back into Southampton and the sun is shining for us.

Boats are already out on the water for Maiden’s last sail with our incredible all-female crew from Cowes to Southampton this morning!

19/04/2024

FUN FRIDAY - We asked our crew to take some pics of Maidens return. We personally think our skipper takes an excellent selfie 😂

16/04/2024

Ocean Scene took spectators, friends and family to see the yacht Maiden finish her Round the World yacht race this morning. Amazing yacht and crews.

15/04/2024

Join us aboard Ocean Scene in the Solent to welcome Maiden home to Southampton as she finishes her 6 Year World Tour and final race ever

15/04/2024

It is with great sadness that Mark Bowen passed away Sunday night. He was our friend, colleague, and co-pilot on the Ocean Scene for almost 30 years. Many of you will remember him. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

13/04/2024

Our first 3 river cruise of the season, just pop on the link below to purchase your tickets.

Visit the port of Southampton, home of the Cruise Ships. This cruise combines a Harbour Tour enjoying the lively sights of Southampton Port along with the cruise ships when in dock as well as visiting the other local waterways including the Hamble, historic home of yacht building and the Itchen whic...

25/03/2024

ARRIVAL OF QUEEN ANNE - Cunards newest cruise ship is coming into port on Saturday 27th April. We will be running a trip to join her as she sails into her berth for the first time. Follow the link below to book.

https://bluefunnel.co.uk/events/queen-anne-arrival/

25/02/2024

Mother’s Day is just around the corner so why not treat mum to a 3 hour river cruise and 3 course set lunch with us. There’s nothing more relaxing than a lovely cruise and being waited on by our attentive staff. Tickets can be purchased directly through our website www.bluefunnel.co.uk

10/02/2024

Champions of Soul are back with us again this year, you can purchase your tickets from the website on flyers wegottickets.com
NOTE: Tickets cannot be purchased from Blue Funnel directly.

25/01/2024

Day 2 saw plenty of sanding, chipping and grinding. Plus the primer to protect the bare steel. You even see Paul working although he insisted on taking his own photo. All our staff from the cruises help maintain and prepare all aspects of the boat for the coming season.

24/01/2024

This week sees Ocean Scene annual inspection. This has to be performed annually. Day 1 started with getting the boat on the slipway, high pressure washing the boat down and removing of the sea valves. Despite the weather we worked through getting slightly wet !!!

18/01/2024

Ollie B’s winter maintenance is in progress, getting her ready for her 2024 season down Buckler's Hard

23/12/2023

17/11/2023

Well the crew have the boss just where they want him for a change so he had no choice but to listen 😂😂😂.
On a serious note, crew training is so important and something we always look to maintain keeping our knowledge and standards as high as our passengers have come to expect.