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An oystercatch feeding on the mudflats at low tide

© Abigail Mustard

Birdwatching from the Fleet Explorer © Angela Thomas

Birdwatching from the Fleet Explorer © Angela Thomas 

Birds of the Fleet cruise

Location:
Fleet Explorer jetty, Ferrymans Way,
Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9YU
Join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer to discover the birdlife of the Fleet Lagoon.

Event details

Date

Time
8:00am - 9:00am
A static map of Birds of the Fleet cruise

About the event

From the UK’s smallest nesting seabird to the largest wading bird in the UK, Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for the wildlife they support. Join the Community Ranger for a guided trip on board the Fleet Explorer to spot and learn more about the birdlife that the nature reserve supports.

The Fleet Explorer also operates regular daytime sailings. For more information please visit: https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/fleet-explorer or contact the Wild Chesil Centre on 01305 206191.

Please note that sailings are dependent on weather and demand.

Booking

Phone number

01305 206191

Price

£10 per adult, £8 per child (age 3-15), under 3’s free.

Additional booking information

BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Call the Wild Chesil Centre on 01305 206191 to book.

Payment will need to be made by cash on arrival.

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Wheelchair access

No - we regret that the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

What to bring

The boat has limited protection from the weather so please wear warm, dry clothing and suitable footwear. Remember it can be a little cooler once you are on the water,

Feel free to bring your own binoculars or a camera (at your own risk). There are a couple of pairs of binoculars on the boat that are available to borrow.

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Parking information

There is a large pay and display car park at the Wild Chesil Centre, which is a 10 minute walk from the jetty. There is very limited on-street parking nearby but this is not guaranteed. Please ensure you arrive in good time.

Bicycle parking

Yes - bike racks are available by the Wild Chesil Centre

Contact us

Wild Chesil Centre
Contact number: 01305 206191
Contact email: chesilbeach@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk