Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Little tern

Angela Thomas / Little tern

The Fleet Explorer © Angela Thomas

The Fleet Explorer © Angela Thomas

Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Location:
Fleet Explorer jetty, Ferrymans Way,
Wyke Regis,
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9YU
Join the RSPB’s Project Officer on board the Fleet Explorer to get some of the best views possible of little terns and learn more about this vital colony.

Event details

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Date

Time
11:15am - 12:15pm
A static map of Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer

About the event

Little terns are one of the rarest nesting seabirds in the UK and the colony at Chesil Beach is the only one along this section of the southwest of England. Join the RSPB’s Project Officer on board the Fleet Explorer to learn more about this vital colony, as well as getting some of the best views possible of little terns, whether they are fishing in the Fleet Lagoon or at their nests.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

The Fleet Explorer also operates regular daytime sailings. For more information please visit here or contact the Wild Chesil Centre on 01305 206191.

Sailings are subject to weather and demand.

 

Booking

Price

£10 per adult; £8 per child.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional booking information

Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
Call the Wild Chesil Centre on 01305 206191 for availability and bookings.

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Wheelchair access

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

Yes - outside the Wild Chesil Centre

Contact us

Wild Chesil Centre
Contact number: 01305 206191