Festive Thursdays

Coastal Vibes Cruises are running Festive Thursdays from Weymouth Harbour this December, with three separate sailings on Thursday 3rd, 10th and 17th. Each one is a three-hour winter cruise aboard the Coastal Vibes, a 250-passenger vessel that's dressed in twinkling lights for the season.

The boat heads out along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so you'll see Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Portland Harbour pass by the windows. Dolphins and seabirds often show up along the way, too. By night, the boat turns into a floating venue with indoor and outdoor seating and a licensed bar on board. These festive sailings bring live music throughout the evening, a complimentary glass of mulled wine, and seasonal food available to buy.

Because it's on the water, the trip depends on the weather. If conditions are too rough to sail, the evening continues dockside with a 50% refund; if it's cancelled altogether, you get a full refund. Each cruise starts at 18:30, and since there are three dates to choose from, you can pick the one that fits your schedule best.

Tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children under 12. There's a family ticket for £50 that covers two adults and two under-12s, and infants under two are £5.