Poole Quay is on the second largest natural harbour in the world boasting eye-catching yachts and offshore power boating among many of its year-round water based activities. If however, you feel a little left out watching all those privately-owned yachts skimming past, there’s no need, find your sea legs on the Brownsea Island ferry service which criss-crosses between Poole Quay, Brownsea Island and Sandbanks, or even charter a sailing boat or motor boat. You can even get a Harbour Cruise over to the Isle of Wight.
If you want to go further a-field you can catch the Condor Ferry over to the Channel Islands for a mini day trip.