Name: Moonfleet Adventure Sailing
Rating: 5.0

Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Portland Marina, Osprey Quay, Isle of Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DX, England

1-90 Years

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Moonfleet Adventure Sailing is an exciting tall ship sailing experience based in Dorset, operating from Portland Harbour. It offers daily sailing trips from Portland Marina into Weymouth Bay and along the stunning Jurassic Coastline. Founded in 2015, its mission is to provide an affordable and accessible tall ship sailing experience for all ages, with no previous experience required.

Guests can sail on Moonfleet, a steel hulled Gaff Cutter built in the 1930s, and explore destinations including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth Bay, Portland Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities such as weighing anchor, hoisting the mainsail and even taking the helm, or simply relax and enjoy the views. The venue also offers boat charter for bespoke group bookings, educational trips, parties, dolphin watching, bird watching and corporate events.

Prices per person are: 1 Hour Sunset sail around Portland Harbour £27, 2 Hours Portland Sea Forts, Nothe Fort and Weymouth Bay £42. Day trips include 3 Hours Portland Sea Forts and Ringstead Bay £60, 4 Hours Durdle Door £80, 5 Hours Lulworth Cove £90, and 6 Hours Mupe or Worbarrow Bay £99.

Moonfleet provides a unique opportunity to experience classic tall ship sailing along Southern England’s Jurassic Coastline. With friendly crew, hands-on learning opportunities and breathtaking coastal scenery, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced sailors. Whether you want adventure, relaxation or a special group experience, this sailing trip offers a memorable day at sea.

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Destinations

Portland Marina - Moonfleet's home: Left - Portland Marina, Moonfleet's new home from Easter 2018. From the shelter of Portland Harbour, Moonfleet and her guests will venture to the breathtaking Jurassic Coastline of the Isles of Portland and Purbeck. Above - Sailing along the Jurassic Coast just outside the harbour with the Isle of Purbeck in the background. Left - Being kept company by the Queen Galadriel (on the right) out in the harbour during a beautiful sunrise. Below - The Isle of Portland and Portland Harbour.
Portland Harbour and Forts: The Portland Breakwater Fort is a 19th-century fort, built between 1868-1875 to defend Portland Harbour. It is located on the outer breakwater of Portland Harbour in Dorset, England. A Grade II Listed building since 1978, the fort is not open to the public and remains derelict. On the opposite side of the next stretch of the breakwater is the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
Weymouth Bay, Ringstead and Osmington Mills: Weymouth Bay is a sheltered bay on the south coast of England, in Dorset. It is protected from erosion by Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland, and includes several beaches, notably Weymouth Beach, a gently curving arc of golden sand which stretches from the resort of Weymouth. To the north of Weymouth Bay is Ringstead and Osmington Mills, both with interesting sea and cliff formations.
Durdle Door: Eroded by time and nature, Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. What a place to drop anchor and stop for lunch on our 4 hour sail! Below, Moonfleet's First Mate Brian, trying to reach out and touch the door! The cliff goes straight down into the sea making the water around Durdle Door relatively deep, allowing Moonfleet to sail in close for some breathtaking views. Don't forget your camera!!!
Lulworth Cove: Lulworth Cove in Dorset is a stunning, scallop-shaped cove which was formed approximately 10,000 years ago by the power of water. The landscape around the cove is constantly changing - it continues to evolve behind a narrow Portland Stone entrance whilst the softer chalk exposures are eroded. The area is extremely important for its geology, with some of the finest folding strata in Europe.
Mupe and Worbarrow Bays: The bays expose a sequence of Cretaceous rocks from the Bindon Hill Chalk in the north through the Wealden Beds to the Purbeck Beds in the south at Mupe Rocks. Another beautiful spot to sail to and drop anchor for lunch on our 6 hour trip. We visit Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove along the way!
Chapman's Pool: This beautiful bay is a few miles along the coast to the east of Portland. The perfect spot for a picnic on board. With favourable wind and tide this is achievable on the 6 hour sail on Moonfleet (please check when booking) along the Jurassic coastline to an anchorage in the heart of the bay. After lunch sit back and enjoy a relaxing post lunch sail back into Portland.

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Parking: There is a large car park at Portland Marina. Instructions on where to park are included on your booking confirmation email. Free parking is no longer available at Portland Marina. However, we will give you a 50% parking discount voucher on arrival on request. Parking is paid on exit by cash or card.
Food & Drinks: We only provide catering by prior arrangement but, if it gets a little chilly, we’ll break out the biscuit barrel and put the kettle on the stove. Tea and coffee for the crew – that means you!
Toilets: Down below we have all the facilities you'd expect from a home so when a call of nature comes along just speak to our crew and they will show you where to go.

What to see

Moonfleet sails daily from Portland Marina in Dorset, out into Weymouth Bay and to remarkable destinations along Dorset's beautiful coastline including Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove!
All boat trips depart from and return to Portland Marina: come down, see us and have a look around in between excursions. Treat yourself to a maritime adventure sailing our classic Tall Ship, Moonfleet!
Here’s a real opportunity for both novice and sailor to try your hand at classic Tall Ship sailing around Southern England’s stunning Jurassic Coastline and the fascinating chalk downlands of The Isle of Purbeck and stone cliffs on The Isle of Portland.
For those keen to have a go, our crew will provide an opportunity to try most activities that can be fitted into the short voyage, from weighing anchor to hoisting the mainsail: and even taking the helm!
Or alternatively If you don’t yet have the confidence to be hands on, you may sit back to watch and enjoy the ride! If your voyage is more than a couple of hours, we recommend you order a packed lunch with us when you book.
Alternatively you're welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Also, regardless of the weather forecast, bring something warm and dry to wear. We’re not sailing into rough seas, but we are putting to sea!

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Prices Per Person

Sunset sail around Portland Harbour: 1 Hour: £27
Portland Sea Forts, Nothe Fort and Weymouth Bay: 2 Hours: £42

Day out and bring your own picnic lunch trips

Portland Sea Forts and Ringstead Bay. Anchor near this wonderful stretch of The Jurassic Coastline. 3 Hours: £60
Durdle Door-sail along to this stunning rock formation and drop anchor for a picnic. 4 Hours: £80
Lulworth Cove - sail across Weymouth Bay and past Durdle Door to this famous and picturesque covel Drop anchor for a picnic. 5 Hours: £90
Anchor in Mupe or Worbarrow Bay for a picnic aboard. See Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door along the way! 6 Hours: £99

Pricing URL: https://www.moonfleetsailing.com/