Day 1 (from 12 noon) Southampton – Weymouth
On arrival at the vessel, you will be welcomed on board by your Captain and crew. Once you have had the opportunity to settle into the wonderful Sunseeker motoryacht (your luxurious home for the next ten days), the Captain will give a short safety brief ing. A light lunch will then be served, before the vessel heads out of Ocean Village Marina.
Your Sunseeker will cruise out of Southampton Water and through the Western Solent, passing Cowes, the entrance to Beaulieu River, Yarmouth and finally Alum Bay and the Needles. From here, the journey will take you across to the mainland’s breathtaking Jurassic Coast, which is a World Heritage Site. ‘High Energy’ will follow this impressive coastline westwards, passing Lulworth Cove, into Weymouth Harbour. The journey will take around three hours or so.
This evening you may wish to dine at ‘Perry’s Restaurant’ which is situated on the quayside in Weymouth.
Day 2 Weymouth – Torquay
After breakfast, ‘High Energy’ will head out of Weymouth and round the Island of Portland. From Portland, your Sunseeker will cruise west across Lyme Bay towards the ‘English Riviera’ town of Torquay.
During this journey (of about three hours) you may be lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins!
Torquay is a stylish destination with a continental atmosphere. The promenade is palm tree-lined and the waterfront provides a lively focus of activity. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to have a look round the town at your leisure or visit one of the nine neighbouring beaches. If you are a ‘murder mystery’ enthusiast, you can retrace the steps of Agatha Christie – one of Torquay’s most famous former residents.
Tonight, you may wish to try ‘The Room in the Elephant’ for Michelin-starred dining, ‘The Orchid’ for fabulous sea views, or ‘The Orange Tree’ for a more intimate atmosphere.
Day 3 Torquay – Brixham – Salcombe
A short trip across Torbay is Torquay’s sister town of Brixham. ‘High Energy’ will anchor here and a water taxi will take you ashore to explore the town and enjoy some lunch.
Later, you will return to ‘High Energy’ to continue your trip along the coast to Salcombe harbour where you will be moored tonight. Salcombe is renowned for its spectacular coastline and neighbouring, tranquil countryside. This attractive town offers a range of unique shops, including delis, gift and clothes shops, and galleries. Explore Salcombe’s charming, narrow streets by foot, or discover the estuary by tender.
Enjoy a delicious meal prepared on board tonight.
Day 4 Salcombe – Falmouth
A journey of around three hours westwards will take you to the Cornish harbour of Falmouth. En route you will pass the Eddystone lighthouse.
Falmouth has a rich maritime heritage and is still a regular start or f inish point for trans-Atlantic crossings. It is also known for its excellent sandy beaches, so you will have the opportunity this afternoon to sample these for yourself.
‘The Three Mackerel’ restaurant, which is located on Swanpool Beach, offers tapas prepared on the barbecue in the afternoons. This is a perfect place to enjoy a sun- drenched afternoon or evening.
Day 5 Falmouth – Scilly Isles
From Falmouth your next destination – the Scilly Isles – is located about 60 miles away. A combination of white sand beaches and beautiful natural landscapes, this archipelago offers a wonderful escape which is best explored by water. In order to make the most of this magical place, it is scheduled to stay here for two nights.
With more than 50 islands in the archipelago, there is plenty to explore. This afternoon you may wish to go straight to Tresco upon your arrival in the Scillies. Here, you can visit the world-famous Abbey Gardens, known for its amazing variety of plants which grow in the warm conditions of the Gulf Stream.
Later, ‘High Energy’ will anchor at St Mary’s – the most populated of the f ive inhabited islands – where you can go ashore to sample some of the island’s hospitality.
Day 6 Scilly Isles
Today, you will have time to enjoy the sights of the Scilly Islands further. A picnic can be arranged ashore on one of the uninhabited islands – with the possibility of seeing wildlife such as seals and puffins.
There are also lots of different activities that can be enjoyed in the Scilly Islands, such as horse riding, golf (there is a nine hole golf course with excellent views of all of the other islands), canoeing, abseiling and, of course bird-watching.
After a full day, you will return to anchor at St Mary’s. This is the perfect location to enjoy a sunset before heading ashore to enjoy some local cuisine.
Day 7 Scilly Isles – Fowey – Plymouth
The Captain will prepare ‘High Energy’ to make an early start today, leaving at first light.
The journey to the next overnight destination – Plymouth – is about six hours. However, en route to Plymouth you will stop in Fowey. Fowey is a picture- postcard holiday town, arguably one of the most idyllic in Cornwall. Here, ‘High Energy’ will drop anchor and lunch will be served.
Later, your Sunseeker will continue on its journey (another hour and a half from here) to the city of Plymouth.
The harbour here is one of the largest in the world and has provided Plymouth with a rich maritime and naval history.
Tonight, you may wish to dine at ‘The Artillery Tower’ or ‘Tanners Restaurant’ to sample some of the local history as well as the recommended cuisine. The former is located in a 500-year-old tower and the latter is said to be one of the oldest buildings in Plymouth.
Day 8 Plymouth – Dartmouth – Torquay
After breakfast, ‘High Energy will depart Plymouth and head along the coast. Passing Salcombe, ‘High Energy’ will enter the Dart’s estuary and cruise gently upstream. Anchoring off Dartmouth, a water taxi will take you ashore to explore this attractive town. The ancient narrow streets and cobbled square are lined with eclectic shops – boutiques, delis and art galleries.
You may wish to extend your visit to enjoy lunch at one of the town’s restaurants, pubs or cafes. Having enjoyed a stop-off in Dartmouth, ‘High Energy’s’ crew will welcome you back on board and complete today’s cruise to Torquay.
You will have the option to dine ashore or eat on board tonight.
Day 9 Torquay – Poole
‘High Energy’ will begin today’s cruise at f irst light. You may wish to get up early to see the sun rise ahead of the ship’s bow, or you can take your time and have breakfast at sea while enjoying the views of the Jurassic Coast.
Your Sunseeker will reach Studland Bay in time to drop anchor for lunch. Located just outside Poole Harbour, this bay boasts a National Trust beach and tranquil waters in prevailing winds. The afternoon can be spent at leisure in this idyllic location before taking a slow cruise into Poole Harbour. ‘High Energy’ will berth at Poole Quay tonight where there is a good selection of restaurants including the ‘Bistro’ at the ‘Hotel du Vin’ and an array of local seafood specialists.
Day 10 Poole – Southampton
A relaxed cruise of around two-and-a-half hours from Poole to Southampton will take in sights such as Hengistbury Head, Hurst Castle and The Needles. ‘High Energy’ will return to its home berth in Ocean Village in Southampton where the charter will come to its conclusion.
Photo courtesy of Poole Tourist Information Board
Itineraries are subject to weather, tides and berth availability.
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