Throwback Series: Christmas Party Cruise on Weymouth Bay

Throwback Series: The Christmas Special is a three-hour festive party cruise that leaves from Weymouth Harbour and runs across Weymouth Bay on England’s south coast. Boarding with coastal vibes cruises, you step onto a low-slung party boat dressed inside for the season: tinsel, garlands, and strings of coloured lights set a playful scene while the deck offers open views across the bay toward pale sand and chalk cliffs that mark this stretch of the Dorset coast. The evening is simple in its promise and exacting in its fun. DJ Steve Mullins programs a high-energy mix of throwback anthems, party classics and gloriously cheesy Christmas songs—expect singalongs, call-and-response moments, and a dancefloor that keeps moving as the boat slips past the town’s Georgian waterfront. The cruise begins with a festive welcome drink; a fully licensed bar stays open for the run; and the crew will sometimes anchor in Weymouth Bay to let the party breathe with the boat bobbing gently on the tide. That anchor-stop is one of the trip’s small pleasures: a pause between cruising and dancing where you can step out onto the rail, feel the sea air, and take in coastal light refracting off the water. Practically, this is an over-18s event. The trip is wheelchair accessible and runs roughly three hours, departing promptly from the Port, Harbour, Berth area at Weymouth DT4 8DX. Dress up is encouraged—Christmas jumpers, hats, sequins and silly outfits are part of the mood. If seas or weather make sailing unsafe, the operator will either hold the event dockside and refund half the ticket price or cancel and refund fully; the crew’s call on safety keeps the vibe relaxed and responsible. Why book it? For visitors to Weymouth who want a different kind of seaside memory—equal parts maritime, musical and silly—this cruise packs live DJ energy into a compact window of time. It’s a confident local offering during the holiday season that highlights Weymouth’s accessible harbour, easy post-cruise walks along the esplanade, and the sloping bay views that nod to the nearby Jurassic Coast. Bring a camera for low-light shots of festive lights against water, leave outside alcohol at home (bar only), and prepare to trade the usual pub night for salt air and a pulsing playlist. Check-in is straightforward: arrive at the meeting point ten minutes early and have the QR code from your confirmation email ready for scanning. Tickets are final and non‑refundable unless the operator cancels; if the trip is weather-limited the company may run the party dockside with a partial refund. Seasick guests are advised to take precautions beforehand. Festive food and drinks are available to purchase onboard, making the boat its own compact holiday venue. Bring your smile.