Departing from Keyhaven on board Osprey II our sightseeing trip takes you slowly down the river then out into the Solent passing close to Hurst Castle before following the main shipping channel out to the Needles for some great close up views of the famous rocks and lighthouse, if the sea conditions are suitable we will then venture a little further past the Needles and into Scratchells bay with views of the former rocket testing site high up on the white cliffs that stretch along this part of the Isle of Wight into Freshwater bay.

From there we will return round the Needles once again and follow the foot of the cliffs into Alum bay with it's famous coloured sand cliffs, after leaving Alum bay it is a slow gentle cruise along the island shore taking in the sights through Totland bay, Colwell bay and passing close to Fort Albert and Fort Victoria before crossing the Solent once again back into Keyhaven.

For the birdwatchers there are usually plenty of different species to see on the marshes and mud flats at Keyhaven and sometimes a seal or two puts in an appearance, then there are Cormorants and various Gulls on the Needles rocks and occasionally Gannets and Terns can be seen diving into the sea to feed too. Over the last few years Dolphin sightings around the Needles area have become more common than ever before, obviously we can't guarantee that you'll see them but keep your eyes peeled and you never know you may just get lucky.

There's no recorded commentary here our trips are on a far more personal level, Greg your skipper will point out all the places of interest along the way and you're very welcome in the wheelhouse if you have any questions or would just like to have a look around, you can even have a go at driving the boat if you ask nicely.😎

There are no snacks or refreshments to buy on board the boat but you are very welcome to bring your own along to make yourselves a picnic at sea.

These 2 hour Needles sightseeing charters can also be booked for ashes scattering too.

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2026 Price

The price for a 2 hour Needles sightseeing charter is £180.

The trip is a private charter so just for your group of up to a maximum of 9 people.

Sorry but we don't run any trips where people can book individual spaces.

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Ashes Scattering Prices

Needles rocks & lighthouse area = £180

Shorter trip e.g. Hurst Castle area = £100

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A deposit of £70 which can be paid on our website is required to confirm your booking.

The balance payment is to be paid on board the boat on the day of your trip preferably in cash or by bank transfer.

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Booking enquires for Needles sightseeing or Ashes scattering charters

Please call, text or Whatsapp 07973 577640 (calls 9am ~ 9pm)

Outside of these hours please use either text or Whatsapp.
When I'm busy on the boat I may not always be able to answer calls straight away but please don't give up just send me a message via text or Whatsapp and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Our email address can be fou​nd on the Contact us page

or you can Whatsapp message using the button at the bottom of your screen too.

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PLEASE READ THIS RED BIT

These trips are subject to the weather and sea conditions being suitable for us to take you out to the Needles in complete safety, we want you to enjoy your trip out on the boat so when you make your booking you will be asked to phone us at 7.00pm the night before your trip to confirm the marine weather forecast and sea conditions are suitable for your trip to go ahead. Hopefully all will be fine but if the conditions are not suitable to take you to the Needles we will let you know your options when you phone us the night before your trip. Options may include a shorter trip staying in the Solent, rearranging your trip for another day or time (if possible) or cancelling your booking and refunding any deposit paid, whichever you prefer.