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monday: 11:15 am - 4:15 pm
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
Set sail on an unforgettable Harbour Tour and experience the modern Royal Navy like never before.
monday: 11:15 am - 4:15 pm
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
Cruise around the harbour for unparalleled views of the mighty frigates, destroyers, and aircraft carriers that call Portsmouth home. As you pass marvels of Britain’s naval power, the experienced Captain will guide you through each ship currently in dock and share fascinating stories from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s past and present.
The opening times detailed on this page are the departing time of the first tour of the day and the closing time is the departing time of the last tour of the day.
The tour last for roughly 45 minutes and leave every hour between the times stated below. As there are limited spaces on each tour, we operate on a first come first served basis.
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