Two iconic Portsmouth attractions team up for first-ever ‘Harbour Lights’ experience

Spinnaker Tower is bringing together two of Portsmouth's most popular experiences this autumn with the launch of an exclusive harbour cruise and fine dining evening.

The new, first-of-its-kind Harbour Lights experience, taking place on Wednesday, September 2, has been created in partnership with Solent Cruises and offers guests the chance to enjoy an evening of sightseeing, live entertainment and fine dining against the backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour after dark.

The experience begins with a scenic harbour cruise departing from Gunwharf Quays Marina, where guests will sail through the historic waters of Portsmouth Harbour, taking in famous naval landmarks and coastal views as the sun begins to set. Following the cruise, guests will head to Spinnaker Tower's Sky Bar to enjoy a three-course dinner, live music and panoramic night-time views from 100 metres high.

Designed to showcase the very best of Portsmouth's waterfront, Harbour Lights combines two of the city's most recognisable attractions into one memorable evening, offering guests and locals a new way to experience the city's maritime heritage.

Richard Hale, General Manager at Spinnaker Tower, said: "Harbour Lights is all about celebrating everything that makes Portsmouth special. By partnering with Solent Cruises, we're able to offer guests a unique evening that begins on the water before continuing high above the harbour in our Sky Bar.

"There's something special about seeing Portsmouth from two completely different perspectives in one evening. From sailing past historic naval landmarks at sunset to enjoying live music and dinner overlooking the illuminated harbour, it's an experience that captures the city's character in a memorable way."

The three-course menu has been specially created for the evening, featuring dishes including trout carpaccio, slow-cooked pork belly or roasted celeriac, and a blood orange and clotted cream posset with cardamom shortbread for dessert. Live music throughout the evening will provide the soundtrack as guests enjoy sweeping views across Portsmouth, the Solent and the South Coast after dark.

Places are limited to just 40 guests and tickets are available now via the Spinnaker Tower website here.