RIB Charter Options

Our RIBs can be hired as a bareboat / self drive, skippered charter or as a water taxi.
To enjoy half-day, full day or multiple days trips.

Contact us to make an enquiry.

Half day RIB Hire

Half Day Bareboat RIB Charter

If you are looking to enjoy a short trip on the water, you can rent a RIB for just 4 hours. Jump aboard and enjoy a morning, an afternoon or during the summer months an early evening charter.

Perfect to enjoy a short visit to the River Hamble, Isle of Wight, Lymington, Beaulieu and the New Forest or Portsmouth.

Read more here

£325 inclusive of fuel and VAT

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

The RIB is provided fuelled for your 4-hour half day charter.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

CHARTERER REQUIREMENTS

To charter a RIB privately you (or the designated driver) must have at least 3 years of experience of a similar vessel or hold RYA Coastal Skipper.

Our insurance company asks us to hold a copy of your boating CV, RYA certification, your passport and driving licence or identity card.

Full Day RIB Charter

Full Day Bareboat RIB Charter

If you are wanting to travel further afield, or are looking to enjoy a fun day on the water. You can book to hire a RIB and enjoy a full 8 hour day aboard.

A full day would be perfect if you were looking to visit the Needles, Gunwharf Quays, Hayling Island and Chichester.  It would also allow you to spend your day exploring the local area or the Isle of Wight.

Read more here

£475 inclusive of fuel and VAT

What's included

A full day charter is 8 hours in duration.

All charters include adult lifejackets.

The RIB is provided fuelled for your 8-hour full day charter.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

CHARTERER REQUIREMENTS

To charter a RIB privately you (or the designated driver) must have at least 3 years of experience of a similar vessel or hold RYA Coastal Skipper.

Our insurance company asks us to hold a copy of your boating CV, RYA certification, your passport and driving licence or identity card.

Multi Day RIB Charter

Multi-Day Bareboat RIB Charter

If you are looking. to enjoy more than a day on the water, we can help with a multi day RIB hire.  Perfect for extended holiday fun, sailing support boat, work boat or another purpose. Bluetooth can help.

We offer a discount for multiple full day RIB charters. This is either for consecutive days or pre-purchasing a multi-trip pass where you can enjoy several day RIB charters on the water throughout the season.

Pre-purchase multi-trip 

This is a pre-paid pass that allows you to enjoy separate individual days onboard one of the RIBs.

  • 3 days for £1372.50,
  • 4 days for £1830 or
  • 5 days for £2252.50

Price includes fuel and VAT.

These cannot be used during major events and expire a year after your first charter. A skipper can be added, if required, at an additional fee.

Consecutive multi day RIB charter

We offer a non-fuel multi-day discount if you want to enjoy a RIB for more than 3 days.

  • 3 days for £997.50,
  • 4 days for £1330 or
  • 5 days for £1627.50

At the end of your charter, we will meet you at Port Hamble fuel dock to refuel at your cost. This isn’t available during major events.

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

Our RIB’s are provided fully fuelled.

If your charter is for more than 3 consecutive days,  we will meet you at the Port Hamble fuel berth to refuel at the end of your charter. 

Please note, if you return the RIB partially fuelled, you will be charged for refuelling at cost plus a £50 surcharge.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

CHARTERER REQUIREMENTS

To charter a RIB privately you (or the designated driver) must have at least 3 years of experience of a similar vessel or hold RYA Coastal Skipper.

Our insurance company asks us to hold a copy of your boating CV, RYA certification, your passport and driving licence or identity card.

Skippered RIB Charter

Skippered RIB Charter

If you don’t have the necessary experience to bareboat or you’d like to enjoy a refreshing drink or two over lunch then our skippered RIB Charter is the option for you.

With our experienced professional skipper, we can take up to 7 guests onboard each boat. If you are travelling in a large party we can coordinate multiple boats to accommodate. 

Read more here

£675 full day (8 hours) or £425 half day (4 hours) inclusive of skipper, fuel and VAT

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your skippered charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Stops at other marinas will require payment at their published rates.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

A full-day skippered charter is 8 hours.

A half-day skippered charter is 4 hours.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

Assisted RIB Charter

Assisted RIB Charter

An assisted RIB Charter is perfect if you:

  • Have a PB2 but not the experience required by our insurance company
  • You are feeling a little rusty or apprehensive
  • You are travelling on your own

Our qualified skipper can be on hand to offer tips, advice, help build experience and confidence. They can recommend some places to visit and take the helm if you want a break or a swim. With your skipper we can take up to 7 other guests onboard. 

Read more here

£675 full day (8 hours) or £425 half day (4 hours) inclusive of skipper, fuel and VAT

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your skippered charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Stops at other marinas will require payment at their published rates.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

A full-day skippered charter is 8 hours.

A half-day skippered charter is 4 hours.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

P&O commercial charter

Commercial RIB Charter

We have a lot of experience of providing RIBs and skippers for commercial and media RIB charters. 

We have helped provide RIBs on a commercial basis for:

  • TV and drone filming
  • Commerical photography, 
  • Testing of marine products,
  • Surveying,
  • Sailing race management,
  • Corporate events and
  • Regatta spectating. 

We are always happy to talk through how we can help you with your next commercial project.  Commercial RIB charters can be either bareboat or skippered.

Read more here.

£POA

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

The RIB is provided fully fuelled.

If you wish to visit any of the local MDL marinas you can do so as part of your charter at no extra cost.

These include Port Hamble Marina, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hythe Marina, Ocean Village Marina, Shamrock Quay Marina, Saxon Wharf Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina.

Stops at other marinas will require payment at their published rates.

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

CHARTERER REQUIREMENTS

If you are booking a skippered commercial charter we can supply a copy of our insurance and risk assessment if required.

To charter a RIB for a bareboat commercial charter you (or the designated driver) must have at least 3 years of experience of a similar vessel or hold RYA Coastal Skipper.

Our insurance company asks us to hold a copy of your boating CV, RYA certification, your passport and driving licence or identity card.

P&O commercial charter

Corporate RIB and Boat Charter

The Bluetooth team are here to help you and your colleagues or customers get out and enjoy Solent Water on Powerboats, Sailing Yachts and RIBs.

With a personalised itinerary, we can help with your boating arrangements. Whether it’s an ‘away day’ for fun or a mixture of work and pleasure we are happy to help.

Read more here.

£POA

What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

Visits to marinas will require payment at their published rates. 

Unless agreed otherwise, all RIB charters start and finish at Hamble Point Marina where we can issue parking permits to cover the time you are on charter.

Delivery to another location may be available on request and delivery charges may apply. Please contact us for details.

CHARTER AREA

We are based at Hamble Point Marina, Southampton which is the closest marina to Solent Water.

You can enjoy trips across Solent Water between the Witterings and the Needles.

We can supply a copy of our insurance and risk assessment if required.

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Water taxi

Dependent on availability, we are able to offer a skippered Solent water taxi service during daylight hours.

If you fancy lunch in Cowes or The Hut or maybe a spot of shopping at Gunwharf Quays then please get in touch. We can carry a maximum of 7 people plus our skipper.

Example pricing below however these may be subject to change due to timings.  If you have a different destination in mind please let us know.

Read more here

 One way from or to Hamble Point:

  • Hythe Marina – £100 for up to 4 people + £25 per extra person
  • Cowes – £125 for up to 4 people + £25 per extra person
  • East Cowes / Island Harbour – £150 for up to 4 people + £30 per extra person
  • Gunwharf Quays – £175 for up to 4 people + £35 per extra person
  • Southampton – £100 for up to 4 people + £25 per extra person. 
  • Yarmouth – £350 for up to 7 people. 
  • Beaulieu – £350 for up to 7 people.
  • The Hut – Colwell Bay – £350 for up to 7 people. Read more here.
  • Isle of Wight Pride – various – please click here for more details. 
What's included

All charters include adult lifejackets.

Water taxi prices include fuel and VAT.

Depending on your destination short stay marina fees may be applicable.

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