Don’t fancy getting the ferry & bus? Book a RIB transfer to the Isle of Wight Festival and you’ll arrive in about an hour. 

Want to ditch the ferry queues and buses and arrive at the Isle of Wight Festival in style?

Bluetooth RIB Charter offer pre booked RIB transfers to the Isle of Wight Festival from Hamble Point Marina so that you can be enjoying festival fun in about one hour without any hassle.

What’s a RIB festival water taxi?

Instead of waiting in lines for the ferry and then the bus, you can book a skippered RIB taxi that lands 10 minutes’ walk from the Isle of Wight Festival site.

Our RIBs carry groups of up to 6 people (7 if glamping or there for the day)

How it works

We offer RIB transfers from our base at Hamble Point Marina, the closest marina to Solent Water.

We’ll drop you and your luggage off at Island Harbour, East Cowes tide dependent, a 10-minute walk or short hop in a Festival golf buggy* to the festival site. (In the past, the IOW festival has run golf buggies with a driver available to help you onto the festival site; this is a chargeable service)

If the tide is low (we do know the tide times already) we’ll land at East Cowes. Where you can hop in a taxi or catch the shuttle bus to the festival grounds.

The journey from Hamble Point to Island Harbour will take approximately 55 minutes plus berthing time.

These prices are for your RIB transfer and must be paid in advance via bank transfer. They are not per person.

2 people * – £184 one way / £368 return
3 people * – £186 one way / £372 return
4 people * – £188 one way / £376 return
5 people – £235 one way / £470 return
6 people – £282 one way / £564 return
7 people – £329 one way / £658 return
8 people – £376 one way / £752 return
9 people – £423 one way / £846 return
10 people – £470 one way / £940 return
11 people – £517 one way / £1034 return
12 people – £564 one way / £1128 return

* If you are travelling as a 2,3, or 4, we may add another party onto the same crossing.

If required, we can arrange car parking at Hamble Point Marina.

We are a fully coded and insured RIB Charter company that carries all the necessary safety equipment and licences to deliver you safely to the festival.

Why book with Bluetooth RIB Charter?

• Based in Hamble Point Marina, the closest marina to Solent Water for a quicker crossing. 

• Fully coded and insured RIB charter service.

• Friendly, experienced commercial skippers for your safety and comfort.

• Flexible pick-up and return arrangements.

• Perfect for groups, friends, couples and festival goers who want a unique travel experience.

Frequently asked questions

Where will we be dropped off for the Isle of Wight Festival?

We aim for Island Harbour, a short 10-minute walk from the festival, or East Cowes if tides don’t allow us to get into Island Harbour.

How long is the trip?

About 55 minutes from Hamble Point to Island Harbour.

Is return transport included?

You can book your return RIB transfer back to the mainland at the same time as booking your trip over.

Can we bring luggage or festival gear?
Yes, but please bear in mind we don’t have lots of spare space on the RIBs.

Ready to book your trip?

Ditch ferry queues and buses and make your journey to Isle of Wight Festival part of the celebration.

📞 Contact Bluetooth RIB Charter now to check availability and get your RIB transfer sorted.

Please note that these times will change as payments for bookings are received.

Get in touch to double-check that the time you are looking to book is still available.

Thursday 18th June:

To the Festival, Hamble Point or Warsash to:
    Island Harbour – 10.30 am – 4 spaces, 12.30 pm – 7 spaces , 2.30 pm – 2 spaces , 4.30 pm – 3 spaces, 6.30 pm. 

     East Cowes at 8.30 am, 8.30 pm. Where you can catch a bus to the festival

Friday 19th June:

To the Festival, Hamble Point or Warsash to:
    Island Harbour – 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 5.30 pm

     East Cowes at 7.30 am, 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. Where you can catch a shuttle bus to the festival

Back to the Mainland, To Hamble or Warsash:

    Leaving Island Harbour at 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 6.30 pm

    Leaving East Cowes, 8.30 am, 10.30 am, 8.30 pm

Saturday 20th June:

To the Festival, Hamble Point or Warsash to:
    Island Harbour – 12pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm.

     East Cowes at 8 am, 10 am, and 8 pm. Where you can catch a shuttle bus to the festival

Back to the Mainland, To Hamble or Warsash:

    Leaving Island Harbour at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm

    Leaving East Cowes, 9 am, 11 am, 9 pm.

Sunday 21st June:

To the Festival, Hamble Point or Warsash to:
    Island Harbour – 7 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm.

     East Cowes at 9 am, 11 am, and 9 pm.Where you can catch a shuttle bus to the festival

Back to the Mainland, To Hamble or Warsash:

    Leaving Island Harbour at 8 am, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm.

    Leaving East Cowes, 10 am, 12 noon, 10 pm.

Monday 22nd June: these can only be booked as part of a return journey.

Back to the Mainland, To Hamble or Warsash:

    Leaving Island Harbour at 3 pm, 5 pm.

    Leaving East Cowes, 11 am – 6 spaces, 1 pm – 5 spaces