Southampton & Portsmouth RIB Charter

03/02/2025

Are you feeling Hut, Hut, Hut?

We specialise in trips to The Hut, in Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight. It is a very popular restaurant for corporate and family days out.

The Hut are opening their booking system on the 5th February at 9am.

Secure your reservation and then get in touch with us to book a bespoke and private charter to The Hut for a memorable day on the water!

02/01/2025

2024 what a year you were!

We’ve had another fantastic year of building and growing our family-run business, surpassing even our own expectations. Our growth continued as we partnered with RIB Shack Marine, expanding our reach and offering shared boat ownership to a wider audience, making it easier than ever to get more people out on the water.

We wanted to say a massive thank you to all our clients new and existing for all your support this past year.

We welcomed two Brand New Highfield Patrol 760s to the fleet this year which carried out over 300 charters this year carrying a record number of passengers across The Solent. These have included corporate charters, family days out, stag/hen parties, festival goers, commercial work, safety and support boat, survey work, dive work, racing events and helping families say their goodbyes to loved ones by the scattering of ashes at sea. We have also done a lot of media work for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, SKY, Cruise Ship Companies, Port Authorities and boat builders.

Thank you to each and every passenger/client who booked through us this year. We truly appreciate you choosing us to get out on the water.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our professional skippers, mechanics, marina staff, fellow operators, boating friends, family, and everyone behind the scenes. Your dedication and hard work in servicing our customers and maintaining the boats ensure they are always ready for the next charter. We truly appreciate your continued support and contribution.

Wishing everyone a Very Happy and Healthy New Year and we look forward to welcoming everyone onboard in 2025!

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01/01/2025

A bit windy out today 💨

01/01/2025

Day 1 of 2025 and on the water already! Here’s to many many more days on the water for the season ahead (hopefully with some better conditions and weather!)

20/12/2024

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, friends and boating family a Very Merry Christmas and above all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Thank you for all your support this year and looking forward to the 2025 season!

19/10/2024

I was on work experience today and the assignment was being Captain Ramos for The Day!

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04/09/2024

We spotted the PS Waverley a few more times today. Such a magnificent vessel.

Waverley Excursions

04/09/2024

We spotted the PS Waverley out on the water today. She is the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.

She was first launched in 1946 and has had a couple of refits over the years. Thankfully in 2020 she had new boilers fitted and returned to service once more.

She is currently in the Solent area until the 25th September.

A truly magnificent vessel and piece of history.

Waverley Excursions Paddle Steamer Waverley Supporters Group

02/09/2024

Our brand New Highfield Patrol 760 “Aquaholic” has hit her first milestone of 100hrs on the water.

Skippers and client feedback have been so positive since her arrival 6 weeks ago. We too have been so impressed with her that we have just taken delivery of a 2nd boat to join our fleet.

After over 5 years of loyal service we say goodbye to our 2nd Ribeye 785 “Aquadiciton”

When we first bought her she had an extensive refit, her appearance further changed over the years as we made more upgrades. She served us well and welcomed thousands of guests onboard for many memorable days out on the water.

We are pleased to welcome our brand new Highfield Patrol 760 which is coded for 12 people (meaning we can carry 11 passengers plus a skipper) - our two new ribs are the very first of the ALL NEW Patrol model range from Highfield in the UK. They have been highly spec’d featuring a 300hp Mercury Outboard, 12” Simrad Plotter, Fusion sound system and Scot Suspension Seats.

Please welcome our BRAND NEW Highfield Patrol 760 “Aquadiction” giving us an all Highfield Rib fleet alongside her sister boat “Aquaholic” and our Highfield Patrol 860 “Aquatherapy”

The Solent’s newest fleet of ribs are now available for both skippered and bareboat charters.

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27/08/2024

Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady leaving Portsmouth this evening.

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26/08/2024

A great day on the water yesterday with all our boats out in some tricky conditions in the afternoon.

Our fleet of Highfields had no issues in the 35 knot gusts giving a safe and comfortable ride across The Solent.

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20/07/2024

When Bear Grylls specifically asks to charter our Highfield Patrol 860 “Aquatherapy” again for a trip to The Isle of Wight.

18/07/2024

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15/07/2024

After over 7 years of loyal service we say goodbye to our very first Ribeye 785 “Aquaholic”

When we first bought her she had an extensive refit, her appearance further changed over the years as we made more upgrades. Aquaholic served us well and welcomed thousands of guests onboard for many memorable days out on the water.

The boats outline formed our logo which will remain as a nod to where we started all those years ago.

We have gone from strength to strength expanding our fleet as the years have gone on with the addition of our 2nd Ribeye 785 followed by of our Axopar 28 and most recently our Highfield Patrol 860.

We felt now was the right time to usher in the next chapter.

We are pleased to welcome our brand new Highfield Patrol 760 which is coded for 12 people (meaning we can carry 11 passengers plus a skipper) - it is the very first of the ALL NEW Patrol model range from Highfield in the UK. She has been highly spec’d featuring a 300hp Mercury Outboard, 12” Simrad Plotter, Fusion sound system and Scot Suspension Seats.

Please welcome our BRAND NEW “Aquaholic” Highfield Patrol 760.

She is now available for both skippered and bareboat charters.

Huge thank you to all the team at Highfield and BLS Marine Group for all their amazing work getting the boat ready.

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13/07/2024

Some exciting news coming on Monday……

Watch this space.

04/07/2024

Dear

What an amazing day on our coastal walk and beach clean .

This was all for charity, The Andrew Simpson Foundation - the target was to raise £5,000 and all the walkers collectively raised £8,600.

Thank you to everyone that donated on our page, you helped us raise £900 for this great cause. As a result some 300 disadvantaged children will be able to get out on the water sailing.

Was great to meet so many new faces involved in the marine industry.

Andrew Simpson Foundation : The Sailing Charity British Marine

03/07/2024

Axopar Owners Meet - 30th June 2024.