Gosport Rib Charter

Solent Rib Charter guests riding high-speed RIB boats through Portsmouth Harbour, with historic ships and the Spinnaker Tower in the background.

Performance yachts racing under colourful spinnakers on the Solent, with crew members working on deck during a sunny sailing event.

In the most attractive of the major UK commercial Ports, Gosport is best known for its commanding views over the historic ships, unspoilt Georgian dockyards, Royal Naval surface fleet and the exciting Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower development.

Group of people enjoying a high-speed RIB boat ride on the ocean, wearing life jackets and smiling as sea spray splashes around them

Why Gosport

Access to the Solent

A great departure point for Rib Charter or Bareboat Rib Charter (without a skipper), Gosport enjoys an eastern location within the Solent with excellent access to many of the most popular destinations including Cowes and Hamble.

At a glance

Gosport Harbour

The harbour itself is well worth a tour to see the fleet, dockyards, commercial port and the upper reaches to Portchester Castle and Port Solent Marina, to say nothing of the three imposing Palmerston forts guarding the approaches.

Location

Our Ribs are not permanently based in Gosport as there is insufficient demand to maintain a presence. Nevertheless it does not cost any more to charter a boat from Gosport as we operate a fixed price throughout the Solent. We normally operate from Haslar Marina.

Bareboat

We can arrange to deliver a bareboat to Gosport if required. Please contact us to ask about current charges.

What our customers say

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Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes.

Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes when we were let down by another charter for my 40th Birthday (50 people from Lymington to The Hut and back!). If you want to book a RIB for any occasion, make sure you book with Solent Rib Charter!

I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter.

Fantastic Experience – Dealt with Jakob who was really helpful and efficient and had a brilliant day on the water. I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter and will definitely be using them again when I’m next in Lymington.

These guys were brilliant. Would highly recommend them.

These guys were brilliant – both in helping to organise our trip for 40 scouts (many thanks Theo), and on the day: everyone was full of praise for rib skipper (Mike) for being relaxed and fun, but also super safe. Would highly recommend them. 30th Reigate Scouts.

Skipper Jon on the day was great & always showed on time.

Very helpful with the passage plan and crafting the day ahead of time. Skipper Jon on the day was great, relaxed and always showed on time. Made for a wonderful day. The blast by The Needles was invigorating. We had two groups and a lovely lunch in Yarmouth.

I'd absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

Chartered a bareboat RIB with Solent Rib Charter on the bank holiday weekend for a day out to the Isle of Wight. Absolutely top-notch customer service and I can’t overstate how helpful he was! I’d absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

From start to finish the process was seamless.

We selected Solent Rib Charter for a team incentive. From start to finish the process was seamless. They were really flexible and allowed for us to enjoy the sights and have a relaxed lunch in Cowes. It was a great day out.

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across!

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across! Immaculately maintained boats and professional skippers make them stand out from the rest. Highly recommended!

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter.

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter. Well organised with friendly and professional skippers, our clients had a brilliant time again on what is one of our most popular annual events, thanks to Jakob, Christian & the team!

Really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.

Rented a RIB from these guys which they brought down to Padstow. Boat in superb condition (their boats are used commercially and for leisure, so super well maintained). Summary: really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.