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Guests gathered on a sunny waterfront terrace for an outdoor meal and social event.

What we can do

The interesting extras

Use our expertise and influence to secure not only the best hotels but all the little extras – the best meeting rooms, bedrooms with views, private terraces for drinks and barbecues in spectacular settings.

At a glance

Please call us to discuss the best options. We place significant volumes of business with venues and it makes sense to go through us to obtain the best possible event.

Non-corporate

The Hotels we prefer to partner with are privately owned and range from amongst the world’s best (ranked by Condé Nast) to wonderful character hotels in The New Forest National Park, all within easy distance of the Solent. We are happy to arrange transport.

Meetings and conferences

Combining one of our Rib events with a company meeting or conference is popular as well as tax efficient. We work with a wide range of venues including some stunning waterside yacht clubs. Venues with a capacity of up to 500 are waterside on both the mainland and Isle of Wight.

Conference case study

Should you require a full conference, we are also very happy to organise this for you. Please see Large Corporate Event for a case study on just one of our recent large conference events.

Charter gallery

  • Elegant coastal dining table decorated with greenery and lanterns, set for a waterside event often reached by fast RIB transfers across the Solent
  • Guests line up at a long buffet table on an outdoor deck, choosing food from platters of sandwiches, salads, breadsticks and snacks, with a waterside venue and groups chatting in the background.
  • A RIB making a turn causing a splash of water behind it. Passengers having fun.
  • Several rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) travel together toward a shoreline lined with houses, boats, and marina buildings. Passengers in life jackets sit facing forward as the boats create wakes behind them. Union Jack flags and masts of docked sailboats are visible along the waterfront.
  • Guests gathered on a sunny waterfront terrace for an outdoor meal and social event.
  • A group of smiling participants in waterproof jackets and lifejackets raise their arms during an exciting wet-weather RIB adventure on the Solent.
  • Two RIB boats speeding across the water in front of a large cargo ship with passengers on board.
  • A group of enthusiastic passengers in waterproof gear cheer and raise their hands while riding a RIB.
  • Elegant coastal dining table decorated with greenery and lanterns, set for a waterside event often reached by fast RIB transfers across the Solent
  • Guests line up at a long buffet table on an outdoor deck, choosing food from platters of sandwiches, salads, breadsticks and snacks, with a waterside venue and groups chatting in the background.
  • A RIB making a turn causing a splash of water behind it. Passengers having fun.
  • Several rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) travel together toward a shoreline lined with houses, boats, and marina buildings. Passengers in life jackets sit facing forward as the boats create wakes behind them. Union Jack flags and masts of docked sailboats are visible along the waterfront.
  • Guests gathered on a sunny waterfront terrace for an outdoor meal and social event.
  • A group of smiling participants in waterproof jackets and lifejackets raise their arms during an exciting wet-weather RIB adventure on the Solent.
  • Two RIB boats speeding across the water in front of a large cargo ship with passengers on board.
  • A group of enthusiastic passengers in waterproof gear cheer and raise their hands while riding a RIB.
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Our locations

The Solent and beyond

The Solent may be our home, but we operate throughout the UK, offering reliable nationwide support with consistently excellent service.

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What our customers say

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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.
Jonathan Gold

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.
David Chudleigh

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.
Tim Walkden

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.
Oliver Masters

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!
Ben Peddie

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.
Mark O'Donoghue

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!
Sarah Ward

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.
Martin Rennison

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!
Simon Hedley
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A group of people enjoy a fast RIB ride past Hurst Castle, with passengers smiling and waving as the boat cuts through choppy green water.

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A group of people wearing life jackets enjoy a fast RIB boat ride on the Solent, smiling and waving as the boat cuts through the water with splashes around them.

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