THE UK
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 rib boat tours in the UK justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the packing.
Join Torquay Watersports for a one-hour RIB ride from The Pavilion, with guides such as Greg, Glen, and John sharing local facts as you speed past Thatcher Rock and Ore Stone. Expect sea views, seabirds, and possible encounters with seals, dolphins, or porpoises.
“I can't even describe how amazing that adventure is. You could see dolphins and seals. Strongly recommended. We'll be back, definitely.”
Board a high-speed RIB at Tower Millennium Pier for a 20-minute Thames run past the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, The Shard, and Canary Wharf. Expect safety instructions, live commentary, music, sharp bursts of speed, and a maximum group of 12. Children must weigh at least 15kg.
“We paid for the ride , travelled across London which took 1 hour, on arrival we was informed the trip was cancelled- still waiting for a refund.”
Join Torquay Watersports at Torquay Marina for a fast 30-minute RIB ride around Torbay. Expect sea caves, coves, islands, wildlife, local commentary, sharp turns, and possible water spray. Riders must be at least 10 or 11 and tall enough to keep both feet flat on the floor.
“Great views, excellent hosts with clear commentary. Felt safe and crew were competent. I would recommend to anyone wanting a good thrill ride educational experience.”
Set out from Padstow on a two-hour, small-group RIB safari with an English-speaking guide and skipper. You may see dolphins, seals, porpoises, whales, sunfish, puffins, and seabirds while covering about 25 miles of coast. Expect fast, bouncy travel and possible spray.
“Loved it! We’ve done it before, was perfect weather this time, lots of dolphins and a couple of seals. We missed our first trip due to a puncture, but padstow sealife safari kindly rebooked for us even though we were outside the 24 hour cancellation. Also were very understanding of my late arrival! Highly recommend”
Board at Tower Millennium Pier for a 20-minute Thames RIB ride with an English-speaking guide, Tower Bridge views, Bond music, and a fast run toward Canary Wharf. The boat carries up to 12 passengers, with lifejackets and ponchos provided.
“All of it! An Excellent Experience from Start to finish”
Take over a private RIB for up to 12 people and race from Tower Millennium Pier toward Canary Wharf and back. Your captain handles the twists while a crew member shares live commentary. Expect Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, the Tower of London, the Shard, lifejackets, and possible splashes.
“Great boat ride, absolutely fun time by all Asha and Isaac were great hosts, providing plenty of banter and laughs, great couple of lads”
Take a private 40-minute RIB speedboat from Tower Pier to the Thames Barrier and back. Your skipper provides light commentary as you pass Tower Bridge, Greenwich, the O2, and Canary Wharf, then opens the throttle with music playing. Lifejackets and waterproofs are supplied.
“The views were spectacular.The staff kept us informed of all the places that we passed. The “blast” down the Thames after Tower Bridge was awesome and with the music playing it was an unforgettable experience! Would highly recommend. My sister and I are in our late sixties and enjoyed every minute of our trip.”
Join North Coast Watersports for a two-hour private RIB trip from Skerray Bay. Skipper Nick, with Iona and Finn also hosting some departures, takes you around Neave, Eilean nan Ron, and the Rabbit Islands, with sea caves, birds, seals, porpoises, and striking rock formations along the way.
“We had the most fantastic trip with Nick. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and rock formations - we learned so much from him. You have to get out on a boat to appreciate the beauty of this area and I highly recommend this trip.”
Meet the Torquay Watersports team at MDL Marina for a safety briefing and lifejacket fitting, then hold on for 30 minutes aboard Raptor. Three 300hp Mercury Verado V8 engines deliver sharp bursts of speed, balanced by scenic stops around Torbay.
“Great staff who were super friendly and welcoming. The ride was tremendous fun. Worth every penny.”
Join Henry from Exmouth Marina for a one-hour RIB ride along Exmouth Beach and the first miles of the Jurassic Coast. Expect red Triassic cliffs, Sandy Bay, Straight Point, seabirds, possible seals, and a short safety briefing before departure. Groups are limited to seven.
“Henry was really friendly. Kids (2 and 6) really enjoyed the trip out around the Jurassic coast and even saw some seals that came up very close.”
Every kind of fast boat on the site, and the water it runs on.
