I would be delighted to help you find and book a beautiful boat for trips in and around the Solent at excellent prices.
My charters include a very knowledgable professionally qualified skipper/tour guide (often me!) , a fully licenced and inspected boat and fuel for plenty of exploring.
I’ve put some sample itineraries together below even though 90% of guests just want to go for a cruise, maybe a swim (if summer and on a big boat) then a drop-off and pick up at The Hut, the wonderful beach restaurant on the Isle of Wight.
However, there are great alternatives. RIBs and Sportsboats (Axopars) can cover some real distance – it is possible to see most of the Solent in a full day charter. Nothing beats anchoring in a bay on a big boat for some food and drink. So, here’s some ideas but please chat to me about your own thoughts, requirements and plans.
Option 1 – The Hut
Our most popular trip – we cruise to The Hut(2), the very popular Caribbean/Ibiza like beach bar/restaurant in Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight with time at anchor before or after your meal for swimming , sun bathing or paddle boarding – this is normally at Hurst Castle/Keyhaven(3) or Totland Bay/Alum Bay (2) . Half an hour before your reservation, we anchor in front of The Hut and guests transfer to The Hut’s small RIB and get taken ashore for what most guests agree is a fantastic and memorable dining experience. The Hut is incredibly popular but I can often help get a table – fill out my booking request form or ring to discuss. Generally, they do sittings at 12noon , 3pm and 630pm. We do all of this within 2 hours of ERT
Option 2 – Yarmouth
As per The Hut trip above but visiting Yarmouth Harbour(1) for lunch or supper in one of its many great restaurants including the recently refurbished George Hotel & Beach Club (again, this must be booked well in advance). There’s also the option to get to The Hut from Yarmouth via their complimentary vintage Land Rover transfer. We do this if the weather conditions aren’t quite right to transfer you in front of The Hut itself
Option 3 – Picnic
A cruise to The Needles to see the sights then a couple of hours anchored to allow time for a picnic lunch – often Newtown Creek with its seal colony (5) or Alum Bay (4) famous for its multi coloured sands. Some boats offer Paddle Boarding and swimming
Option 4 – Cowes(6) or Bucklers Hard (8)
a gentle cruise to see the sights followed by a stop for lunch in either Cowes or Bucklers Hard (the beautiful preserved 18th Century ship building village) then time relaxing at anchor – maybe with a swim (depends on the boat)
