Charters
Specialist & Private Charters
All our vessels are available for private charter, by individuals, families, businesses, schools, or organisations. Our charters are tailored to suit your requirements, from the size of vessel, routes taken, entertainment on board together with any food or drink requirements.
You and your guests can board your charter from our terminal at Thetis Wharf in Cowes, next to the floating bridge with free parking available, or from our terminal in Gunwharf Quays Marina, Portsmouth.
The trip may include a tour of Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton Water, a cruise out into the Solent, or a trip around Cowes Harbour and along the Island coast.
Events such as Cowes Week and the start of the Round the World Yacht Race prove to be popular times for business/corporate outings. You may wish to celebrate a family special occasion, such as birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries, but whatever the occasion we welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and tailor cruises to suit your requirements either in person, over the phone or via email.
Once briefed we will then share rates for hiring both the vessel and crew and if required the cost of food and entertainment, for your approval.
We have an extensive fleet of vessels available of different capacities from 65 to 390 passengers. Please see more information about our vessels that are available for charter below
If you would like an initial discussion around chartering one of our many vessels, or require any further information, please call Debra or Ali at our Cowes Terminal on 01983 564602 or email them on [email protected]
A few comments from satisfied customers reviewing us online…
“Extremely well organised event. The journey plan was brilliant and the personnel on the boat were so very friendly and jolly, and the captain was a joy to listen to. I very much enjoyed his humorous comments, and the food was far above my expectations for a buffet lunch/tea.”
“The boat was great, the captain and crew really professional and welcoming and the buffet was superb. All those I chatted to were having a good time.”
“Many thanks to our organiser for researching, finding and following through on the choice of operator, they certainly met our expectations and more!”
The Wight Scene
The largest of all our vessels launched in 1992, she can carry up to 390 passengers.
There are 3 deck levels:
- The lower saloon has full bar facilities.
- Tea/coffee and snacks are also available.
- The upper saloon has a dance floor with surrounding seating.
There are viewing decks forward and aft with a large open area on the top deck.
This vessel is ideal for private functions, corporate charters as well as discos and weddings. A full commentary is available on all cruises/charters.
For booking enquiries, please call 01983 564602.
Solent Cat
The catamaran Solent Cat can carry up to 250 passengers and reach speeds of 13 knots.
There is seating on the lower deck where there are bar facilities and on the upper deck there is an outer viewing/sun area.
For booking enquiries, please call 01983 564602.
Ali Cat
An all-aluminium vessel, fitted out to the latest MCA requirements, with internal seating for 160 passengers, and outside for 130. The maximum capacity of 250 allows plenty of space around the ship.
There is a bar for hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, as well as having toilet facilities (including one disabled).
Ali Cat is ideal for tours and excursions and adapts easily for specialist charters such as Yacht Racing Viewing, Ship Tendering and Ferry services.
For booking enquiries, please call 01983 564602.
The Jenny M
The Jenny M can carry up to 84 passengers and is ideal for harbour tours and catering for school groups.
Capable of speeds up to 18 knots the Jenny M makes ideal press boats for water based events such as the Round the Island Yacht Race.
For booking enquiries, please call 01983 564602.
The Jenny Lee
The Jenny Lee can carry up to 65 passengers and is ideal for harbour tours and catering for school groups.
Capable of speeds up to 18 knots and makes ideal press boats for water-based events such as the Round the Island Yacht Race.
For booking enquiries, please call 01983 564602.
