The Maritime Solent Awards are regional maritime awards to celebrate the region’s outstanding maritime sector and the people who drive it to be a world-leading regional industry. We're delighted that we're finalists in this years awards Awards. We've been selected for...

On Saturday 13th September we took a trip out on Solent Cat to witness SS Shieldhall & PS Waverley steam side by side to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Shieldhall. Luckily the conditions were good and all passengers had a lovely day. Conditions in the...

We are so proud of our heritage and thriving family business now in its 60th year, fondly remembering our founder Mark Rayment, with siblings Ali and Lee Rayment now at the reigns as joint Managing Directors, building for the future. We continue to be invested in the...

Dragon Boat Race - completed On a rainy day some of the team took to the water at Island Harbour to compete in the Island Dragon Boat Race. Raising money for Wessex Cancer Support. Thank you to all the team that took part and came to watch. We might not have won but...

On Saturday 30th August 2025, Solent Cruises are taking on the ultimate team-building, high-energy challenge - a competitive Dragon Boat Race! Our team will be pitted against other teams in an effort to be crowned the ultimate IOW Dragon Boat Racing Champion 2025! We...

We have been shortlisted in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards for the Best Activity Provider and you have till the 31st August to vote for us. It would mean so much to have your support and to win would be a fantastic achievement especially in our 60th year. Click...

We were delighted to welcome on board our friends, family and business contacts during Cowes Week to say thank you for the support over the last 60 years. Guests boarded Wight Scene and sailed up the river into the Solent and enjoyed a buffet, cakes and catching up...

Cowes Week is here and our spectator boat trips are running every day, Get in amongst the action and enjoy closer views of the racing aboard our official event spectator boat. Tickets can be bought in advance here or on the day from Trinity Landing, where the boats...

Today marks the anniversary of Mark's passing. The first year without Mark has, not surprisingly, been hard. His knowledge and enthusiasm to work has been sorely missed. It's been a very quiet year without him. He had a big personality, and Solent Cruises is just not...

This summer we are bringing you right to the action of the racing happening on the Solent. Sail GP First up is a trip to see the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on the 19th July. The most exciting racing on the water finally returns to UK shores with Portsmouth...