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Island Rib Voyages

About island rib voyages.

Based in beautiful Guernsey, Island Rib Voyages offer the perfect way to explore the coasts and the islands along with the history and wildlife on a close up ride you wont forget!

• Herm Explorer Wildlife Voyage
• Legends of the Coast
• Sark Coast & Caves Experience
• Hanois Lighthouse Adventure
• Towers & Bunkers

The exhilarating speed of the RIB ride is just just part of the magic of the tours, as the natural beauty of the places you will visit are bound to amaze you and of course the possible encounters with wildlife along the way.

Where to Meet

The boarding point is the van at the Crown (Victoria) Pier, here you will get fitted for your lifejackets and walk down to the boat, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your trip.

Opening Times & Prices

Season starts from the 23rd March 2024 until early October to join the popular experiences, most run for 1 hour some for 90 mins and prices start from £22.50 per child and £32.50 per adult. Bookings can be made online using the website linked below in the contact section.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01481 713031 Email: [email protected] Website: www.islandribvoyages.com

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Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you hurtle between the islands just inches above the water! Visit sunny bays and dramatic caves and see the range of local birdlife and sealife, with a good chance of spotting dolphins on the way. Island Rib Voyages offer a choice of exhilarating trips accompanied by friendly, informative crew. Lifejackets and waterproof jackets are provided.

Choose from: Herm Explorer Wildlife Voyage , Legends of the Coast , Sark Coast & Caves Experience , Hanois Lighthouse Adventure . 

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We loved our Island Rib Voyage trip!

CLICK HERE to read our blog about our Speedy Sark adventure. With lots of info and pictures from the Sark Coast & Caves Trip.

Private Charter & Kids Parties

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With a private charter you can choose to travel anywhere you like… quickly and in complete safety! Here are some private charter / party ideas…

TREASURE TRAIL – Whether pirates or landlubbers, everyone loves a treasure hunt. We’ll get you across to Herm in no time. Then we have a choice of challenging treasure hunts letting you explore a large part of the island. That’ll work up an appetite, so why not round off the adventure with a swim, a picnic on the beach or lunch at the Mermaid Tavern? Then make your own way home on the ferry at a time to suit you.  £195.

HERM EXPLORER WILDLIFE VOYAGE – Cross the Little Russel in no time and see the local wildlife near Herm. Visit a seal colony and perhaps encounter dolphins along the way! Between April and July we’ll see puffins too! Then we’ll make our way back to Town via some exciting narrow channels.  Takes one hour, £390.

SPLASHDOWN – Island RIB Voyages, Outdoor Guernsey and L’Ancresse Kiosk have joined forces to bring you the ultimate water-based experience! The party starts with an exhilarating 25-minute rib adventure before heading to L’Ancresse Bay where qualified instructors from Outdoor Guernsey will be waiting for you. There’s no landing point so jump in and make a splash before enjoying your group’s chosen activity, whether it’s a giant paddle board, single paddle board, kayak or coasteering.  After 1 1/2hrs of watersports you’ll be ready for a top quality, warming BBQ with locally sourced fresh ingredients in a private area with amazing views overlooking the bay. Food and drinks are included and of course they can cater for all dietary requirements. To finish off the evening a minibus is waiting to transport you back into Town.  Splashdown really is the ultimate party adventure.

Minimum age is 3 years  and t he boats have a legal limit of 12 passengers. At least two passengers need to be responsible adults.

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Further Information

For further information on any of the services provided by Island Rib Voyages please contact the team, they would love to hear from you!

Tel: 01481 713031

Email:  [email protected]

Website: www.islandribvoyages.com

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Boarding point:  Crown (Victoria) Pier, St Peter Port, Guernsey

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Sark Coast & Caves Experience

Travel across to Sark’s spectacular west coast, marvel at the cliff scenery, go inside dram atic caves and learn about the island’s rich folklore.

The Skipper Challenge

It doesn’t take long to reach Sark’s spectacular west coast, get amongst the cliff scenery and learn about the island’s rich history. There’s lots of birdlife to see and your guide has some stories to tell. See the spectacular Brecqhou castle on the way. Weave amongst the gullies and navigate through the breathtaking narrow Gouliot Passage before visiting and going right inside some spectacular caves.

We are careful to adhere to the States of Guernsey Environment Department’s Code of Conduct for Watching Marine Wildlife.

Arrivals & Departures

Our departure point is our van at the end of the CROWN (Victoria) PIER .

Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before departure.

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What to bring

For your own safety, please do not wear high heels. Even on a summer’s day it can get chilly on the water so it’s an idea to bring along some warm clothing. Don’t forget sunscreen on hot sunny days too. We provide waterproofs. 

If you’ve got any cameras or electronics they could get wet. We have lockable storage on the quay if you need it.

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Outdoor Adventures to try on the Islands of Guernsey

The Islands of Guernsey are full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and have an adventure, from walking and bike riding to ocean activities and speeding around the go-kart track.

With activities for all age ranges and abilities, the whole family can enjoy the outdoors together. Here's our list of suggestions for thrill seekers, land lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and more.

For Thrill-Seekers

Want to get the adrenaline pumping and have the adventure of a lifetime? There's plenty to explore on our Islands.

Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Outdoor Guernsey , Go Guernsey , Guernsey SUP , the Alderney Wildlife Trust and Adventure Sark all have kayaks and paddleboards available to hire, whether you want a private or group lesson to brush up on your skills or want to hire them to take out on your own adventure. There are also guided tours, where you can explore areas of our coastline with an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide.

Vazon Bay , Port Soif and Portinfer are our best beaches for surfing. Guernsey Surf School at Vazon Bay offers private group or one-on-one surfing lessons and surf camps for kids. Or, simply hire the boards and wetsuits and enjoy.

Coasteering

An adventure that is sure to get the adrenaline going, Go Guernsey, Outdoor Guernsey and Adventure Sark have guided coasteering tours around our Island’s coastlines that cater to different abilities and comfort levels, and jumping in is never compulsory.

Rib Voyages

If you want to have an ocean adventure but don’t want to get in, Island Rib Voyages has a range of tours to suit all interests. You can see the Puffins and Seals up close, delve deep into our Island’s past or explore them from a new perspective.

Karting Guernsey

Karting Guernsey offers adventures for everyone to experience as you race around the go-kart track. They have karts for adults, junior karts and even kid racer karts for the littlest racers, so everyone can get involved.

For Wellness Enthusiasts

Wellness retreats are a speciality of our Islands. You can have an adventurous hike or wild swimming experience, or take a more relaxed approach. Whatever you prefer, there are many ways to get outdoors whilst taking care of your body and mind.

Our cliff paths and country lanes are the perfect backdrop for a wellness walk or hike. Herm and Sark are both completely car-free, so you can walk around these Islands knowing you are safe from traffic. For ideas of where to walk, you can download the VisitGuernsey Walking App, with routes filtered by difficulty and duration, or read this blog .

You can also book a guided walking tour with one of our knowledgeable tour guides from the Bailiwick of Guernsey Guild of Accredited Guides or Tours of Guernsey . You’ll find nature tours, ghost tours, coastal tours, historical tours and more to suit your group.

Beach yoga classes are very popular in the summer, so make sure you visit the websites of local yoga studios, Yoga Elements and BeInspired , for your chance to experience this unique yoga experience. Th

For those of you wanting a more adventurous yoga class, Outdoor Guernsey and SUP Yoga Guernsey offer yoga classes on stand-up paddle boards that you take out on the waters and really test your balance!

You can find out more about yoga year-round on our Islands here .

Venus Pools

These natural pools in the rocks of Lihou and Sark are perfect for cooling off and relaxing after a day of adventures. Take care when exploring as these can be a little tricker to access.

Wild swimming is a very popular pastime on the Islands of Guernsey. There are proven health benefits and it is sure to be an adventure that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

If you’re new to wild swimming, we recommend reading this blog to get prepared. 

If you're a more experienced swimmer, why not join one of our outdoor swimming groups and let them show you new and exciting terrain? The Wild Swimming Brothers came to our Islands and went on a unique adventure with Guernsey Swim Adventures in the 'Pea Stacks' - you can find out all about that here.

For Wildlife Lovers

For the nature-loving amongst us, you will not be disappointed on a trip to our Islands. With unique species to see, organised tours and birdwatching spots galore, there are many ways to go on a wildlife adventure.

Birdwatching

We have a huge number of birds that are resident to, or travel through, our Islands at all times of the year. Lihou Island, one of our RAMSAR sites, has over 150 species each year. The gannet colonies of Les Etacs and Ortac, situated just 100m from Alderney’s coastline, account for 2% of the world’s gannet population – a spectacular sight which can be seen during a boat or walking tour - and between mid-March and July a vast number of Puffins flock to our Islands to breed, mainly located on the Rocks off of Herm. 

You can find out about birdwatching adventures here.

Unique Species

On an Island-hopping trip, you’re likely to see dolphins swimming in our waters or seals resting on rocks. On land, you will find the iconic Guernsey Cow, famous for the dairy they produce, the Guernsey vole, native only to Guernsey and the Orkneys, and the blonde hedgehogs and bats of Alderney, to name just a few.

To see all this wildlife, you can take a visit to one of our many nature reserves or take a wildlife walk to witness the beauty of nature.

You can also take a boat trip around the coasts of Herm and Jethou to get up close to the marine life that call these waters home or, alternatively, those seeking a more active experience can join Outdoor Guernsey on a kayak trip from Shell Beach on Herm .

For Land lovers

For those who prefer to stay on land, we have a whole host of activities to enjoy.

Walking Festivals 

Our spring and autumn walking festivals are a great way to see our Islands and have adventures on land. The tours are led by experienced guides who will take you to parts of our Islands that you may have never seen before.

Puffin Parade

The Puffin Parade is a fun challenge to explore and find the 60 handcrafted puffins on display at various places of interest around Guernsey. The handcrafted and painted Puffins will be on display until the end of August before they are auctioned off to raise money for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.

Archery, climbing and more with Outdoor Guernsey

With archery, climbing, clay pigeon shooting and more, Outdoor Guernsey has a range of exciting land activities that everyone can try their hand at. They also offer cycling tours , where one of their knowledgeable guides will take you around parts of the Island you may not have seen before.

You can hire a range of bikes suitable for the whole family from Go Guernsey and Adventure Cycles on Guernsey, A to B Cycles , Avenue Cycles and Bam’s Bikes on Sark and from Cycle and Surf on Alderney. Cycling is a great way to see our Islands, letting you take in the sights while getting to places easily and quickly.

Golf is a great way to be outside, and we have some beautiful scenic golf courses to explore on our Islands. Places to try your hand include The Royal Guernsey Golf Club , St Pierre Park Hotel and Alderney Golf Club .

Guernsey has two mini-golf courses for those looking for a more lighthearted game. The 18-hole mini golf course at Oatlands Village is great fun for the whole family and Pirate Bay is a unique pirate themed 12 hole mini golf course at Nineteen Bar and Grill .

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WELCOME TO ISLAND RIB VOYAGES

Explore our wide range of exhilarating rib voyages around jersey, neighbouring islands and france, for a fun and memorable experience for everyone, the experience of a lifetime is just a rib voyage away, we love what we do for our customers.

which is why we are rated #1 of things to do in St Catherine's - take a look at our TripAdvisor Page which features consistent excellent star ratings

With our dedicated and super skilled team of skippers, we offer a range of voyages on our 12-seater RIBS to the North and South coasts of Jersey, Les Ecrehous, Les Minquiers, Sark, Herm, Carteret and Chausey. Join us on our adventures and say hello to Bottlenose dolphins and Grey Seals, soar across crystal-clear waters, marvel at breath-taking sandbanks, golden sandy shores, sunrises, shingle banks, reefs - and so much more!

We’ll guide you through every step of the way on your voyage, as we are passionate about providing the ultimate RIB experience as a fun and memorable adventure for everyone. What’s more, we can also customise our voyages for team building events, private or corporate charters, or if you’re looking to improve your powerboating skills- we have the RYA course for you!

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Jersey to the Ecrehous

The Ecrehous are just 15 minutes away on our fast RIB. It’s host to a large diversity of marine wildlife and bird species. During our wildlife trips, there is an opportunity to see dolphins and grey seals and have time ashore to explore, swim in the crystal clear waters, picnic or just relax and take in the breath taking views.

Jersey to Carteret

Indulge yourself in lunch or dinner in the easily accessible restaurants offering Moule Frites, platters of “Fruit de Mer”, traditional French cuisine and Michelin star fine dining! The yellow sandy beach that overlooks Jersey, is the perfect setting to enjoy a family outing and for walkers there are several coastal trails to explore.

Jersey to Sark

Sark offers a truly unique experience for those wanting to escape the bright lights and hubbub of the office. Free from the intrusive noise pollution of cars, explore Sark in a relaxed horse-drawn carriage. Being the world’s first Dark Island, Sark has no light pollution, and is perfect for star gazing.

Jersey to Herm

Herm has no cars, no crowds and definitely no stress. It is the perfect place to visit for a truly relaxing pressure free time. Ideal for families and anyone wanting to get away from it all. Take in the spectacular views of neighbouring islands and the French Coast. Perfect for that relaxing day.

Jersey to Chausey

Chausey is not known for its boutique shopping or nightlife, but for its nature, foraging for shellfish or simply sitting on the shore and looking at the tide rise and fall. With one of the biggest tides in the world, Chausey is a must on everyone’s Itch List. Chausey boasts one hotel and two good restaurants.

Jersey to Minquiers

Les Minquiers are one of the wonders of the natural world. At over 300 km2 the reef is larger than most British cities with Jersey a mere 81 km2, and is home to some of the most extraordinary scenery, wildlife, geology and archaeology anywhere in Europe.

North Coast

The north coast of jersey.

This trip takes you in and out of the bays stopping along the way to absorb some of the historic sites. Rozel bay, Bouley bay and the black dog legend, Bonne Nuit where the Governor's summer residence is, and Devil's Hole. We take you inside Devil's Hole cave - where we may have to sacrifice one or two passengers!!!!

South Coast

The south coast of jersey.

From the decapitation of Helier,  see up close where the Roebuck sunk and the first UK concrete lighthouse,  and hear about the adventure of Louisa Journeaux who was lost at sea only to be found a month later, alive or not... Join us on this historic trip around the south coast of Jersey. 

Corporate Charters

Corporate & private charters.

We can customise our trips for team building events, private or corporate charters, lunch or dinner in Carteret or Chausey, or just relax in one of our offshore reefs, we have a trip for everyone.

MEET YOUR SKIPPERS

Hello there! Thank you for stopping by, we are your dedicated team of highly qualified skippers, ready to take you on the ultimate coastal adventure. We are at a minimum RYA Yachmaster Coastal, for both power and sail commercially endorsed. That’s why with over a decade of experience in the local and coastal waters, we are here to provide you with the best RIB voyage experience, without compromising on your safety.

We can’t wait to take you on your next RIB adventure!

RYA Yachmaster Coastal Skipper Commercially Endorsed for Sail and Power and is a RYA Powerboat Advanced Instructor

Mario setubal - anything that goes fast, rya yachmaster offshore skipper commercially endorsed for sail and power, mick robbins - are we motor sailing again, rya yachmaster powerboat advanced skipper commercially endorsed and is a rya powerboat level 2 instructor, nigel jeacock-fewtrell - don't laugh at my hat, meet your crew, rya powerboat level 2, zana jeacock-fewtrell - i can do a bowline.... and drive the boat at speed, rya yachmaster powerboat intermediate and rya powerboat level 1 and 2 instructor, tristan jouault - colio..., rya powerboat level 2, safety boat and dinghy instructor, charlotte boyle - sail good, power better, boating most of her life, but decided on a career in teaching children., alice jeacock-fewtrell - so, this is a round turn and two half hitches....

Tornado Boats International was started in 1975 in England, and was one of the early pioneers in the development of the RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). The first task was a boat for a marine survey company and the result, a 5.5m boat, was a great success; it was powered by a 50 HP motor (big at the time!) and attracted much interest. Even though the demand for more Tornados grew, there was at first reluctance to build more. Fortunately, the passion for design and a love of the sea won through and the decision was made to develop a production boat. A name was required due to a copy deadline for the first advert but an hour away, the name Tornado came to mind – and the Tornado was born. The rest is history.

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The Viking Voyager is a Tornado 10M Super, new 2020 with Twin Mercury Verado 300HP.

Valkyrie Voyager

The Valkyrie Voyager is a Tornado 10M Super, new 2021 with Twin Mercury Verado 300HP.

What Our Clients Say

We pride ourselves on providing superior service but you don't just have to take our word for it. Just read some of the reviews that our clients left us on trip advisor and facebook.

Amazing Island Adventure.... A highlight of our holiday

Very well organised trip with fantastic views. Mario our guide was a true gem and we were amazed by not only the islands but dolphins and seals. Once out on the Ecrohous islands we had time for a swim and a quick snack before heading back to St Catherine's harbour where we were treated to a few fast spins in the boat. A truly memorable and value for money trip and strongly recommended.

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RYA Powerboat level 2 tuition and assessment

I have used Island RIB Voyages several times over the past two years and have enjoyed trips to Carteret, Sark, Les Echreous and Herm. Fabulous every time. I have always fancied driving my own RIB. Imagine my delight when I spotted on their website that they have just become an accredited RYA training centre. Because I am retired I can be very flexible with my time and expressed my wish to take part straight away. Mario duly enrolled me in one of his earliest Powerboat 2 courses. I have to say it was absorbing and demanding but I felt that I came away with a sound grounding in how to drive a RIB. The course was delivered with a wealth of professional knowledge and fair and developmental encouragement, laced with great humour. It was a thoroughly enjoyable two days, full on. I learned something new at every stage, even though I have been boating all of my life.

'My cheeks hurt from smiling!' - aged 8

What a superb experience! Alongside the comment above my eight year old added that it was the best experience of her life and though I'm 40 I have to agree - it's certainly up there! We took the two hour trip to Ecrehous and - though it was interesting to see this island - by far and away the highlight was the boat. Travelling at speed with sharp turns as we headed home was amazing. It was lovely to see the seals and moreover - how special to see a few different pods of dolphins. Wow. The crew were just simply lovely. We had a party of 5 ranging from 8 to 70 and with all of us they were great. Thank you! I cannot recommend this more and would certainly repeat if we return to the island. I was nervous beforehand having never tried anything like this but I was so glad I did. Thank you island RIB voyages!

Ecrehous Islands Visit

One of our best trips out ever. Friendly crew, lovely boat with waterproof and life jacket provided, good saftey briefing. An exhilarating ride out to the Ecrehous Islands, where we spotted a number of seals swimming around and basking on the rocks. Crystal clear waters, allowed for a paddle or swim (we took wet suits as not so brave) so spent some time floating out with the running tide. The islands are also great to explore. Slightly odd to find someone playing the bagpipes, but it made for a lovely visit. So peaceful, felt like another planet On the way back we spotted a Pod of dolphins, so slowed and tracked them for a while. It was a mid size Pod with young and was amazing to see, especially when some of the adults decided to come and investigate the boat. Certainly one of my top 5 trips out ever, I would strongly recommend. Most likely my best trip ever in the Channel islands. Will be looking at other outings with them for the future.

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