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Exclusive Medway RIB Rides

Gillingham, Kent
REF: R2RE40

  • Exclusive charter boat tours of the Medway
  • Setting off from Gillingham Marina
  • Explore the historic dockyards & more
  • Choose between a 30-40 or 70-minute experience


 

What's Included

  • Enjoy a thrilling RIB ride on the River Medway
  • Exclusive charters just for you!
  • RIBS can accommodate up to 5 adults (6 people if a mix of adults and children)
  • Life jackets are provided and must be worn

RIB Max Experience

  • Enjoy an exhilarating downriver trip
  • Spectacular views of the Victorian Forts
  • Experiences last 30-40 minutes

Magnificent Medway Tour

  • Close up views of historical landmarks from the river 
  • Highlights include Upnor Castle, the Victory Dry Dock, HMS Gannet, Ocelot, Cavalier and the mighty Ropery Building
  • Enjoy a high speed RIB experience after your tour
  • Experiences last approximately 70 minutes

What Can I Expect

RIB rides Medway-style! Surrounded by historic dockyards, nature preserves and industrial heritage, a boat tour of the River Medway from Gillingham is a great way to see the sights and have fun on the water too.

The Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is the perfect vessel for these Medway rides. Tough and rugged, they are stable and reliable in the water. They can cruise at a gentle pace for sightseeing and they can get the spray flying too, when you open up the throttle on unrestricted waters.

All tours set off from Gillingham Marina. Your skipper will give you an on-shore safety briefing and you'll be given a life jacket to wear. All trips are exclusive charters, so it will just be you and your group onboard.

The RIB Max experience will see you heading down river towards the estuary. You'll pass by some of the many islands and creeks in the Medway. They are uninhabited and have become precious nature reserves for maritime birds and wildlife.

Everywhere you look there are abandoned forts. You'll be able to spot places like Hoo Fort, built by the Victorians to protect the Chatham Dockyard. There are also defences from the both World Wars that have left their marks on the Medway's landscape. It's fascinating stuff.

The Magnificent Medway experience heads upstream to explore the extensive Chatham Dockyard area from the unique perspective of the water. From a Cold War submarine and a 19th century sailing ship, to a WW2 destroyer, you'll cruise past it all. There's lots to see and lots of history too.

On both RIB rides there'll be plenty of time for some high-thrills, fast manoeuvres that'll get you either hanging on for dear life, or waving your hands in the air. A great way to finish your Medway meander!

Buy your vouchers online now for your exclusive RIB rides on the Medway.

Availability

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability

Location

  • Gillingham Marina, Kent

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 2
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
  • Charters are valid for 5 adults or 6 participants if a mix of adults and children

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to watch your departure from the marina

Anything Else

  • Participants should wear warm and windproof clothing and clean, grippy soft sole shoes or trainers
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