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About us

what we do and who we are

What we do

Based in the beautiful island of Guernsey, Island RIB Voyages offer the perfect way to explore the coasts and islands and their history and wildlife up close on a ride you won’t forget!

An experience to remember!

Travel in complete safety on one of our fast RIBs with an experienced crew and attentive service. We offer a range of exciting experiences and we do great children’s parties. Charter a RIB for your own private or corporate experience on the water.

Meet the team

The Captain
Dan

The first Mate
Laura

The Ancient mariner
Chris



 

The Boats

Kernow Explorer and Hanois Hornet are 10m twin engined RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats). They are  fully equipped to MCA regulations for passenger carrying.

They are fully insured and approved by the Guernsey authorities. With the air-filled inflatable ring around the hull, they are virtually unsinkable.

Both boats are equipped to the highest standards with the latest electronic navigation aids and lifesaving equipment.

12 passengers can be carried in each boat in complete safety.

The Service

Hospitality is the keynote of our service. Guests are welcomed by the Skipper and made to feel at home. A full safety briefing is given at the beginning of each journey. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all about the local wildlife as well as lots about local history and folklore.

The Company

Island RIB Voyages is part of Bumblebee Marine Limited – a dynamic Guernsey marine enterprise established in 2012.

The company is a member of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, the Guernsey Marine Traders Association and the Guernsey Tourism Partnership.

IRV and the environment

We take our responsibility to the environment very seriously

The animals we meet deserve the utmost respect and we work with them not against them. We never go close enough to concern the wildlife and we never chase them. Nor do we distort the ecological balance by feeding animals to attract them

We use quiet fuel-efficient low-emission engines.

We ensure that nothing is deposited in the sea by our passengers.

We have been involved on several occasions with the local animal charity – the GSPCA – in both rescuing and relocating seals. We are happy to do this without charge.

We have been closely involved in the development and maintenance of the RAMSAR* site in Herm and the Humps, using the benefit of our experience to shape the structure / arrangements which led to its recognition from January 2016.

We are members of the new Guernsey’ Outdoor Charter Group which will help Guernsey showcase itself as an island that has well managed landscapes while allowing great sustainable recreational opportunities. The basic principles that apply to everything it does and the activities it carries out are to respect other people, to protect the natural environment, to enjoy the outdoors and to stay safe.

To both these organisations and other local environmental groups we constantly contribute the benefit our knowledge derived from constantly operating around the wildlife-rich coasts of these islands.

* Designating a site as a ‘Ramsar site’ gives international recognition of the special environmental, cultural and heritage characteristics of a particular area.   Designation lays the foundation to develop a management plan, in full consultation with those who manage, live and use the area, to ensure the conservation of key species & habitats.

IRV and the community

We have an active programme of supporting local charities. Over recent years we have raised funds for Alderney Cancer Relief, St John Ambulance, MS, the GSPCA, Channel Islands Air Search, the RNLI, Herm School, the Tumaini Fund, Smile for Georgie and the Guernsey Macular Society – not bad for a small firm. We also provide discounted trips for disability groups.

Thank you very much indeed for the great Caves Tour to Sark Isle yesterday! Outstanding experience with beautiful landscape, fascinating caves, interesting information and much fun riding there! Enjoyed it very much! Thank you and best wishes.

Henriette

Just a note to say thank you to you and your team for looking after us so well on our two RIB rides last Wednesday evening. We all had a great time and hope to repeat this again next year.

Soroptimist International

If you do nothing else this summer you must have a trip out with Island RIB Voyages!! Dan, Laura and the rest of the team are all amazing, safe, extremely knowledgeable and informative. Had an amazing trip up to the Humps today to see the seal colony and the lots of puffins behind Herm. A truly magical experience!! Thanks guys and keep up the good work.

Liz

Thank you so much for such a wonderful time. It was a great way to start my husband’s birthday and he knew nothing about it until this morning.

Siobhan

Thank you so much for today – we had an amazing time!

Tracey  

Thank you for a fantastic trip, it exceeded all of my expectations. I did not realise that there was so much beauty behind Herm. So many seals and also puffins swimming. The staff were so warm and welcoming, especially the new young lady who so pleasant and friendly. Also the Captain/pilot was brilliant, you were. I salute you and carry on doing what you do, you are amazing.

Sandra

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Lots of happy smiley faces for our first trip of 2 Lots of happy smiley faces for our first trip of 2022! Thank you everyone who braved the cold today! Roll on tomorrow! 🤩
Giving the boats a good bit of TLC today. Getting Giving the boats a good bit of TLC today. Getting everything ready to start the season this weekend!!
Guess who’s back…?! Guess who’s back…?!
Never mind the flowers, treat your mum to a real t Never mind the flowers, treat your mum to a real thrill this Mother’s Day! Vouchers are easy to buy and are available on our website! islandribvoyages.com.
#islandlife 🤩 #islandlife 🤩
It’s that time of year again! We are searching f It’s that time of year again! We are searching for fun-loving, confident people to join our team as crew for our 2022 season! If you think you’d be a great tour guide and want to spend your summer on the sea pop us an email with your CV. No experience is needed for this job. Part time and full time positions available 😁
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