MV “Ocean Scene”
Purpose built in 1994 for Blue Funnel, this is the largest of our fleet, and capable of carrying up to 350 passengers.
This 30 metre catamaran is stable in all weathers and is heated throughout, as well as two large sun decks.
The lower deck can be used as a restaurant, a quiet lounge or even for Casino tables. There are carpets throughout with furnished trimmings and flexible layout arrangements.
The Upper deck is carpeted around the sides with a large dance floor in the centre.
Hire Rates
per hour
£250Day Rate until 7pm
£350Evening Rate, 7pm to midnight
£395Late Night Rate, Midnight to 2am
MV “Ashleigh R”
The newest of our purpose built fleet completed in summer 2004. Licensed for 250 passengers, she can cater for 150 inside the furnished and heated saloon.
Also being a catamaran and capable of 11 knots she is ideal for the day around the Solent, watching premium yacht races or viewing the warships.
The saloon also consists of a dance floor with a bar at the aft end, and open decks forward and on the top.
Hire Rates
per hour
£220Day Rate until 7pm
£310Evening Rate, 7pm to midnight
£350Late Night Rate, Midnight to 2am
Jenny R
Jenny R is now based at Bucklers Hard on the Beaulieu River between Easter and November.
She is available for private charters, educational trips, wedding harbour cruises or bird watching tours.
Normal 30 minute tours operate at 1100, 1145, 1245, 1330, 1415, 1500, 1545, 1630 & 1715.
Book a group on a 30 minute tour, or hire the vessel exclusively in the evening.
30 min Tour Fares
£4Adult
£3OAP
£2.50Child
£12Family £12
Hire Rates for vessel charter £140 per hour.
Subject to Bucklers Hard admission charges during opening hours. Book with Blue Funnel, Bucklers Hard admissions, or turn up for a Beaulieu River Cruise.
RIB Rides and Hire
Hire a fast Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for an exhilarating ride around Southampton Water or the Solent.
Up to thirty knots of pure fun combined with twists, turns and acceleration.
Ideal for birthdays, surprise presents or special treats.
Our RIB can carry up to 7 passengers and is available for short rides or day charters around the Solent, from Yarmouth to Beaulieu, Cowes to Portsmouth and the Hamble River (some areas weather permitting).
View the Needles up close, watch yachts racing or just ride around with lunch ashore.
Hire Rates
£85 plus fuel cost.1 Hour Rides
£180 plus fuel costHalf Day (3 Hours)
£325 plus fuel costFull Day (6 Hours)
Subject to company conditions. Minimum age 10, under 16's accompanied by at least one adult. Not suitable for those with weak hearts, repetitive injuries or back problems. Weather permitting. Lifejackets supplied, suitable clothing must be worn and provided by hirer.
Our other vessels
Also available for charter is the smaller vessel MV “Jenny R” for cross-Solent transport and docks tours.
In addition we have a 6 metre RIB for skippered charter, carrying up to 7 passengers and capable of 30 knots.