The Solent RIB Blast begins at Poole Quay where you will be greeted by the boat's skipper who will conduct a safety briefing before boarding. The skipper will cover all aspects of safety and show you over the RIB power boat. Once you have familiarised yourself with the layout and the controls, you will be kited out with your life jacket ready for departure.

Leaving the Marina through Europe's largest natural harbour to Poole Bay, each member of the party will be given the chance to drive the power boat at low speed. At the same time, there's the chance to enjoy the wonderful scenery around the harbour. Enjoy splendid views of Brownsea Island, Brownsea Castle, Sandbanks, Shell Bay, Studland & The Old Harry Rocks.

After passing the Haven Hotel we leave the harbour into Poole Bay and take a sharp turn into the East Looe Channel past the beautiful beaches of Sandbanks, Shore Road and Branksome Chine. We then put the power on to Bournemouth Pier, once there it's flat out all the way across to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight and then on to the Solent.

With the skipper at the controls, it's time for an adrenaline rush as the RIB is taken through high speed runs, tight turns and wave jumps. During the passage you will have the chance to take the helm at slow speeds to gain confidence and on the return journey you can take the controls once more and put the boat through its paces.

Once in Yarmouth its time to sample the delights of one of the many pubs and bars to have lunch, or chill out before the return trip to Poole, once more taking in the magnificent sites of the Isle of White and the Poole and Bournemouth coastline.

*Similar trips available from Cowes and Lyme Regis