Eyemouth Rib Trips
Eyemouth Rib Trips
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Eyemouth Rib Trips are your key to exploring the stunning Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders. With highly experienced powerboat skipper Tim Grimshaw at the helm, we’ll show you the cliffs and coves, the seabirds and seals. Discover the seascapes around Eyemouth and St Abbs, two old-established and picturesque sea-going communities. Operating daily throughout the main season from April to October - find us in Eyemouth Harbour, our Berwickshire boat trips offer a great choice. The leisurely Coastal Explorer is a relaxing sea safari and scenic trip along the stunning Berwickshire coastline, with caves, seals and seabirds. Our very popular Coastal Express will appeal to kids and adults alike. We carry 12 passengers so there is room and fun for all the family. We have ramp access to the boat moored on a structured pontoon for easy access. Our jockey seats are comfortable and secure and life jackets are provided to everyone. A safety briefing is provided before each trip.
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lornas84
Lossiemouth, United Kingdom6 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Myself, my husband and our 3 kids (14, 13 and 10) all took part in the half hour ‘Fast Blast’ trio with Skipper Tim. What an amazing adrenaline rush! Our kids absolutely loved it and are still talking about it. Suited up with our life vests and a safety briefing later and we were off out. The initial trip out was lovely and calm, along the coast with some wonderful scenery. Then out to the choppier open sea, Tim soon ramped up the speed. We were jumping over the waves higher than we could have imagined. Would recommend keeping an eye on the waves and making sure you are stood up as the boat comes back down onto the water. It’s a hard landing but if stood up off the seat, far more enjoyable. Would highly recommend and if/when we visit again, we will definitely be booking again.
Written 28 July 2020
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Allan J
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We had an absolutely amazing time on the boat today for the kids fast blast. Tim and his wife were the best. The boat itself can shift across the water and I'll have to get back for the full on fast blast and see what the boat can do when the skipper gives it full gas.
I would highly recommend boarding this vessel to anyone who seeks a white knuckle ride on the sea.
I would highly recommend boarding this vessel to anyone who seeks a white knuckle ride on the sea.
Written 23 August 2020
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Lisa F
6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
What an outstanding afternoon! We booked the coastal exploration for four adults, two teenagers and a four year old. We were shown so much wildlife, including porpoises, seals and a variety of seabirds. We were also shown the setting of New Asgard, which totally geeked out our teens! Lots of hidden gems and advice on where we could head to get a bit surfing in! The scenery of the caves could never be experienced from land, so we were very lucky to join the coastal ride! Tim the skipper drove a bit faster between the coves, much to the delight of our four year old, who was giggling with excitement. A great afternoon had by all. Thanks for the experience! We will definitely be back again in the future.
Written 16 August 2020
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Marion
Carstairs, UK57 contributions
Jun 2021
Six of us went as a family on the fast blast rib trip on Sunday 20 June 2021 it was fantastic, I booked with Tim the skipper via website and he confirmed booking we just turned up in the day 15 mins before trip very professional lifejackets and safety briefing too. The trip was fabulous took us to st ABBs along the coastline at high speed crashing over the waves brilliant. Cannot recommend this trip highly enough
Anyone planning to visit Eyemouth this trip is a must do
Anyone planning to visit Eyemouth this trip is a must do
Written 26 June 2021
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jlucyt
12 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Although I live in eyemouth I had never thought to try the rib boat although I had heard very good reports about it. We had family staying here on holiday so we hired the whole boat for the coastal explore although the skipper was very open to changing the trip if we wanted and also stopping for longer for photos if we wanted to see anything in particular. All of this is explained before the trip. The skipper was very informative and knowledgeable about the coastline and what it has to offer. The coastline is stunning and it was lovely to see it from a different perspective. He done a couple of fast blasts which we all enjoyed and was very exhilarating! Can't believe it took me this long to go on it. Thoroughly recommended and not pricey at all for what you get!
Written 1 August 2020
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Richard M
Ash, UK14 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Had a great time with Tim, who was kind enough to give us a running commentary of all the local history. Tim is a highly experienced skipper and has a history of racing speed boats, so wrap up warm and hold on. Tim recommend the cafe in the harbour called 'Ebbcarrs' and especially the Cullen Skink (or Scottish haddock chowder) which came with a hot buttered baguette, and was easily the best chowder I've tasted by a mile. Cheers Tim!
Written 3 October 2022
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Mike G
Edinburgh, UK30 contributions
Nov 2020
This is a brilliant trip and I expect it to become one of Scotland's "must see" visitor attractions. It's competitively priced and is around one of Scotland's most scenic pieces of coastline. The nature on display is outstanding and includes dolphins, puffins, seabirds, seals and their pups (1,500 this year), The skipper is a friendly man and his dialogue and knowledge are both very good. Eyemouth is easily reached from all parts of Scotland and if you're visiting Scotland and you like your wildlife get on this trip. Once you're back on "tera firma" get to one of the local fish and chip shops to sample the freshest fair you will ever taste.
Written 29 December 2020
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waggy1971
Greenock, UK312 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Thoroughly recommend Eyemouth Rib Trips. Went out on Tim’s Coastal Explorer yesterday and had a great trip. Saw some beautiful scenery from the water and Tim gave some excellent local knowledge to the views.
Opened up the engines on way back which we all really enjoyed (as had wanted to do the fast boat trip but fully booked).
Don’t hesitate to book up!
Opened up the engines on way back which we all really enjoyed (as had wanted to do the fast boat trip but fully booked).
Don’t hesitate to book up!
Written 8 August 2020
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Michael M
West Auckland, United Kingdom9 contributions
Oct 2020
What an amazing trip! The coastline is outstandingly beautiful and Tim (the skipper) was fantastic. He is knowledgeable and all the information was very interesting. I have never seen a coastline like this before and I would advise anyone who is in the area to give this a try! In fact, I'd be willing to travel a considerable distance just to do it again. My children (aged 6 and 7) are still talking about it, the mysterious caves and coves as well as the seals popping their heads up to say hi and the excitement of when Tim sped up. For such a reasonable price, I would have happily paid more. Tim is currently running reduced numbers to protect from Covid so having distance between your family and another. The weather was not great and we got very wet (in October, brrrrr) but it didn't take anything away from this magical experience. Thank you Tim for a fantastic adventure! We will see you again.
Written 2 November 2020
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Ronald R
Stromness, UK344 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We had a fantastic trip out along the East coast form Eyemouth to up past St Abbs Head. It could have been a non event as we had originally booked on the Tuesday but the forecast was terrible for that day. The company got in touch on the Monday morning to warn us of the forecast and to arrange a trip out at 17.30 that night if we could make it down to Eyemouth in time. By changing our plans we managed to make it in time.
The rib can seat 12 people and it has quite a comfortable seating system. Skipper Tim and Laura reassuringly ensure lifejackets are fitted and safety talk given before leaving harbour. The trip along the coast past Killiedraught Bay, Coldingham Sands bay, into St Abbs and the Seabirds stacks past St Abbs head and Lighthouse. You get a great chance to see the tricky entries to the safe harbours among the rocky treacherous coast line. We heartily recommend this trip and tour with Eyemouth Rib Trips with Tim and Laura. Thank you for the memorable excursion and your help in making it happen.
The rib can seat 12 people and it has quite a comfortable seating system. Skipper Tim and Laura reassuringly ensure lifejackets are fitted and safety talk given before leaving harbour. The trip along the coast past Killiedraught Bay, Coldingham Sands bay, into St Abbs and the Seabirds stacks past St Abbs head and Lighthouse. You get a great chance to see the tricky entries to the safe harbours among the rocky treacherous coast line. We heartily recommend this trip and tour with Eyemouth Rib Trips with Tim and Laura. Thank you for the memorable excursion and your help in making it happen.
Written 10 July 2024
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Hi Mandy
That depends on your disability. There is a ramp from the road to the boat. You would need to be able to step up and then down onto the boat, we can assist. Then sit on a jockey seat. The same to disembark. The rib has inflatable tubes so cannot be modified to allow easier access to embark/disembark.
Hope this answers your question.
Written 27 September 2020
Hi do you a low disability passengers if so would give me your web site please.
Written 8 September 2020
The only issue would be the mobility issue getting over the side of the boat. Once on the boat you straddle a seat with the grip in front supporting your chest. I booked with the Eyemouth rib website. Hope this helps. There is a ramp from the harbour down to the boat.
Written 8 September 2020
Emma
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
What's the price range. I think my husband and kids would love the coastal exploration. We'll be out there on holiday in early July.
Written 28 November 2019
Hi if you go onto the website for Eyemouth rib trips, as prices for fast blast and coastal exploration, for adults and kids. They do a shuttle from Eyemouth to St Abbs as well, that one is just £5 and worth the little run. You are much better to book the trips as very popular and worth every penny. It’s amazing fun , adults and kids all loved it.
Written 2 February 2020
Hi what time are the small trips to st abbs on a Saturday to take my grandchildren thanks
Written 12 June 2019
Sorry, you need to ask locally, it depends on the tide to a large extent, (also on the owner).
Written 14 June 2019
We were out for at least an hour.
Written 24 October 2018
I have friends coming up on 11 th Oct ru stl running by then?
Written 4 October 2018
Dont know sorry. Contact via website, I will tomorrow regarding a Fast blast for the following week.
Written 4 October 2018
How long do these trips normally last?🙂
Written 3 October 2018
The fast blast is 30mins. A coastal exploration lasts around an hour with a chance of a fast blast on the way back depending on weather conditions. Great fun
Written 4 October 2018
What times are the rib trips on Fridays
Written 19 July 2018
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