Explorer - Targa 56
Explorer is a beautiful, high quality boat in excellent working order, Explorer will provide leisurely and comfortable cruising, she’s also a very capable & exciting yacht with remarkable pace which denies her 20ton weight. Alongside world class hospitality Explorer has many little features hidden away that further enrich the onboard experience making every charter experience in the waters of southern England unforgettable.
They have just completed their 2023 refit & will be ready for bookings from the 1st April.
They also have a fantastic chef Dan on the Marmoris team. Dan can be booked to be onboard for your charter day, taking you on a culinary journey using local ingredients all skilfully cooked and served onboard. This service is limited and must be booked in advance.
GUNWHARF QUAYS CHAMPAGNE CRUISE
Departing from glorious Chichester marina.
Champagne (other drinks will be available) on arrival, after settling in and concluding our safety briefing we slip the lines and head out for a leisurely cruse through the stunning Chichester harbour and out onto the Solent. We cruise west enjoying the views of the south coast and vast Solent history. Arrive in style at Gunwharf where you can enjoy the south of England’s premier designer outlet shopping facility, with a multi screen cinema, ten pin bowling and casino if your feeling lucky! With a large selection of restaurants, bars and fantastic hospitality your in for a treat.
You can choose to have us wait while you enjoy your time ashore enjoying a relaxed cruise back to Chichester finishing the day in style or enjoy Gunwharf for the rest of the day and evening utilising close by transport links when the time is right.
Prices for our fantastic Champagne cruise for up to 6 guests, extra guests charge at £75 per head maximum 10 guests.
Champagne trip from Chichester to Gunwharf £990 (one way)
Champagne trip from Chichester to Gunwharf and return back to Chichester (up to 4 hours ashore at Gunwharf) £1250
Extra waiting can be pre arranged at £95 per hour
Departing from Chichester marina (other departure destinations available)
A warm welcome onboard with a selection of hot drinks and fresh coffee, homemade pastries including Rebecca’s famous warm croissant with melted gruyere cheese ham (vegetarian options available) once settled your host will run through the yachts onboard facility’s and conclude with a safety briefing.
We slip the lines and make our way down towards the Solent passing through the stunning Chichester harbour. You spend the late morning enjoying the yacht , a mix of high speed and leisurely cruising, savouring all the beauty and history on the Solent. Passing by the historic forts dotted in the Solent we head west towards the most northly point of the isle of white Cowles with an arrival time around 1pm.
Sitting on the entrance to the river Medina Cowes is home to the largest event dates in the diary, Cowes pretty much an essential during your charter onboard Explorer.
During your time onshore you will find a great selection of English pubs and fine food. Cowes shopping is predominantly boating based with a selection of specialist foodstuffs.
You will have plenty time to relax and explore while we prepare Explorer for your return.
A warm welcome awaits with cold drinks ready as you re-board for an exciting afternoon exploring and making our way back into Chichester or arrange a drop-off at the souths of England’s premier designer outlet shopping facility Gunwharf where you will find an abundance of entertainment, restaurants and bars to carry on the days enjoyment. With fantastic transport links close by to utilize when your ready.
Only £1950
NEEDLES CRUISE / HUT RESTAURANT VISIT (UP TO 10 GUESTS )
Departing from glorious Chichester
A warm welcome onboard with a selection of hot drinks and fresh coffee, homemade pastries including Rebecca’s famous warm croissant with melted gruyere cheese ham (vegetation options available) once settled your host will run through the yachts onboard facility’s and conclude with a safety briefing.
We slip the lines and make our way down towards the Solent passing through the stunning Chichester harbour. As we head out onto the Solent turning at west pole the historic forts and spinnaker tower come into view you know your in for an unforgettable day. We continue cruising west passing Cowes on the island and Southampton to the north its incredible how different the south coast looks from here. We continue on passing Lymington then Yarmouth and with a slight turn to port the needles come into sight.
The needles are chalk stacks standing at 100ft high situated off the western extremity of the isle of white, they are considered one of the wonders of southern England and a must see from this view point. From this position Alum bays stunning multi coloured sand cliffs meet the needles marine conservation zone. On this western side of the island lives the famous Hut restaurant, its a class act with the rich and famous choosing to spend there best days there, the food mainly with a seafood theme but with steaks and other dishes available.
If you have pre booked (early booking essential) a table for lunch around 1pm we can arrange to get you taken ashore or alternately your make a lunch stop off during our trip eastward from this position. The day will be wrapped up with an exciting cruise exploring as we head back towards Chichester or arrange a drop-off at the souths of England’s premier designer outlet shopping facility Gunwharf where you will find an abundance of entertainment, restaurants and bars to carry on the days enjoyment. With fantastic transport links close by to utilize when your ready.
Only £2275
BESPOKE CHARTERS
Every guest has their ideal charter day and its our job to deliver just that. We will spend time creating an unforgettable day (for all the right reasons) for you and your chosen guests.
Some guests want to relax with a drink in hand, others want the thrills of 1500hp blasting around the Solent, to be fair personally we enjoy a bit of both! And so do most of our guests.
Let us tailor a day just for you, more now than ever we need things to look forward to and some well deserved fun.
Our bespoke charter days are charged at
Half day 9am – 2:30 (weekdays) £1250 (weekends) £1350
Full day 9am – 6pm (weekdays) £2275 (weekends) £2375
This covers reasonable fuel usage, further distances will incur a charge but this will be discussed at time of booking. All marina charges, arrival drink, soft and hot drinks throughout the day.
Contact and Availability
Please email with your enquiry, boat names and dates to:
Or call : 02392 528019