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RIB boats in Gdynia – what they are and why they are worth it

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RIB boat passengers planing behind other boats, view from the stern

In short

A RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is an inflatable boat with a rigid hull: the rigid hull combined with inflatable tubes gives it exceptional seaworthiness. RIBY.PL uses these boats for all its trips, from tours of Gdynia to the water taxi to the Hel Peninsula. Our boats take up to 8 passengers, and for larger groups we provide additional ones.

RIB boats – where did the idea and the name come from?

RIB boats are inflatable boats with a rigid hull that combine safety with extreme thrills on the water. We use them for all our trips – from tours of Gdynia to water taxi transport to the Hel Peninsula.

RIB boats moored in a harbour, caption: a stop in Jastarnia on the way to Sopot

What does the abbreviation RIB stand for?

RIB is an acronym for Rigid Inflatable Boat – an inflatable boat with a rigid hull. The design combines a rigid hull with inflatable tubes, which ensures exceptional seaworthiness. To compare with cars – RIB boats are ‘sea off-roaders’.

Two RIB boats full of participants in life jackets speeding across the bay

Why do we choose RIB boats?

Safety – RIB boats are used in maritime rescue and by special forces such as GROM and Formoza. The inflatable tubes provide stability even on rough seas.

Seaworthiness – the way it behaves on the waves means that every passenger can feel safe while experiencing extreme thrills. The bigger the boat, the better its seaworthiness and its ability to operate in more difficult conditions.

No seasickness – when the boat travels at higher speed, the dynamics are strong enough that you do not feel the rocking. That's an advantage over sailing on a yacht!

Speed – reaching your destination quickly. The trip from Gdynia to Hel takes only about 30 minutes instead of several hours in traffic jams.

A RIB boat with participants in life jackets pulling away from a jetty, with a pier in the distance
Two RIB boats with participants near the shore in shallow water on a sunny day

RIB boat specifications

RIB boats differ in hull length and width, type of engine (outboard or inboard) and deck layout. Our vessels are 8-metre boats that take up to 8 passengers.

Motorboating is not a cheap sport – buying a medium-sized RIB boat costs around 180-200 thousand złoty. But you don't have to buy one to go out on the water!

A man in a life jacket on a boat looking at a Maersk Line container ship

Where will you find our boats?

We are based in Marina Gdynia (Al. Jana Pawła II). On request we also provide boats in Sopot (the pier) and Gdańsk. In every marina in the Tri-City you will see RIB boats – used by rescuers, the army, coaches during regattas and companies such as ours.

Frequently asked questions

Is a RIB boat trip safe?

Yes. RIB boats are professional vessels used by rescue services and the army. We provide life jackets and an experienced crew.

How many people does a RIB boat hold?

Our boats take up to 8 passengers. For larger groups we provide additional vessels.

Will I get seasick?

Seasickness is practically non-existent on a RIB boat trip. The dynamics of the ride eliminate the rocking.

How fast does a RIB boat go?

In good conditions we reach speeds that let us get from Gdynia to Hel in about 30 minutes.

Book a RIB boat trip

Call and book a date:
Phone: +48 606 262 497
Email: kontakt@riby.pl

We recommend the film shot together with the Trójmiasto.pl team

Getting ready for a RIB boat ride in Gdynia
A family with children in life jackets on a RIB boat in a marina in the sunshine
A group in buoyancy aids sitting on a RIB boat in a marina
A crane lifting a black RIB boat above the water at a quay

Like our offer? Give us a call:

+48 606 262 497
or write to kontakt@riby.pl