boat hire in Porto Rotondo · Ribmarine — 545 (2023)
Description of Emanuele's RIB
Rib Ribmarine 545 40hp
The dinghy looks elegant with its caramel color that stands out on the crystal clear waters. It is equipped with large spaces for storing bags, sunbathing cushions at the bow and a comfortable seat at the stern, for the driver you can find a seat near the driving console where you also have space to store your stuff. In the driving console, in addition to the normal instruments, you can find USB sockets and a Bluetooth stereo for real moments of fun with both friends and family. Among the other accessories, we must take into account the 50lt igloo for storing fresh drinks, an awning to shelter from the sun for nice moments of rest, the fresh water shower to rinse away the saltiness and finally the very useful climbing ladder to facilitate exiting the water. Full day rental hours: 09:00-18:00 Half-day rental hours 09:00-13:00 / 14:00-18:00 For the rental of the dinghy a deposit is required before leaving.
Equipment available on the RIB
Overall rating
At first, Emanuele appeared friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, that impression didn’t last. In the end, we were charged €312 for a lost seat cushion that had come loose from the back seat during the drive. Here are the facts: Emanuele was the last person to lift the rear seat (including the cushion) when demonstrating how to refuel the vehicle. After that, none of us accessed the rear seat again. During the trip, all four of us (witnesses) were seated in the front, with no access to or visibility of the rear area. There was absolutely no way for us to notice or prevent the loss of the cushion during the drive, yet we are being held 100% responsible. Instead of showing understanding or goodwill, Emanuele reacted dismissively and even mocked us via WhatsApp. Is this how you treat customers? The €300 charge is completely disproportionate to the actual value of the cushion, which is likely worth no more than €50–€80. This feels like a blatant cash grab. For your information: fuel upon return is charged at €2.50 per liter resulting in around €60 for a small tank. Conclusion: Unfortunately, this experience cast a shadow over our short vacation. We are now considering legal action and strongly advise others to avoid this rental provider.
Had an amazing day on the water! The boat was even better than in the photos, very comfortable and easy to use. We got some great tips from the owner on where to go. Highly recommended!
Riding with Emanuele has been amazing. We rented the boat with him as a skipper and brought us to beautiful islands and beaches with emerald sea water. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy a day in the sea to have an amazing experience in the famous Costa Smeralda
Great experience. Perfect boat for a day exploring the islands around Olbia.
Everything was great, free parking and super friendly!
Top landlord. Booked at short notice, quick response, Emanuele is an absolutely cool guy!!
Everything went very well, very good advice on places to go (crystal clear water, on an island, paradise, Emmanuele is super nice, for my part everything was great... perfect half day...
A great time I recommend.
Thanks to the whole team!
Please note: gasoline is not included and the owner will be happy to charge you an exorbitant amount for it. We asked the rental company for their opinion in advance for the circuit we wanted to do, they recommended a place to refill gasoline on the road and told us that the two cans provided would be enough (which did not at all was the case) and kindly neglected to tell us that any gasoline consumed would be charged on arrival. We therefore paid 90€ for petrol + a container also paid for on the journey (at 15€….). We were therefore charged the equivalent of double the price of gasoline, telling us about a “retail discount” on the advertised price: the height of it. The boat was as described except the plugs did not work. We wanted to leave from the next port, so the rental company asked us to come 30 minutes later and return it 30 minutes before (1 hour less than the reservation times): surprising to see people waiting for the boat on time to which we returned it, in the port in question. This allowed them to rent the boat for 30 minutes more, from a destination that would accommodate the next passengers. We were also surprised to note that there was not a single cleaning between our rental and that of those who followed. If we had to do it again we would go through other companies. We would have appreciated more transparency from the rental company.
Everything is perfect, Emanuele accompanies you to the dinghy and tells you everything you need to know in case of going out without a skipper, for us the first time behind the wheel of a dinghy and thanks to him we had no problems of any kind
All perfect!
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Location
Location of the RIB: Punta Asfodeli, Porto Rotondo
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