Professional RIB Hire

Film • Survey • Safety • Events

Prices from €350 a day

Commercially Coded

Qualified Crew

Fully Insured

Central Location

Camera & Safety Boat Specialists

Based in the Heart of Ireland

At Maritime Expert, we supply fully equipped, professionally crewed RIBs for Film, TV, Advertising, Music & Corporate productions. Based in Athlone on Lough Ree, we’re ideally located to serve both the East & West coasts of Ireland — just 90 minutes from Dublin & Galway — with the added advantage of exclusive inland water locations across the River Shannon & Lough Ree.

Film & Drone Support Craft

  • Safe, stable, & camera-ready platforms for film, TV, Music & advertising productions. We handle everything from crew transfer to on-water coordination & safety cover.

Survey & Inspection Support

  • Versatile platforms for hydrographic, environmental, & infrastructure surveys ideal for bridge works, shoreline assessments, & marina developments.

Event & Safety Boat Services

  • RIBs with qualified crews providing water safety & response cover for regattas, triathlons, & public events throughout Ireland’s lakes, rivers & coastlines

Transportation & Delivery Options

  • Fast, reliable transport for personnel, tools, & supplies to remote islands, moorings, & shoreline sites anywhere on the Irish waterways and coastlines.

Services We Provide

Camera Boats

Stable, high-performance RIBs & Aluminium sports fishers adaptable for Gimbals, Steadicams, Drones, and Specialist Camera Rigs.

Safety & Support Boats

Fully crewed and equipped for stunts, water safety or event perimeters.

Crew & Equipment Transfer

Fast, reliable movement of personnel and kit between locations.

Location Services

Access to Lough Ree and Shannon Inland Waterways, or deployment to coastal shoots in Dublin Bay, Galway Bay, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Custom Projects

From commercials to documentaries, our experienced team works directly with directors & producers to deliver tailored solutions.

Why Choose Maritime Expert

  • Modern Fleet -Uncompromising Safety. Ideal for Irish waters, our vessels are ready for any challenge

  • Qualified Crew
    RYA/MCA certified skippers with safety-first approach.

  • Central Location
    Fast mobilisation to both East and West coasts

  • Experience
    Professional Mariners with a background in Training, Charter, and Marine Logistics

  • Insurance Ready
    Full Public Liability and Marine Cover, including Film/TV Kit Protection.

Rates & Booking

Camera Boat Hire

Simply

€500

a day

Skipper & Safety Equipment Included

Safety/Support Boat

Simply

€350

a day

Skipper & Safety Equipment Included

Travel / Relocation / Fuel for boats

Charged at cost

Multi-Day Shoots

Tailored Quotes Available.