In the Beginning

Quinquari Marine maps it origins back to 1986 when John Price, founder and continued owner established an international fisheries and marine consultancy. Qualified as a Fisheries Scientist and studying Naval Architecture and Engineering, John hailed from the rugged Pembrokeshire Coast. Through childhood he spent his days working on commercial fishing and pleasure craft. Returning from the Middle East he established commercial fishing operations and then diversified into the commercial passenger market. This proved to be the making of the company, taking it to its present level whereby it is now the UK's largest RHIB passenger carrier. All of the companies own RHIB's have been purchased from Humber Inflatables as a bare boat and then fitted out by Quinquari to suit its needs. As the passenger element of the business grew then so did the need for a company with dedicated premises for the fit out and maintenance of the increasing fleet of vessels. The obvious choice was for Quinquari to build its own marine workshops and employ its own trained personnel. In total the company now employs 25 persons.

Voyages Of Discovery and Thousand Island Expeditions (St Davids)

Voyages Of Discovery is the trading name of the Quinquari tourist operation. In addition to its own brand it also operates all the RHIB sailings under the Thousand Island Expeditions brand. The company has the enviable position of being the UK's largest RHIB passenger carrier, offering a range of sailings off the rugged Pembrokeshire Coast. The company operates up to 36 sailings a day starting at first light and continuing until dusk. Sailings range from 1 to 4 hours in duration. This number of sailings need a very high degree of operational control and operates along the same principles as an airport. Exacting equipment specifications, dedicated maintenance systems and a little luck ensure that the company has fewer than 0.1% sailing cancellations due to breakdowns.

Sea.fari Adventures (Oban) ..... QUINQUARI MARINE NORTH

Following the huge success of the Quinquari outfitting business it became clear that some expansion would be required to satisfy demand. This in itself caused a dilemma whereby if the business expanded then the close customer contact and family atmosphere would be lost and Quinquari would become a mass rather than a bespoke producer

The obvious choice was to establish a symmetrical operation in another geographical area and in stepped Tony Hill of Seafari Adventures. Tony had been a good friend of Quinquari since 1998 when he courted our expertise and set up the original Seafari Adventures. This business has expanded and now operates 3 RHIB's all year. Tony's expertise in RHIB operations is extensive and is back by his experience of fitting out his own commercial vessels. This was further enhanced by extensive training at Quinquari South base to ensure a harmonious product. For those living further North then for the first time is available a dedicated commercial supplier who also has operational experience.

AND NEXT .........?

We have no aspirations to grow and grow. We simply want to keep new and existing customers happy and above all maintain our close family ethos. Demand continues to expand with orders for other EU countries, Africa and further beyond. It is probable that a presence will be established in the Baltic region but beyond that the company will probably maintain its size. This in effect will mean that the number of vessels in a year will not increase ensuring that quality is maintained and some prestige is attached to ownership.

PLEASE NOTE. A number of people have been confused in that the picture of the Celtic Voyager ( Seabourne Logistics) suggests that this company has a financial interest in Quinquari Marine. Whilst we are delighted to have provided Seabourne Logistics with vessels we can assure all that Quinquari is wholly owned and manged without any external interests.