Hovertravel operates the fastest service between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Join one of our special Hovercraft Experiences and during the 60-minute duration get a behind the scenes look at the world’s longest operational hovercraft service. There will be a chance to meet the Pilots and Crew who fly across the Solent. You will learn how these wonderful machines work and see them in service as we provide you with a unique twenty-minute hovercraft demonstration.
Your experience will include:
- 360 degree turns*
- Deflating the skirt to sit on the water to ‘float like a boat’*
- Demonstration of the unique manoeuvrability of hovercraft*
- Expert commentary from our hovercraft pilot
- Guided tour by pilot around the outside of the hovercraft.
- Opportunity to take photos onboard and outside.
Come and see firsthand, why so many customers love flying across the sea to and from the Isle of Wight with Hovertravel.
Departing Ryde at 14:05 & Southsea at 14:20 on the following dates:
- Saturday 22nd February 2025
- Wednesday 9th &16th April 2025
- Saturday 12th & 19th April 2025
- Saturday 3rd May 2025
- Wednesday 28th May 2025
- Saturday 28th June 2025
- Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th July 2025
- Saturday 5th, 19th & 26th July 2025
- Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 2025
- Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th August 2025
- Wednesday 29th October 2025
- Saturday 25th October 2025
- Saturday 1st November 2025
Please note – If joining from Ryde after the Experience Flight you will return on the 1515 ex Southsea.
For more information and prices click HERE.
Passengers who present their railcard (valid for day of travel) can get 20% off their experiance flight. This is bookable on the phone (0345 222 0461) or via email (commercial@hovertravel.com) only, not in the terminal.
Terms and Conditions:
- Pre-book your Hovercraft Experience Flight by calling 0345 222 0461 or via email sales@hovertravel.com only, not bookable in the terminal.
- Tickets non-transferable.
- Tickets are non-refundable subject to our weather cancellation policy.
- Hover Gift for adults and children only, excluding infants.
