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60 Years of Hovertravel
This year marks 60 years of Hovertravel – the fastest link across the Solent, from Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde Isle of Wight since 1965.
- Come fly with us and celebrate six decades of innovation, reliability, and connection.
- Established in 1965 - the world’s longest-running commercial hovercraft service.
- Pioneering technology - leading the way with the only year-round passenger hovercraft.
- Millions of journeys - connecting generations of travellers, commuters, and tourists.
- Community focused - supporting local events, schools, and charities for 60 years.
- Special anniversary exclusive experiences.
- Limited edition souvenirs - celebrating our history and looking to the future.
- Committed to a greener future.
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HoverGreen: Sustainable Travel
We’re committed to protecting the environment while delivering the fastest service across the Solent.
- Committed to reducing our environmental impact across all operations.
- Actively lowering our carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency.
- Choose greener travel - leave the car at home and use our Hoverbus and public transport.
- Partnering with Griffon Hoverwork to explore alternative fuel solutions.
- Recycling hovercraft materials into unique, sustainable souvenirs.
- Supporting plastic reduction through free water refill stations.
- Accredited with ISO 14001 and awarded Gold for green tourism initiatives.
Fastest Isle of Wight Ferry
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry route across the Solent between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
- Our passenger hovercraft service takes you directly to the shore at Southsea or Ryde in just 10 minutes.
- Easy onward travel connections are available with our Hoverbus to Portsmouth, bus and train connections at Ryde,
- Large car parks available at both Southsea and Ryde terminals.
- Ideal for day trips, short breaks or longer stays.
- The fastest Isle of Wight ferry service to get your adventure started.
- Frequent crossings, so there are plenty of times to choose from.
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For those looking for a fast and efficient way to reach the Isle of Wight, the under 10-minute ferry crossing from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight with Hovertravel offers a convenient and time-saving option.
Absolutely! You can get from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight in under 10 minutes using our Isle of Wight ferry service. This short journey time makes this crossing an ideal choice for a day trip to the Isle of Wight. Once at Ryde, you can explore the local area or jump on the local transport to explore further inland. With regular crossings throughout the day, you can be back on the mainland in no time after your fun day out.