Hovercraft Experiences
Hovertravel unique experiences are designed to showcase the world’s favourite and longest running passenger hovercraft service. Our Classic Experience, showcases the unique capabilities of the hovercraft with a demonstration at sea and the chance to speak with our Pilots and crew.
The Behind the Scenes Tour invites you to step into the operational heart of Hovertravel. Led by our expert team, this tour gives an exclusive glimpse into the workings of our hovercraft, including access to areas usually off-limits to the public.
New for 2025, the Sands Experience, a brand-new adventure highlighting the hovercraft’s amphibious capability over land and sea. Our new Hovercrafting Workshop offers you the chance to repurpose the used skirt rubber from the hovercraft. Plus join our special celebration 60th Anniversary Experience on 4th August.
With these experiences, Hovertravel offers something for everyone - whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time fan of our groundbreaking technology.
Customer Feedback...
“Really enjoyed the Behind the Scenes tour with Mike. Great to see the engines, cockpit and walk around the exterior of the craft. ”
Trip Advisor, December 2024
“Fantastic behind the scenes experience. Interesting and good value. Great to sit in the cockpit! Thanks Mike for the tour.”
Trip Advisor, December 2024
“I joined the 'Behind the Scenes' hovercraft tour in Ryde. Thanks Mike, a fabulous experience, one I highly recommend!”
Trip Advisor, October 2024
“Today I went on the Hovercraft Flight Experience. An experience not to be missed. So iconic with a very amazing history.”
Trip Advisor, August 2024
"The behind the scenes tour is around an hour long. Fascinating to hear about the development of these fantastic machines and how Hovertravel came to be! ”
Google Reviews, February 2025
"A very enjoyable and informative 'Behind the Scenes Tour'. The tour was attended by a mix of ages from preschool to retired and there was something for all.”
Trip Advisor, February 2025