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Excursions

Hovercraft Experience Flights

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:

  • 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.
  • A certificate will be provided as a memento of your Hover Experience Flight

Come and see first hand, why so many customers love flying across the sea to and from the Isle of Wight with Hovertravel.

Departing Ryde at 1405 & 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

If you would like to join from Ryde, Isle of Wight please call 0345 222 0461 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) and our team will arrange your flight booking departing on the 14:05 ex Ryde returning on the 15:15 ex Southsea.

Ticket Type Adult
(16+)
Child
(5-15 Yrs)

Infants (0-4 Yrs)

Hovercraft Experience Flight £59.00

£35.00

£5.00

*Demonstration elements subject to weather conditions on the day.

How to Book our Hovercraft Experience Flight

Book your place on our popular experience flight below, select Excursions from our Journey Planner and select Hovercraft Experience Flight.

Terms & Conditions
  • Book online at least 48 hours before your travel date.
  • Tickets non-transferable.
  • Tickets are non-refundable subject to our weather cancellation policy.