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Christmas Hover

Hover into the Festive Season

This festive season give the gift of a memorable day out on the hovercraft. Enjoy the thrill of a hovercraft experience flight or join one of our Behind the Scenes Tours both available on various dates during 2025. Book one of our Hover Days coach trips from the Isle of Wight to Brighton, Salisbury, Arundel and Chichester. Alternatively purchase one of our Super Combo Deal tickets including flights and entry into a top attraction or indulge with one of our meal deal offers at Seaview Hotel or Queens hotel. Available to buy online now!

Gift a day to remember with Hovertravel

Purchase our official Hovertravel charity Christmas Card, pop your Hovertravel email confirmation inside and you will be gift ready in time for Christmas. Available from our Ryde or Southsea terminals or online via our Amazon store >

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Hovercraft Experience Flight

Experience the unique capabilities of the hovercraft and join one of our experience flights available on selected dates throughout the year!

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Behind the Scenes Tour

Enjoy the opportunity to get up close with one of our iconic hovercrafts, at Ryde Terminal on 13th & 28th December and various dates in 2025.

The Seaview Hotel

Enjoy our Fly & Dine Lunch Meal Deal at The Seaview Hotel, located in a picturesque sailing village, on the north-east of the Isle of Wight.

Fly from Ryde to Southsea and enjoy our Afternoon Tea & Flight Combo Deal at The Queens Hotel on the edge of Southsea Common.

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The Royal Maritime Hotel

Enjoy our Fly & Dine Meal Deal at The Royal Maritime Hotel indulge in a special 3-course meal in Horatio’s.

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Salisbury Day Trip

Visit Salisbury on Tuesday 25th March and Tuesday 16th September 2025, includes day return flight and return coach.

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Brighton Day Trip

Visit Brighton on Tuesday 18th February or Thursday 22nd May 2025, includes day return flight and return coach.

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Arundel & Chichester Day Trip

Visit Arundel & Chichester on Monday 15th April 2025 with our great value combo ticket deal, includes return flight and coach.

Take an intimate glimpse into Queen Victoria’s family life. Our Combo deal includes day return flight and Osborne House entry.

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Combo includes day return flight, Hoverbus & Ultimate Explorer Ticket giving you unlimited access to all attractions for 12 months!

Spinnaker Tower

Visit this iconic landmark soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth. Combo ticket includes day return flight, Hoverbus and entry ticket.

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The D-Day Story Museum

Visit the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion. Combo ticket includes day return flight from Ryde and entry fee.

Festive Days Out...

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials

Enjoy a festive day out with our combo deal. Includes day return flight, Island Line and steam train ride and visit to Santa.

Kings Theatre Panto

Join the fun at Kings Theatre, Southsea for the Pompey Panto 2024, enjoy the ultimate tale of fame and fortune – Dick Whittington!

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Portsmouth on Ice

Enjoy ice skating in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square. The ice rink includes a canopy for guaranteed skating whatever the weather.

Official Hovertravel Merchandise

Give the gift of one of our unique souvenirs. Available from our Ryde or Southsea terminals or online via our Amazon store >

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