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Hovertravel Ltd 🏆 Ferry Operator of the Year 2025
Fastest Isle of Wight Ferry
Passenger hovercraft service between Southsea, Portsmouth and Ryde, Isle of Wight
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The world's only year-round scheduled passenger hovercraft service. Hovertravel’s Rules of Engagement
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⏰ JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO BOOK! 🎉Don't miss out on our Kids Go Free Hovercraft Experience Flight this October half term!🌊 ...
20/10/2026

⏰ JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO BOOK! 🎉

Don't miss out on our Kids Go Free Hovercraft Experience Flight this October half term!

🌊 Join us on Wednesday 28th October for a fun-filled 60-minute experience, including an exciting demonstration flight with 360° spins and turns!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Up to 3 kids go FREE with a paying adult!

🎟️ Our last Experience Flight of 2026 – limited spaces available!

👉 Book now and view full offer details: hovertravel.co.uk/experiences/hovercraft-experience-flight/

🚌🌊 One ticket, endless Island adventures!Discover more of the Isle of Wight with our Hover Rover Bus combo ticket!Fly fr...
19/10/2026

🚌🌊 One ticket, endless Island adventures!

Discover more of the Isle of Wight with our Hover Rover Bus combo ticket!

Fly from Southsea to Ryde in under 10 minutes, then hop aboard Southern Vectis buses to explore the Island at your own pace. 🏝️

From charming coastal towns to beautiful countryside, there's so much to discover!

🎟️ Your ticket includes return hovercraft travel and unlimited Southern Vectis bus travel for the day.

💙 Adults £41 | Children £19.50 | Family £92

👉 Plan your next Island adventure: hovertravel.co.uk/offers/hover-rover-bus/

📸 Photo: Martin Clitheroe

📦🌊 Need to send a parcel across the Solent? We've got it covered!Did you know Hovertravel offers more than just passenge...
18/10/2026

📦🌊 Need to send a parcel across the Solent? We've got it covered!

Did you know Hovertravel offers more than just passenger travel?

With our Hover Fast Freight service, your parcels can fly between Southsea and Ryde in under 10 minutes!

🚚 Need delivery further afield on the Isle of Wight? Thanks to our partnership with Isle of Wight Distribution, we also offer next working day delivery direct to addresses across the Island!

📦 Simply drop off your parcel at our Southsea terminal by 3:30pm for onward delivery, and we'll take care of the rest.

✅ Perfect for businesses and individuals looking for a fast, convenient way to send parcels across the Solent.

👉 Discover our freight and onward delivery services: hovertravel.co.uk/freight/

🍸🧜‍♀️ A taste of the Isle of Wight awaits!Looking for inspiration for your next day out? Why not visit the home of Merma...
17/10/2026

🍸🧜‍♀️ A taste of the Isle of Wight awaits!

Looking for inspiration for your next day out? Why not visit the home of Mermaid Gin at the beautiful Isle of Wight Distillery!

Fly from Southsea to Ryde in under 10 minutes, then hop aboard the Southern Vectis No. 8 bus to discover this Island gem!

🍹 Explore the distillery, see the stills in action and relax with a Mermaid & Tonic at the Mermaid Bar.

🎁 EXCLUSIVE HOVERTRAVEL OFFER! Enjoy a FREE Island Spirit Tasting Board when you show your valid Hovertravel Adult Day Return or Hover Rover Bus ticket!

The perfect excuse for an Island escape with a little something extra!

👉 Plan your visit and discover the offer: hovertravel.co.uk/explore/hoverexplore-isle-of-wight/isle-of-wight-distillery/

🎃 School's almost out! Who's ready for a mainland adventure?Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this October...
15/10/2026

🎃 School's almost out! Who's ready for a mainland adventure?

Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this October half term? Why not hop across the Solent and enjoy a day out in Portsmouth and beyond?

🚁 Start the adventure with Hovertravel! Fly from Ryde to Southsea in under 10 minutes.
🛍️ Explore the shops, restaurants and waterfront at Gunwharf Quays.
🏰 Step back in time and discover fascinating history at The D-Day Story.
🌊 Take in spectacular views from the top of Spinnaker Tower.
🎡 Enjoy some family fun along Southsea seafront!

🎟️ Make more memories for less! Our Advance Family Flyer Day Return is just £65 for 2 adults and up to 3 children when booked at least 48 hours in advance.

✨ Your next family adventure is just a hovercraft flight away!

👉 hovertravel.co.uk/offers/advance-family-flyers/

“She calls it the Island, as if there were no other island in the world.” — Jane Austen, Mansfield Park (1814) 📖Over 200...
14/10/2026

“She calls it the Island, as if there were no other island in the world.” — Jane Austen, Mansfield Park (1814) 📖

Over 200 years later, and we still know exactly which Island she meant! 🌊

A little piece of literary history that feels just as fitting today, especially with views like these across the Solent. 💙

✨ Fancy a visit to the Island? Fly across the Solent in under 10 minutes.

👉 Book your next Island adventure today: hovertravel.co.uk

🏡🌊 Fancy your very own slice of Island paradise?Our friends are welcoming visitors to explore holiday home ownership at...
13/10/2026

🏡🌊 Fancy your very own slice of Island paradise?

Our friends are welcoming visitors to explore holiday home ownership at the beautiful Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight! ☀️

If you've ever dreamed of having your own holiday home by the coast, why not pop along, take a look around and discover what Island life could look like? 💙

🚁 And why not make a day of it? Fly across the Solent with Hovertravel in under 10 minutes, explore the Island and visit Whitecliff Bay to find out more!

🏡 The holiday home sales team welcomes visitors seven days a week, so why not plan a visit this weekend?

👉 Discover more: awayresorts.co.uk

💙 Book your hovercraft journey: hovertravel.co.uk

🍂 Make October half term a family adventure! 💙Looking for something different to do with the kids this half term? Why no...
12/10/2026

🍂 Make October half term a family adventure! 💙

Looking for something different to do with the kids this half term? Why not make the journey part of the fun with a unique hovercraft experience across the Solent? 🌊

Fly between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight in under 10 minutes and discover plenty of family-friendly attractions, days out and adventures waiting on both sides of the water! 🎃✨

And what's more, when you plan ahead, you can save even more!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 With our Advance Family Flyer, enjoy a day return for just £65 for 2 adults and up to 3 children when booking at least 48 hours in advance.

💙 Start planning your family half-term adventure today!

👉 hovertravel.co.uk/offers/advance-family-flyers/

🎉 KIDS GO FREE THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM! 🎉Join us for our last Hovercraft Experience Flight of 2026 on Wednesday 28th Octo...
11/10/2026

🎉 KIDS GO FREE THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM! 🎉

Join us for our last Hovercraft Experience Flight of 2026 on Wednesday 28th October, and to celebrate, kids go FREE! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Get ready for a fun-filled 60-minute experience the whole family can enjoy!

✨ Meet our pilots and crew and discover how our incredible hovercraft work.

🌊 Enjoy an exclusive 20-minute demonstration flight, featuring thrilling 360° spins and turns on the Solent!

🎓 Take home a special certificate to remember your experience.

💙 Make some special family memories with a unique hovercraft adventure this October half term!

🎟️ Limited spaces available – book now!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids go free with at least one paying adult (up to 3 children per booking). Offer applies to the Experience Flight departing from Ryde. Additional hovercraft fares apply when travelling from Southsea.

👉 Book now and view full offer details and T&Cs: hovertravel.co.uk/experiences/hovercraft-experience-flight/

👑 Step into a little royal history on the Isle of Wight!Looking for your next Island day out? Discover the beautiful Osb...
10/10/2026

👑 Step into a little royal history on the Isle of Wight!

Looking for your next Island day out? Discover the beautiful Osborne House, once the seaside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. 🌿🏛️

From its stunning gardens and sweeping views across the Solent to its fascinating royal history, there's so much to explore at this iconic Island attraction.

💙 Make a day of it with our HoverExplore combo ticket, including your day return hovercraft travel and entry to Osborne House, all in one convenient booking!

Fly from Southsea to Ryde in under 10 minutes and enjoy a memorable day exploring the Isle of Wight.

🎟️ Plan your royal day out and book here:
hovertravel.co.uk/explore/hoverexplore-isle-of-wight/osborne-house/

📸 Photo credit: English Heritage

Address

Quay Road
Ryde
PO332HB

Opening Hours

Monday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Thursday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Friday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:15am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:15am - 8:30pm

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+443452220461

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