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60 Years of Hovertravel
This year marks 60 years of Hovertravel - the fastest link across the Solent since 1965.
- Come fly with us and celebrate six decades of innovation, reliability, and connection.
- 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.
Discover more about our 60th Anniversary >
HoverGreen: Sustainable Travel
We’re committed to protecting the environment while delivering our passenger hovercraft service.
- Committed to reducing our environmental impact across all operations.
- Actively lowering our carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency.
- Recycling hovercraft materials into unique, sustainable souvenirs.
- Supporting plastic reduction through free water refill stations.
- Accredited with ISO 14001.
Hovertravel 10 Minute Crossing
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry route across the Solent.
- Our passenger hovercraft service takes you directly to the shore at Southsea or Ryde in just 10 minutes.
- Easy onward travel connections with our Hoverbus around Portsmouth plus bus and train connections at Ryde,
- Day trips, short breaks or longer stays.
- Frequent crossings, so there are plenty of times to choose from.
Find out more about Hovertravel >
Getting to Hovertravel...
Exciting & Memorable
Booked for my husband's birthday and it was simply the best experience.
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Carolyn B - May 2025
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Hovercraft experience
We visited Hovertravel to do the sands hovercraft experience.
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Andrew K - May 2025
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Very Polite helpful Staff
Would just like to say a thankyou for the kindness and politeness of the staff.
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Denise S - June 2025
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A Good Day Out
We visit Portsmouth and go on the Hovercraft at least twice a year.
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John B - May 2025
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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.