Hover into the Festive Season

Enjoy a festive day out with Hovertravel

This festive season catch a flight with us, discover the wonders of this magical time of year, and enjoy a day out soaking up the atmosphere and twinkling lights.

We have something for everyone to enjoy on both sides of the Solent, visit a popular Christmas market on one of our Hover Days coach trips, shop till you drop at the South coasts leading designer shopping outlet, ride a steam train and meet Santa, join the fun at Pompey's Panto or get your skates on at Portsmouth on Ice.

Winchester Christmas Market Day Trip

Visit Winchester Christmas Market on Saturday 16th December 2023 with our combo deal, includes day return flight and return coach.

Merry and Bright

Enjoy the festive entertainment, illuminations and late night shopping in Ryde on Friday 8th & Saturday 9th December.

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 the Kings Theatre, Southsea for the Pompey Panto 2023, Hook – The Further Adventures of Peter Pan!

Ice rink at night outside Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth on Ice

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

Gunwharf Quays

Get from Ryde to Gunwharf Quays in just 17 minutes and shop over 90 brands all set on Portsmouth’s Historic waterfront,

Gift a day to remember with Hovertravel

This festive season give the gift of a memorable day out on the hovercraft. Enjoy the thrill of a hovercraft experience flight available on various dates during 2024. Book one of our Hover Days coach trips from the Isle of Wight to Oxford, Bath, Windsor, Arundel or Brighton. 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!

Aerial view of a hovercraft turning around on water

Hovercraft Experience Flight

Experience the unique capabilities of the hovercraft on a 20 minute flight on 16th March or 23rd June or 22nd September 2024.

Hover Days

Day trips made easy with Hover Days, various trips available across the year with something to suit everyone, enjoy a day out to remember.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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

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.

Queens Hotel

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

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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