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.

New for 2025 join our special Hovercrafting workshop with your Hovercraft Experience Flight on Saturday 31st May, Find out more >

• Saturday 3rd May 2025
• Wednesday 28th May 2025
• Sunday 1st & 15th June 2025
• Saturday 21st & 28th June 2025
• Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th July 2025
• Saturday 5th, 19th & 26th July 2025
• Sunday 13th July
• Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 2025
• Thursday 14th August
• Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th August 2025
• Tuesday 2nd September
• Saturday 13th, 20th & 27th of September 2025
• Sunday 5th October 2025
• Wednesday 29th October 2025
• Saturday 25th October 2025
• Saturday 1st November 2025
• Wednesday 18th February 2026
• Saturday 28th February 2026
• Sunday 1st & 15th March 2026
• Saturday 21st & 28th March 2026 

Please note - If joining from Ryde after the Experience Flight you will return on the 1515 ex Southsea.

*Demonstration elements subject to weather conditions on the day.

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