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.
- Hover Gift 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.
Departing Southsea at 14:20 on the following date:
- Sunday 27th October 2024
- Saturday 22nd February 2025
- Saturday 12th & 19th April 2025
- Saturday 3rd & 24th May 2025
- Saturday 28th June 2025
- Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th July 2025
- Saturday 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th August 2025
If you would like to join from Ryde, Isle of Wight please call 0345 222 0461 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) and our team will arrange your flight booking departing on the 14:00 ex Ryde returning on the 15:30 ex Southsea.
Ticket Type | Adult (16+) |
Child (5-15 Yrs) |
Infants (0-4 Yrs) |
Hovercraft Experience Flight | £59.00 |
£35.00 |
£5.00 |
*Demonstration elements subject to weather conditions on the day.
How to Book our Hovercraft Experience Flight
Book your place on our popular experience flight below, select Excursions from our Journey Planner and select Hovercraft Experience Flight.
Journey Planner
- Flight
- Events/Attractions
- Excursions
- Book online at least 48 hours before your travel date.
- Tickets non-transferable.
- Tickets are non-refundable subject to our weather cancellation policy.
- Hover Gift for adults and children only, excluding infants.