Isle of Wight Hovercraft (Hovertravel)
Boat
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2HB
Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift - Not necessary in terminal, Wheelchair lift to craft.
- Text Message Facility
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Vending Facilities
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
Establishment Features
- Air conditioning throughout
- Dogs admitted on a lead
- Groups welcome - Please contact groups@hovertravel.com to book for a group of 15 persons or more, to book and gain group travel discounts.
- Open all year round - Except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Open on bank holidays - Except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Prior Booking Recommended
- Toilets on Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking - Council operated Coach parking nearby.
- Secure cycle parking
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Solo
- Visa
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
- Information Point
Map & Directions
Road Directions
To Island:
Sat Nav/GPS Southsea, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth. PO5 3AD.
Head to Portsmouth and onto the M27. Join the M275 and continue past the continental ferry port towards Portsmouth. Follow the signs for Isle of Wight ferries, Seafront and Historic Waterfront. From here on, follow the signs for the hovercraft ('yellow triangle' symbols to Southsea beach and Clarence Pier).
There is a large council operated pay and display car park opposite the hovercraft terminal.
On Island:
Sat Nav/GPS Hovertravel ltd, Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB
A3054 to Ryde. Travel to and along the Esplanade, turn left into Quay Road (next to Bowling Alley) Hovercraft terminal is next to Planet Ice Arena on esplanade.
Public Transport Directions
To Island:
Located on the UK South Coast, Southsea is the ideal passenger gateway to the Isle of Wight and is easily accessible from all parts of the country by road and rail.
By Rail - Alight at Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station and follow the signs to the Hoverbus. You will cross the road by the zebra crossing leading you to the Hoverbus stop (see map below). Our specially operated Hoverbus Service will take you directly to our Southsea Terminal for just £1.00 per person. The Hoverbus connects with our hovercraft and will make sure you are at the Hovercraft Terminal in time for your craft. It couldn’t be easier!
On Island:
By Rail - Alight Island Line Trains at Ryde Esplanade. Walk across the railway bridge and you are at Ryde Terminal or walk to the entrance of Quay Road, pass the Coach Park to reach Ryde Terminal.
By Bus – For bus information please visit Southern Vectis - www.islandbuses.info/.
Video
- Catch the hovercraft
TripAdvisor
Awards
- Visit Isle of Wight Award
IOW Green Tourism Award - Gold 2024
Opening Times
Open New Year |
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Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Tuesday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Wednesday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Thursday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Friday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Saturday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
Sunday | 06:00 | 22:00* |
* Please check www.hovertravel.com for full timetable, including for Bank holidays. Winter Services Opening Times may vary
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change