Isle of Wight Hovercraft (Hovertravel)

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Boat

Quay Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2HB

Tel: 0345 222 0461

Hovercraft on the water, Hovertravel

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/.

Special Offers

  • Hovertravel Special Offers

    Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent and is the world's longest running and only commercial hovercraft operator in Europe. The Hovercraft takes you directly to the shore at Southsea or Ryde in just 10 minutes.

    For special offers and great value combined and discounted travel and attraction tickets - https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/offers/

    For more information on Hovertravel  - www.hovertravel.co.uk

    Ferry & travel - redeem this special offer between 01/01/2018 and 31/12/2025

    Offer link: Ferry & travel

  • Family Flyer Day Return Offer

    Make your day trip to the Isle of Wight full of special moments your family will remember and start your journey with a flight on the world’s favourite passenger hovercraft service. Come aboard and fly across the Solent in under 10 minutes! Enjoy the perfect day with the Family Flyer Day Return Offer. This deal allows up to a family of 5 to travel for just £60. Simply book online at least 24 hours in advance for travel during the school holidays.

    Available for booking during the following dates:

    • 5th to 21st April 2025
    • 24th May to 1st June 2025
    • 23rd July to 31st August 2025
    • 18th October to 2nd November 2025
    • 20th December 2025 to 4th January 2026.

    Click here to book your ticket

    Ferry & travel - redeem this special offer between 07/02/2025 and 04/01/2026

    Offer link: Ferry & travel

Video

  • Catch the hovercraft

TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Visit Isle of Wight AwardIOW Green Tourism Award - Gold 2024 IOW Green Tourism Award - Gold 2024

Opening Times

Open New Year
Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday06:0022:00*
Tuesday06:0022:00*
Wednesday06:0022:00*
Thursday06:0022:00*
Friday06:0022:00*
Saturday06:0022:00*
Sunday06:0022:00*

* 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

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