The Experience
You will begin your day by boarding the hovercraft at the Southsea terminal, where you'll feel the excitement building for your journey.
Once you're comfortably seated, the hovercraft will swiftly glide across the Solent, and in just 10 minutes, you'll arrive at Ryde, landing directly on its scenic seafront. From there, step off and dive into the delights of Ryde, from its inviting beaches to its boutique shops, cosy bars, and a range of restaurants.
You can also take advantage of the travel links to explore the rest of the Isle of Wight. After a full day of adventure, you will head back to Ryde's terminal for your return hovercraft journey to Southsea.
Sit back, unwind, and enjoy the world's only commercial passenger hovercraft service on your way back across the Solent. Don't forget to wave to the people on the beach who are sure to be watching and waiting on both sides!
Vital Information
Please book the hovercraft at least 48 hours in advance
Please let us know yoru preferred outbound and inbound boarding time and we will then book your tickets and email them across to you.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.ie/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
If you'd like to upgrade your ticket or add extra guests to your booking, please contact our customer service team for assistance.
The Weather
High winds and swells in the Solent may stop operation of the service for safety reasons. Since the start of the COVID crisis in early 2020 the hovercraft replaced their standard cancellation policy with a ticket acceptance scheme in conjunction with Wightlink. From 1st May 2021 they are now permanently signed up to the Solent Disruption Agreement which guarantees ticket acceptance for Hovertravel customers on Wightlink services in the event of cancellations caused by adverse weather, technical issues or industrial action.
If there is a cancellation they will either direct customers to:
Wightlink’s FastCat (at Ryde Pier or Gunwharf Quays via our HoverBus for free)
Or
Wightlink’s car ferry (via a free dedicated HoverBus service from Ryde to Fishbourne Car Ferry or at Gunwharf Quays via our HoverBus for free)
Session Length
The hovercraft takes apporximately 10 minutes from Southsea to Ryde in the Isle of Wight.
Numbers
This voucher is for one person.
What To Wear
There is no dress code for the hovercraft but shirts must be worn.
Availability
The hovercraft runs daily Monday - Sunday.
Location
Southsea, Portsmouth
