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Why We Love This Deal
Hovertravel is the only scheduled hovercraft operator in the world. It's also the fastest ferry service across the Solent between the mainland and the Isle of Wight. With the Hovercraft Experience you'll learn how the craft works with a demonstration. You'll also get unique photo opportunities and a guided tour from the pilot. It's £47.20 for one adult—that's 19% less than usual.
What's Included
The Hovercraft Experience for one adult (aged 16–59) which includes:
Demonstration of the unique manoeuvrability of hovercraft*
Expert commentary from the hovercraft pilot
Guided tour by the 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
The experience takes place on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Choose one of the following 2025 dates:
22 February
6, 12, 16, 19 April
3, 28 May
28 June
2, 5, 9, 15, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 July
2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30 August 2025
25, 29 October
1 November
Child (age 5–15) vouchers are £28; children under five can travel for free
All experiences start at the Southsea terminal at 2:20pm and return there
You can join the experience from Ryde at 2:05pm however the experience won't start until passengers have been collected from Southsea. If you join from Ryde then after the experience you will return to Ryde on the 3:15pm from Southsea
More Reasons to Go
The experience will include 360-degree turns and deflating of the skirt to float like a boat.
There will be a question and answer session with the pilot and demonstration of the unique manoeuvrability of the hovercraft.
Get up close to understand how the engines work. You'll also see how steering works and learn about other essential equipment onboard.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account". After 14 days, your voucher is non-refundable. Once you have booked with Hovertravel your voucher is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Merchant Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: The regular value stated above is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (18 February, 2025). Subject to availability. Reservations are required. Vouchers are limited and may therefore sell out at any time. The hovercraft are wheelchair accessible via a boarding ramp, however it can only carry one wheelchair per crossing. If you require this please pre-book Hovercare assistance. Large motorised scooters are not permitted. Arrive at the terminal at least 10 minutes before your departure. If you are late the hovercraft may not be able to wait. Travel is subject to Hovertravel's weather cancellation policy.
Children under five can travel for free. Must be used by one person in one visit. *Demonstration elements subject to weather conditions on the day.
Must be used in one visit. Additional vouchers may also be purchased as gifts. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. Prices quoted are based on the maximum value of the items included in the package at time of publication. The photos displayed are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the package. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance at support_uk@travelzoo.com.
