Hovertravel Ltd

Hovertravel Ltd 🏆 Ferry Operator of the Year 2025
Fastest Isle of Wight Ferry
Passenger hovercraft service between Southsea, Portsmouth and Ryde, Isle of Wight
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✨ Saturday plans sorted ✨Hop aboard the UK’s only scheduled passenger hovercraft and discover some of the Isle of Wight’...
30/05/2026

✨ Saturday plans sorted ✨

Hop aboard the UK’s only scheduled passenger hovercraft and discover some of the Isle of Wight’s best dining spots — just minutes from Portsmouth with the fastest foot passenger route across the Solent.

🍸 Sip locally crafted spirits at Isle of Wight Distillery
☕ Enjoy beachfront brunch at RT Café Grill
🍽 Indulge in stylish dining at The Seaview Hotel
🥂 Discover relaxed coastal dining at The Dell, Appley
🍴 Enjoy modern British favourites at The Duck, Ryde

Travel across the water in style on a hovercraft and make the journey part of the adventure.

📍Portsmouth ↔ Ryde in under 10 minutes
🌊 Fast. Scenic. Exciting.

Book today: hovertravel.co.uk/

British Summer Time starts this weekend, so make the most of the longer days and finish your May half term with a family...
29/05/2026

British Summer Time starts this weekend, so make the most of the longer days and finish your May half term with a family adventure to the Isle of Wight! ☀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

With Hovertravel’s Family Flyer ticket, you can enjoy fast, easy and great value travel across the Solent, and the best part is... this offer is available all year round!

Book in advance online and save even more on your journey.

✔️ The fastest route across the Solent
✔️ Great value family travel
✔️ Easy Island day trips
✔️ More time making memories
✔️ Book 48 hrs ahead and save even more!

Start your adventure today 🔗hovertravel.co.uk/tickets-and-fares/family-flyer/

Something exciting is coming… 👀We’ve been busy behind the scenes and can’t wait to share what’s next for Hovertravel. Se...
28/05/2026

Something exciting is coming… 👀

We’ve been busy behind the scenes and can’t wait to share what’s next for Hovertravel. See our latest company update to find out more!

🔗 hovertravel.co.uk/company-update/

Hovercraft travel + rescued lions, tigers and bears? 👀Sounds like the perfect Isle of Wight day out to us.🎟️ Book our li...
27/05/2026

Hovercraft travel + rescued lions, tigers and bears? 👀

Sounds like the perfect Isle of Wight day out to us.

🎟️ Book our limited-time Hover Safari deal including hovercraft day return + Southern Vectis day return + entry now 👉hovertravel.co.uk/wildheart-animal-sanctuary/

POV: You leave Southsea and you’re on an Island beach before your coffee goes cold. ☀️🌊
26/05/2026

POV: You leave Southsea and you’re on an Island beach before your coffee goes cold. ☀️🌊

Nothing says Bank Holiday quite like sunshine by the sea 🐚☀️We hope you’ve all had a wonderful long weekend filled with ...
25/05/2026

Nothing says Bank Holiday quite like sunshine by the sea 🐚☀️

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful long weekend filled with coastal adventures, fresh sea air and quality time with the people who matter most.

And a special thank you to everyone working across transport, hospitality and essential services this Bank Holiday 💙

From all of us at Hovertravel, enjoy the rest of your Bank Holiday Monday.

Golden sands, sea air and sunshine just across the Solent 🏖Ryde Beach is only a 5-minute walk from our Ryde terminal, wi...
23/05/2026

Golden sands, sea air and sunshine just across the Solent 🏖

Ryde Beach is only a 5-minute walk from our Ryde terminal, with a crossing time of just 10 minutes, the fastest route across the Solent 😎

With lovely weather on the way and some of the best value fares between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, there’s never been a better time for a seaside escape.

Book now 👉 hovertravel.co.uk/standard-fares

📸 Photo credit: Visit Isle of Wight

🌞 Planning a Bank Holiday trip to the Isle of Wight?We’ve added 46 extra crossings over the Bank Holiday weekend and Hal...
22/05/2026

🌞 Planning a Bank Holiday trip to the Isle of Wight?

We’ve added 46 extra crossings over the Bank Holiday weekend and Half-term week to help more customers make the most of the sunny forecast and extended break.

With a crossing time of less than 10 minutes between Southsea and Ryde, Hovertravel is the fastest way across the Solent.

Check the updated interactive timetable and book your journey today at https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/interactive-timetable/

Last week, we welcomed the team from New Place Hotel for a bespoke Hovertravel corporate hospitality and team-building...
21/05/2026

Last week, we welcomed the team from New Place Hotel for a bespoke Hovertravel corporate hospitality and team-building experience 🚀

From the fastest Solent crossing to a custom treasure hunt around Ryde, it was a fantastic day showcasing how business events can be both productive and memorable.

A huge thank you to the New Place Hotel team for joining us!

🛍️ Isle of Wight shoppers... this is your sign to plan a Gunwharf Quays trip!From 23rd–31st May, PLUS+ Discounts Week is...
20/05/2026

🛍️ Isle of Wight shoppers... this is your sign to plan a Gunwharf Quays trip!

From 23rd–31st May, PLUS+ Discounts Week is bringing EVEN MORE savings on top of outlet prices at your favourite fashion, beauty, homeware and dining brands 🙌

Getting there couldn’t be easier 👇
🌊 Jump on the Hover from Ryde to Portsmouth
🚌 Then hop on our Hoverbus straight to Gunwharf Quays

And with some of the BEST VALUE fares across the Solent, there’s even more reason to travel with us 💙

✅ Book 48hrs in advance
✅ Sign up to HoverBlue as an Isle of Wight resident before you travel

…to unlock exclusive local resident fares and save even more!

Start planning your shopping trip & book today 👉 hovertravel.co.uk/fares/hoverblue-island-local-resident-fares/

Address

Quay Road
Ryde
PO332HB

Opening Hours

Monday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Thursday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Friday 6:15am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:15am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:15am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+443452220461

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