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Hovertravel operates the fastest service to and from the Isle of Wight. The hovercraft takes 10 minutes (on average) to cross between Ryde and Southsea (Portsmouth).

The company was established in 1965 and is the world's longest running hovercraft service.

So far Hovertravel has carried over 20 million foot passengers over the Solent.

Hovertravel also operates a parcel service between Southsea (Portsmouth) and Ryde (Isle of Wight); and a fast same-day courier service all around the Island.

The Isle of Wight is the only place in Europe with a year-round hovercraft service.

Road Directions

A3054 to Ryde. Hovercraft terminal is next to Planet Ice Arena on esplanade.
From mainland: M275 into Portsmouth, follow 'yellow triangle' symbols to Southsea beach and Clarence Pier.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Ryde.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Ryde.
For further information please visit the Tourist Information Centre (West Cowes - opposite ferry terminal entrance and Yarmouth – left of terminal).

 Contact Info

Hovertravel Ltd
Quay Road
RYDE
Isle of Wight
PO33 2HB
Tel: +44 01983 811000
Fax: +44 01983 562216
Email
Website

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Some no smoking areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair user accessible

Payment Methods

  • Delta
  • Maestro
  • MasterCard
  • Solo
  • Visa

Establishment Features

  • Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Groups welcome
  • Open all year round

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Information Point