Take advantage of an incredible 25% saving on a family day return ticket and up to 40% off tickets for add-on passengers. Sail across the Solent from Southsea to the Isle of Wight on an exciting Hovertravel hovercraft ride! Once booked our family ticket for two adults and up to three children can be used at any time, giving you the freedom to choose to visit the Isle of Wight when it suits you most. Plus - children of up to 5 years old travel free!
Travel by hovercraft is fast and efficient - the 10-minute Hovertravel crossing is the fastest ferry service between Southsea and the IoW - giving you and your family more time to explore this beautiful island. The Isle of Wight hosts a great number and variety of events throughout the year and is the perfect place to enjoy music festivals, concerts, the renowned Jazz Festival, sports events, Mardi Gras, the Isle of Wight Festival, the world-famous Cowes Week Regatta and much, much more!
With its stunning sandy beaches, picturesque countryside and award-winning attractions, the Isle of Wight is the perfect family destination at any time of year. Take a trip on the IoW Steam Railway, swing by the Monkey Haven, visit museums, galleries, historic sites, landscaped gardens, the Needles Rocks and lighthouse, and a whole host of year-round attractions.
Family Day Return Ticket valid during off-peak times which are 0915-1600 and 1800-2045
Your party must have at least 1 adult and 1 child (5yrs+) and a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children traveling.
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Confirmation sent by email within minutes of booking
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You will need to print your eTicket
Your ticket includes:
- Enjoy an incredible 25% saving on an anytime family day return ticket across the Solent from Southsea to the Isle of Wight on an exciting Hovertravel hovercraft ride!
- Our family ticket for two adults and up to three children can be used at any time, giving you the freedom to choose to visit the Isle of Wight when it suits you most!
- Plus - children of up to 5 years old travel free!
General Information
- Infants and children up to and including 4 years old travel for free but do require a boarding pass. Proof of age will be requested at the boarding gate.
- Your party must have at least 1 adult and 1 child (5yrs+) and a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children traveling.
- You can start your journey from either Southsea or Ryde
- Discount based off of Day Return rate.
- Tickets are valid for day return travel only and not overnight bookings.
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It is encouraged to wear a face-covering onboard for the journey.
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Due to space restrictions, the hovercraft can only carry four bicycles per service. Bikes may not be booked on the craft, only on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no extra charge for bicycles.
- Passports are not required.
- The luggage limit is 30 kilos per passenger. Baggage in excess of 30 kilos will be carried subject to load and may have to be carried as freight at the applicable freight tariff.
- There are paid car parks in both Southsea and Ryde.
Accessibility
- The hovercraft is wheelchair accessible via a boarding ramp.
- Only 1 wheelchair per crossing is permitted and users will be asked to stay in the wheelchair for the duration of the journey.
- Large motorised scooters cannot be accommodated.
Booking and Ticket Information
- After booking you will need to forward your booking confirmation to Picniq with your desired crossing times.
- Picniq can not guarantee you will be able to travel on your desired crossing.
- Should the Hovertravel craft not be sailing due to weather conditions, your ticket is valid on 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)
- Only valid during off-peak times which are 0915-1600 and 1800-2045
- Picniq accepts all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
Address
Southsea: Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD.
Ryde, Isle of Wight: Hovertravel, Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB.
By Car
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, then follow the signs for the hovercraft.
There is a large council operated pay and display car park situated directly opposite Southsea Hoverport.
By Train
The closest rail stations are Portsmouth - The Hard and Portsmouth & Southsea.
The hovercraft service operates every 30 minutes, 7 days a week (hourly service in the winter months).
Family Day Return Ticket valid during off peak times which are 0915-1600 and 1800-2045
The first hovercraft leaves Southsea at 6.30am and last at 10pm, depending on the day and time of year. The first hovercraft leaves Ryde at 6.15am and last at 9.45pm, depending on the day and time of year.
No service 25th and 26th December
Why book with us?
- Safe and secure checkout
- Easy to use
- No booking or credit card fees
- Exclusive offers
- Delivered by email
- Family ticket price guarantee
