Portsmouth has a fascinating new attraction.

Hovertravel, who provide trips across the Solent from Ryde to Southsea, now offer visitors a unique experience on their Hovercraft.

The Hovertravel experience includes a :

✔️ Guided tour around the hovercraft
✔️ 20 minutes hovercraft demonstration flight
✔️ Thrilling spins and turns on the Solent
✔️ Fly around the iconic Solent forts
✔️ Expert pilot commentary
✔️ Hover gift provided as a memento

If you are a guest of the Royal Maritime Hotel you can get a 30 % discount off standard travel tickets to Ryde with Hover Travel.

Please speak to reception for details.

The 2025 dates are as follows:

Departing Ryde at 14:05 & Southsea at 14:20 on the following dates:

• Wednesday 18th February 2026
• Saturday 28th February 2026
• Sunday 1st March 2026
• Sunday 15th March 2026
• Saturday 21st March 2026 
• Saturday 28th March 2026 

Prices can be found on the Hover Travel website.

Find out more about this exciting experience here on the Hover Travel website:

🔗 https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/Hovercraft-Experience-Flight
 

The picture shows the Hovercraft doing a 360-degree turn