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The Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth Hampshire

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:

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

The picture shows the Hovercraft doing a 360-degree turn

The Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth Hampshire

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