Group Tour Operator and DMC for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Hover Across the Solent
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Hover Travel, Portsmouth & Isle of Wight - Hovercraft - Postcard image from drone footage
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Hover Travel, Portsmouth & Isle of Wight - Hovercraft - Solent Flyer at Southsea
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HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Small Hope Beach, Isle of Wight ©Visit Isle of Wight
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Pencil Cottage sitting on the corner in Shanklin Old Village ©Visit Isle of Wight
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Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, Hampshire - Second World War-era submarine HMS Alliance
This exciting 4 day tour features a return Hovercraft trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. During the crossing we experience a special craft manoeuvre demonstration including a 360 degree turn. Once we have landed on the Isle of Wight there is free time in the busy town of Ryde. During our time on the south coast we also visit The Hovercraft Museum, spend time at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and discover the delights of the New Forest or explore more Portsmouth attractions.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Portsmouth or Southampton
Day 2
Hovercraft crossing to the Isle of Wight with lunch
Today, is the highlight of our trip as we board our chartered Hovercraft at Southsea for the journey across the Solent to Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The short crossing features a special Hovercraft demonstration including 360-degree turns and deflating the skirt to ‘float like a boat’. Once we arrive at Ryde, there will be chance to meet the pilot and crew and an external view of the Hovercraft. There will be some free time in Ryde to explore the islands largest town, before boarding the Hovercraft for the 10-minute journey back to the mainland.
Day 3
The Hovercraft Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Today we visit The Hovercraft Museum in Lee-on-Solent, a working museum which preserves and maintains the crafts in it’s care, including those featured in James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has museums in Portsmouth and Gosport. Your group can choose from Gosport’s The Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower, or perhaps visit the main site in Portsmouth including the Mary Rose and newly opened Dive the Mary Rose 4D experience.
Day 4
Return Home
Depending on your route you can call into the beautiful cities of Salisbury or Winchester, both skylines are dominated by their stunning cathedrals.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Southampton and Portsmouth.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Supplement |
| 2024 dates | From £335.00 per person | Price on request |
| 2025 dates | From £359.00 per person | Price on request |
