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Hovercraft Experience - Southsea to Ryde

Day Trip


The hovercraft idea developed during the 1950's.  It was discovered that high speed boats were more efficient when air became trapped under the hull reducing friction.  A young engineer - Christopher Cockerell further developed the hovercraft concept.

Price Includes:

  • Return coach travel
  • Return hover craft sailing to the Isle of Wight
  • Hovercraft demonstration to experience the capabilities of the hoverraft and a chance to meet the Pilot

Not Included:

  • Personal expenditure, gratutiies etc
  • Any other applicable admission charges
  • Any meals or drinks

Your Itinerary:

On our special day trip we take you by coach to meet the hovercraft at Southsea where you will be welcomed by a member of the Hovertravel team.  After boarding the hovercraft there will be a 20 minute Hovercraft Experience Flight.  After arriving in Ryde you will meet the pilot that operates the hovercraft and have an external tour of the hovercraft.   There is free time for lunch (not included) and to enjoy the beautiful beach and shops in Ryde before leaving at approx. 15:00 hrs for the 10 minute return journey by hovercraft to Southsea where we meet the coach for your journey home.


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