Hovercraft

The Solent Flyer arriving from Ryde. Picture: Mark Cox

Solent Flyer hovercraft out of service until spring

Hovercraft battling against the wind to get from Southsea to Ryde

Watch: Hovercraft is going nowhere as it battles the wind - video

Ryde Superbowl (HLF Planning)

Ambitious plans unveiled for once popular nightclub

Fire brigade attending the hovercraft fire in Clarence Pier on June 24.

Fire breaks out on hovercraft as crews see smoke pouring from vessel

Isle of Wight Festival goers on route to the Isle of Wight via hovertravel and Wightlink ferries on Thursday 18th June 2026

Pictured: Jen Gostling, Lyndy Lay and Phil Newbery on route to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth Harbour

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Music lovers travel to the Isle of Wight Festival - pictures

Hovertravel

Politicians welcome new cross-Solent hovercraft route

The World's Only Hovercraft Museum

Volunteers at The Hovercraft Museum shortlisted for award

Griffon Marine 2000TD

Griffon Marine awarded contract to deliver three new hovercraft to Finnish Borde...

Hovercraft services between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight have been cancelled this morning due to a “technical issue”.

"Technical issue" ground vital commuter service to a halt - resumed

Wait until you see the views from the back....

£1.5m Ryde Victorian villa goes on sale - with Solent and beach views

The view back to Portsmouth from Ryde as Hovertravel celebrated its 60th birthday with a commemorative flight in the Solent.

Hovertravel celebrates 60th birthday - and not a sea devil in sight

Ad Feature Exclusive PO postcode discount to get to the IOW for less this summer

Dorothy Masterman, headteacher of Hilsea School, Portsmouth,with some of her pupils in September 1965

17 striking photos to bring back memories of the 60s and 70s

Three Royal Marines hovercraft have been sold to the Pakistan Navy.

Three decommissioned Royal Marines hovercraft sold to Pakistan

Hovercraft services have been cancelled this morning as Storm Éowyn causes havoc across the country.

Travel services disrupted as strong winds batter the coast

The Briny is known for its exquisite seafood options and it is a popular choice with locals.

Popular restaurant to close while sea defence works are carried out
One of Southsea’s most popular family run restaurants will be closing for a month to allow the final sea defence works in the area to be completed.
Sophie Lewis

The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.netPicture: Sarah Standing

New transport hub could be created at Clarence Pier

Hovercraft from Portsmouth to Ryde

Travel from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight in just ten minutes

Hovercraft from Portsmouth to Ryde

Florence Pugh recommends hovercraft ride from Portsmouth

Services between Southsea and Ryde have been cancelled for the second time today.

Portsmouth hovercraft services resume following bad weather

The Hovercraft terminal in Southsea pictured on 15.04.21

Hovercraft services between Southsea and Ryde now resumed

The Hovercraft terminal in Southsea.

Hovercraft services from Southsea cancelled due to adverse weather

Hovertravel has suspended services to and from the Isle of Wight.

Picture: Kevin Kearney

Hovercraft cancels services to the Isle of Wight due to 'adverse weather'

Hovertravel's Solent Flyer. Picture: Sarah Standing

Great South Run 2018: Hovertravel cancels Isle of Wight-Portsmouth service due t...

Hovertravel's Solent Flyer. Picture: Sarah Standing

Why Hovertravel is running off-timetable in Portsmouth this morning

SRN4 hovercraft Swift is towed across Marine Parade West to HMS Deadalus. PPP-180626-221613001

THIS WEEK IN 1994: Hovercraft finds final resting place

Hovertravel's hovercraft

Hovercraft joke about bad service causes frustration
PASSENGERS onboard a hovercraft crossing were left furious after the captain quipped about the service being '˜better than Southern Rail'.
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Hovertravel cancel services after '˜several operational issues'

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Hovercraft introduce more journey's from Portsmouth to Isle Of Wight

Hovercraft customers offered refunds after 'technical difficulties' with new cr...

Sid James and Barbara Windsor

Hovercraft plan to link cities makes perfect sense

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Hovercraft company takes on four students

The BAE shipbuilding hall at Portsmouth Naval Base

Hovercraft research site bid for shiphall

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Hovercraft is an important symbol of a bygone era

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