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Hovercraft Behind the Scenes Tour

Tour

Hovertravel
Quay Road
RYDE
Isle of Wight
PO33 2HB

Tel: 0345 222 0461

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Hovertravel staff member showing behind the scenes of a hovercraft, what's on, event, Isle of Wight

Guide Prices

Adult £10.00, Child £6.00 - 2024
Adult £12.50, Child £7.00 - 2025

About

Enjoy a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of our iconic hovercrafts. A fantastic opportunity for families and transport enthusiasts alike to learn more about our impressive hovercraft fleet and its operational procedures.

You will be treated to a Behind-the-Scenes Tour lasting approximately 60 minutes, led by one of our most experienced team members. This exclusive tour offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a hovercraft and the history of this fascinating mode of transport. Get a comprehensive look inside and outside the hovercraft, view a historic hovercraft video, take part in a Q&A session, and leave with a special certificate to commemorate your day.

Limited spaces available! To secure your spot, please visit https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-tour/

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Opening Times

Open (15 Mar 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday	10:00

Open (7 Apr 2025)
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Monday	10:00

Open (15 Apr 2025)
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Tuesday	13:30

Open (7 May 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	10:00

Open (14 May 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	13:30

Open (24 Sept 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	10:00

Open (15 Oct 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	10:00

Isle of Wight Hovercraft (Hovertravel), Ryde

Wednesday, 9th April 2025 - Wednesday, 9th April 2025

Wednesday, 16th April 2025 - Wednesday, 16th April 2025

Saturday, 3rd May 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025

Wednesday, 28th May 2025 - Wednesday, 28th May 2025

Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025

Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 - Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

Saturday, 5th July 2025 - Saturday, 5th July 2025

Wednesday, 9th July 2025 - Wednesday, 9th July 2025

Wednesday, 16th July 2025 - Wednesday, 16th July 2025

Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025

Wednesday, 23rd July 2025 - Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

Saturday, 26th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

Wednesday, 30th July 2025 - Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Saturday, 2nd August 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025

Wednesday, 6th August 2025 - Wednesday, 6th August 2025

Saturday, 9th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025

Wednesday, 13th August 2025 - Wednesday, 13th August 2025

Saturday, 16th August 2025 - Saturday, 16th August 2025

Wednesday, 20th August 2025 - Wednesday, 20th August 2025

Wednesday, 27th August 2025 - Wednesday, 27th August 2025

Saturday, 30th August 2025 - Saturday, 30th August 2025

Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

Wednesday, 29th October 2025 - Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

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