Hovertravel ferry search
Hovertravel Tickets & Booking
Choose your route and travel dates to check Hovertravel sailings and fares available through Direct Ferries. Review the operator and ticket conditions in your search results.
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Hovertravel routes at a glance
Hovertravel links Southsea in Portsmouth with Ryde on the Isle of Wight by passenger hovercraft. It is a foot-passenger service rather than a car ferry, making it an option for a day trip or a journey using public transport. Southsea’s departure point is separate from Portsmouth’s other ferry terminals. Include the transfer to Southsea and your onward travel from Ryde when comparing the complete journey.
Route guides: Southsea to Ryde
Read our Hovertravel guide for route information and practical travel details before choosing a sailing.
Before you confirm your tickets
- Check the departure and arrival ports and your travel dates.
- Enter the correct passenger details and, where accepted, your vehicle type and dimensions.
- Review the sailing time, check-in deadline and any cabin or seating options offered.
- Read the final fare conditions and booking terms before payment.
Who handles my booking?
For bookings made through this Direct Ferries search, payment, confirmation and booking support are handled under Direct Ferries’ terms and the selected ferry operator’s conditions. Availability depends on your route and travel date.
For Hovertravel, compare the final departure and arrival ports with your onward plans before continuing. Review the passenger names, vehicle dimensions where requested, accommodation and amendment conditions together. The search result applies to the selected date and travel category.