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Isle of Wight Hovercraft Experience & Maritime Portsmouth

Thursday 23rd - Monday 27th October 2025

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£779.00
  • Isle of Wight Hovercraft Experience
  • Two Course Lunch at Ryde Castle Pub 
  • Arundel 
  • Portsmouth & Gunwharf Quays 
  • Luxury Executive Coach Travel 
  • Return Door to Door Taxi Service 
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Thursday 23rd - Monday 27th October 2025

A delightful tour to the South Coast featuring a Hovercraft trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. The crossing features special manoeuvres including 360 degree turns and sightseeing around local landmarks. In Ryde, we enjoy a two course lunch at Ryde Castle Pub and free time to explore the seaside resort. The tour also includes free time to explore the city of Portsmouth and town of Arundel.

Day 1: Following your home taxi collection we head south to Hayling Island and our hotel for the next four nights, the Langstone Quays. Upon our arrival you can relax with a tea/coffee and biscuits while your luggage is taken to your rooms.

Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to Chichester, one of the most charming and stylish cities on the South Coast. This historic cathedral city combines all the attractions of a thriving city with the remains of Roman streets, walls and gateways. Why not use the time to visit the 600-year-old Chichester Cathedral with its striking arches and stained glass windows, or maybe wander around the attractive high street or the peaceful Canal. After lunch we make the short drive to Arundel. Combining one thousand years of history with independent shops, contemporary art galleries, restaurants, cafes, delightful drinking spots, and great attractions making this a great spot to spend the afternoon.

Day 3: This morning we make the short journey to Southsea for a highlight of our trip - a Hovercraft flight across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, and the seaside resort of Ryde. The short crossing features the ‘Hovercraft Experience’ where you have the chance to meet the pilot and crew who will talk you through how the craft works before showcasing the abilities of the craft including 360 degree turns, deflating the skirt to ‘float like a boat’ and a flight around local landmarks including forts used in the World War. On arrival in Ryde we will enjoy a 2 course lunch at Ryde Castle Pub.  Afterwards the afternoon is free for you to explore Ryde at your own leisure before our hover crossing back to Southsea later in the day.

Day 4: We make the short journey into maritime Portsmouth for a day at leisure. There is lots of interesting things to see and do. Visit the Historic Dockyard, home of ‘Victory’ and ‘Mary Rose’, wander around the Old Town and visit the lovely Cathedral, as well as Spice Island, former haunt of smugglers and press gangs. A visit to Gunwharf Quays is a must, with an array of excellent shops, bars and restaurants. Here you could take a ride up the awesome Spinnaker Tower for fabulous views along the south coast. (attractions today subject to individual choice and payment)

Day 5: Sadly this morning we depart our hotel and head back to Norfolk, making suitable stops along the way. Upon our arrival our door to door taxi service waiting to return you home.

Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Evening meals will be table service)
Price: £779pp
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
Additional Singles Beyond Allocation From: £140 (Will be allocated a twin or double room for sole occupancy, depending on availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE5011

Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure

Your Hotel

The Langstone Quays Hotel **** Hayling Island

Offering stunning views over Langstone and Chichester Harbour, this lovely hotel has 148 spacious ensuite bedrooms which are beautifully decorated and equipped with a hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also boasts an extensive leisure centre with indoor pool, gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. There is no lift access, however rooms on the ground floor may be available upon request.

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Thu 23 Oct, 2025 AWE5011 1 5 £779.00 10 + Book Now
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Stratton Strawless
Norwich
Norfolk
NR10 5LR
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