Hover to Isle of Wight

This item appears on page 83 of the March 2011 issue.

From England’s south coast, the quickest way to the Isle of Wight is with Hovertravel (Portsmouth, UK; phone 023 9281 1000).

A 10-minute hovercraft ride across The Solent takes you from Portsmouth’s Southsea Terminal to Ryde’s Esplanade Terminal on the Isle of Wight. The ferry fare one way is £8.50 ($13.50) adult and £4 child (kids under four, free) and round trip, £17/£8.

Transfer to Southsea Terminal from Portsmouth’s train station is available by Hoverbus for £1.