Overview

Enjoy a day out exploring Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight! Come with friends, or join many others attending solo for a fun and social adventure. Highlights include a hovercraft ride to Ryde, optional trips to The Needles, scenic bus tours, and plenty of time to enjoy what the island has to offer.

This trip combines history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant seaside towns—perfect for those who love to explore and meet new people.

Itinerary Highlights

• Portsmouth: Discover the city’s fascinating history and heritage. From its Roman beginnings to the Royal Navy’s dockyard, Portsmouth is much more than a stopover. Things to do in Portsmouth

• Hovercraft to Ryde: A 10-minute thrilling ride across the Solent on the world’s only commercial passenger hovercraft service. Enjoy Ryde’s beaches, boutique shops, bars, and restaurants.

• Optional Isle of Wight Scenic Bus & The Needles: Travel through Seaview, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin to The Needles. Take the iconic chairlift for panoramic views of the cliffs, Needles Rocks, lighthouse, and turquoise waters. Optional boat trips available. The Needles Info

• Shanklin Chine (optional): Explore the oldest visitor attraction on the island, a natural sanctuary with waterfalls, wildlife, and tearooms. Shanklin Chine Info

Full itinerary will be shared once 10 participants have booked.

Meeting Point & Travel

• Location: Clapham Junction Train Station, outside Marks & Spencer

• Time: 7:45 AM (train departs 08:07 AM)

• Return: Approx. 10:30 PM (group train ticket included)

• Note: Please arrive on time; we cannot wait for late arrivals.

Price £85

Includes:

• Return train ticket

• Return hovercraft ticket to Ryde

• All-day bus tickets on the Isle of Wight

• Meeting and connecting with new people

• Booking and host fees

• Friendly host

Not Included:

• Food and drinks

• Chairlift to Alum Bay Beach (£8 return)

• Entry to Shanklin Chine (£9.50)

• Boat trips at The Needles (price TBC)

• Transaction fees via Meetup

Terms: Fees are non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled or rescheduled (minus PayPal fees).

Contact & Social

• Phone: 07957 320516

• Instagram: @passionateabouttravelling

• Facebook: Passionate About Travelling & Events

A fantastic opportunity to explore the Isle of Wight, enjoy the hovercraft adventure, and meet new friends—don’t miss out!