Hovertravel offer a year round passenger service across the Solent from Ryde on the Isle of Wight to Southsea in Portsmouth, with a crossing every 30 minutes and a journey which takes just under 10 minutes. If you’re travelling from the Island for a great day out, the D-Day Museum, Pyramids Centre Fun Pools and the Blue Reef Aquarium are a short walk from the terminal in Southsea. Hovertravel offer special discounted combined tickets, which include a Hovercraft Day Return and entrance to either Blue Reef Aquarium (Adult £14.80, Child £8.00 all in price) or the Pyramids Fun Pools (Adult £11.50, Child £6.40 all in price). There is also a ‘Hoverbus’ service, which connects you with the Hard Interchange for Gunwharf Quays or the Historic Dockyards; and to Portsmouth City Centre and Station.Call to book 01983 811000 or www.hovertravel.co.uk