Q: Will Hovertravel keep operating between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight? A: Throughout the pandemic Hovertravel has maintained its ten-minute connection, serving communities on both sides of the Solent by flying people, patients and post to and from the Isle of Wight. Hovertravel will continue to provide a fast ferry option for those who are permitted to travel under the current government guidelines.
Q: Can Hovertravel stop people travelling between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight? A: Hovertravel has no authority to question its passengers regarding where they are travelling from, why they are travelling and where they are going. We are asking our customers to Hover responsibly and observe the current restrictions at all times.
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Portsmouth In Tier 3 - What The Ferries Say About Isle Of Wight Travel
By Oliver Dyer
Following confirmation that Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport are to move into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions, the Island s cross-Solent operators have been setting out what it means for those needing to travel.
As Isle of Wight Radio previously reported, the Island is to remain in the lowest level of the Government s tiered structure - Tier 1.
But with those across the water moving into the highest level, it has led to questions over whether Islanders can travel to the mainland - or whether residents there can travel here.