The Journey Begins

Everyone's boarded, the luggage is loaded up and the coach departs school for the journey to Portsmouth

Toilet and driver rest stops will be taken as necessary

Crossing the Solent

After a timely arrival at Portsmouth it's time to get off the coach and head upstairs to the open deck or the passenger lounge for a good look around. For many students, this will be their first time at sea

It's a 40 minute crossing to Ryde on the Isle of Wight, across waters which are generally quite sheltered

Beach Visit: Sandown

Gorgeous Soft Sandy Beach

Miles of golden sandy beach with dramatic chalk cliffs and Victorian seaside pier

Beach Visit: Shanklin

Shanklin: Sands, Surf & Study

Discover the quintessential British seaside at Shanklin Beach, where golden sands and safe waters offer a perfect blend of gentle recreation and coastal learning in a historic Victorian resort setting.

Robin Hill Adventure Park

Adventure in the Ancient Woods

Discover 88 acres of adventure and nature at Robin Hill in Havenstreet, where school groups enjoy a perfect blend of high-energy play in ancient woodlands

Beach Visit: Shanklin

Shanklin: Sands, Surf & Study

Discover the quintessential British seaside at Shanklin Beach, where golden sands and safe waters offer a perfect blend of gentle recreation and coastal learning in a historic Victorian resort setting.

Back to the Mainland

After a short drive to Ryde it's time to get back on the ferry for the journey home to the "north island" as we call it...

It's a crossing to on the mainland, and an ideal opportunity for everyone to eat a packed lunch before the onward journey

The Journey Home

Back on the coach and now it's just a simple case of zipping up the motorway and back to school

The homeward journey should be a lot quieter than the drive down - hopefully everyone will be exhausted from having a great time here on the Isle of Wight and full of precious memories

Again, toilet stops will be taken as necessary