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

Paultons Park

Adventure Awaits at Paultons

Experience a world-class combination of high-speed thrills, prehistoric discoveries, and beautiful botanical gardens at Paultons Park, providing visitors with an unforgettable day of excitement and discovery.

Osborne (House)

Explore the Queen’s Seaside Home

Discover the private world of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Explore palatial rooms, the unique Swiss Cottage, and a private beach for an immersive Victorian history experience

Beach Visit: Sandown

Gorgeous Soft Sandy Beach

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

Isle Of Wight Aqua Park

Splashing Good Fun!

Dive into excitement at the Isle of Wight Aqua Park! Conquer giant inflatables and develop teamwork skills through exhilarating water-based challenges.

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