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

Needles Pleasure Cruises

A Front Row Seat to Adventure

Set sail for an unforgettable trip around the Island’s most iconic landmark, with expert commentary on coastal erosion, maritime history, and the spectacular cliffs of Alum Bay.

The Needles: Landmark Attraction

Iconic Geology and Coastal Magic

Discover the UK’s most famous chalk stacks at The Needles, explore Alum Bay’s multicoloured sands, witness live glass blowing, and learn about Victorian maritime history

Dinosaur Isle

Roar into the Isle of Wight Past

Bring the Cretaceous to life at Dinosaur Isle, Britain’s first purpose-built dinosaur museum. Life-sized reconstructions, thousands of local fossils, and an active research laboratory to explore.

Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Heartwarming Rescue Adventures

Charity providing happy homes for donkeys which have been neglected or abandoned.

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