<![CDATA[ISLAND EXPLORER - Blog]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:20:52 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[She's Back!]]>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:28:09 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/shes-backPicture
Looking like new, Hummingbird is back from her cosmetic makeover and has already been to Disneyland Paris on a private charter. Now she's ready to continue our tour programme which now includes our 'Winter Island Tour'.

And of course Hummingbird is available for charter at various package deals starting from only £70 per hour!*
Also available are VIP packages including table/hostess services. So why not use our contact form to get a quote?

*2 hours minimum hire and limited to the Isle of Wight
]]><![CDATA[Spruce up]]>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:28:22 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/spruce-upPicture
Now we're into our 'out of season' period, it's time for our 'Hummingbird' VIP coach to get some TLC. Based on the Island, it's inevitable that she's going to accumulate the odd ding and scratches so we've sent her to the mainland to get some beauty treatment. She'll be back next week and then she's off to Euro Disney on a private charter.

If you are thinking about chartering a coach in the new year, why not go VIP/Corporate style and let us quote you! Check out the 'VIP and Corporate Charter' page for more information. Just click on the image and we'll take you strait there!

]]><![CDATA[2024 Excursions]]>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:06:23 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/2024-excursionsPicture



Why not take a look at our mainland VIP excursions page where we are featuring visits to some of the most popular heritage railway attractions such as the Severn Valley Railway, Swanage Railway and Bluebell Railway with more to be added soon. Feel free to comment below if you have a favorite which we havn't yet featured!
]]><![CDATA[Isle of Wight Ghost Tours]]>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:37:17 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/isle-of-wight-ghost-toursPicture




The Ghost Tours with Marc Tuckey are back!
Every Monday* starting 1st April. Early bookings is advised particularly if you need a specific date.


* Some dates subject to availability
]]><![CDATA[Hummingbird Joins Island Explorer]]>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:50:35 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/hummingbird-joins-island-explorerPicture
We've been relatively quiet over the past year but behind the scenes, we've been working on a new venture which we can now reveal what we've been up to!

We have been given the opportunity to acquire a fully equipped corporate VIP coach branded 'Hummingbird' which you may have seen out and about in the Island over recent months. It boasts a 'galley' with touch screen coffee machine offering specialist coffees such as latte, Americano, cappuccino and other variations. An Ice making machine, drinks cooler, fridge and microwave plus conventional oven.

It also have multiple video and TV monitors and even Wi-Fi! 

All our future Island Tours will be operated using the Hummingbird coach although it only has a capacity of 28 seats so early booking would be advisable. 

The coach will also be available to hire and we will be offering the option of having a hostess on board to provide table service. Contact us soon for a quote!
]]><![CDATA[We're Back!]]>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:41:51 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/were-backPicture
Our Round The Island Tour is now up and running again on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Book on line via our Guided Tours Page.
]]><![CDATA[It's Been a While....]]>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:33:10 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/its-been-a-whilePicture
...since we last posted!
Truth is that we have had rather a strange season. Thankfully ​we have seen an increase in business on our tours... we acquired a second, larger coach to meet the increase in demand, attracted some corporate work and attracted interest from some larger Island businesses who want to utilise out tours for their customers as well! But we are now turning out attention on plans for nest year's tours and we are inviting other tourism business (cafe's etc) to contact us who maybe interested in working with us by accommodating our customers while at the various stops we make on our tours. We are particularly looking at locations such as Shanklin Old Village, Godshill, West Wight and Cowes. If you run a business in these areas and would like more info on what it involves, drop us an message via our contact page or comment below and we will get back to you.    

]]><![CDATA[Black Friday Offer]]>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:14:47 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/black-friday-offerPicture
Advanced online bookings made on Friday 24th November 2017 for the 'Round The Island Tour' on any date during the 2018 season, will benefit from a 20% discount off the normal fare as shown below. Enter ISLAND18 in the promo code box after selecting your ticket(s). Visit the Guided Tour Page to take advantage of this special offer.

Terms and Conditions apply. Offer Ends Midnight Friday 24th November 2017. 

]]><![CDATA[2018 Early Bird Advance Bookings (Round The Island Tour)]]>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:00:31 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/2018-early-bird-advance-bookings-round-the-island-tourPicture
As our season draws to a close at the end of this months, we thought we would open bookings for next year on our most popular tour. 

You can now take advantage of booking seats at the current 2017 fares as they will increase slightly in the new year. 

So why not take advantage of our early bird offer by booking your seats now!

T&C's apply.
]]><![CDATA[Busy Festival Weekend!]]>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:48:58 GMThttps://www.islandexplorer.co.uk/blog/busy-festival-weekendPictureOur 22 seater at Kingston Manor
Wow! What a busy weekend we've just had! Been ferrying VIPs to and from the Isle of Wight Festival and other bits and bobs in between. Our 22 seater is pictured outside Kingston Manor where our VIPs were staying. We also provided transport for a Samba Band who were performing at the Festival on Friday. So we are always up for doing corporate work and can be very discreet if need be! 
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