Island Explorer air-conditioned mini-coach
We are pleased to be able offer tours of the Island in one of our luxury air-conditioned mini-coaches. Our coaches are operated under contract with Seaview Services Ltd who were one of many private Island operators who ran excursions for holiday makers from Ryde Esplanade in the early 1960's right up to the early 1980's. People who can remember that far back will remember names like Paul's Tours of Ryde and Moss Motor Tours of Sandown.
Sadly those days have gone but we at Island Explorer are going to 're-invent' the idea by offering selected tours on a pre-booked basis* to those visitors who want to 'explore' the Island in comfort. Our regular tour programme runs from April through to September although the Island Ghost Tour operates until mid October.
Complimentary hot drinks available on all tours (excludes Island Ghost Tour)
Unless otherwise stated, tours will depart from Ryde Esplanade coach pick-up point, 50 metres east of the bus station towards the Pavilion.
Advance booking is strongly recommended but You can turn up and pay on the day*.
Advanced bookings will incur a £1 booking fee but will guarantee your seats.
Combined hovercraft/tour tickets MUST be booked at least 2 working days in advance.
*All tours operate on a minimum bookings basis. If we have no bookings at all, the mini-coach may not be sent out on the day.
Please refer to our Terms and Important info HERE before making a booking.
To check on seat availability, tour schedule and book seats, click on the button within each tour window.
Download and print off each tour route map by clicking on "download file" in the respective tour window.
PLEASE NOTE: Route maps are not to scale and are for guidance only.
Download and print off each tour route map by clicking on "download file" in the respective tour window.
PLEASE NOTE: Route maps are not to scale and are for guidance only.
2019 programme
Round The Island Tour Overlooking Compton
A visit to the Isle of Wight wouldn't be complete without going 'Round the Island'. Our tour takes you round the traditional clockwise route from Ryde with stops on the way. If you've never been to the Island before, this is a must day out. The route along the southern coast line of the Island is quite spectacular.
Also picks up/drops off in Sandown & Shanklin by prior arrangement Call the booking line (01983) 475399 
Want to join this tour from the mainland? Why not use our special discounted combined
Hovercraft/Tour ticket from Southsea?* *Combined Hovercraft/tour deal fares shown in brackets. Departs 09:30hrs from Southsea and returns on either 17:15 or 17:45hrs from Ryde. Tickets MUST be booked in advance. Tour detailsWednesdays and Saturdays from 6th April until
28th September inclusive
Does not operate Wednesday 12th or Saturday 15th June
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Island Ghost Tour
Marc Tuckey is your ghostly guide as we take you on a journey to the Island's haunted hot spots telling you spine tingling tales along the way. Perhaps this is not for the feint hearted as there could be the odd surprise during the tour! Includes 'refreshment stop'
Tour detailsThursdays from 11th April until 17th October inclusive
Departs: 7.30pm Ryde Esplanade 8.00pm Newport South St. Returns (approx): 10.20pm Newport 10.45pm Ryde Fares All classes: £16.00 Group ticket: £59.00 (4 persons) Does not operate Thursday 13th June
The East Wight Downs Tour Culver Down
Scenic tour of the Downs giving spectacular views of the eastern Island coast line and beyond. Includes a visit to the famous Garlic Farm. You will need your camera for this one! 
Want to join this tour from the mainland? Why not use our special discounted combined
Hovercraft/Tour ticket from Southsea?* *Combined Hovercraft/tour deal fares shown in brackets. Departs 09:30hrs from Southsea and returns on either 15:15 or 15:45hrs from Ryde. Tickets MUST be booked in advance. Tour details
*Will not operate on 6th September 2018
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Important
it may be necessary to make some adjustments at short notice to any tour for either operational reasons or any other reason which may dictate the need to do so. Such circumstances would at the discretion of the guide and/or driver and would include restricted access to a planned attraction/refreshment stop due to road closures etc, or any other reason beyond our control such as adverse weather conditions. Should this situation arise, your guide and/or driver will endeavour to minimise any necessary changes to the advertised itinerary and will inform you of such changes. For full terms and conditions, please click HERE.
