FAQ

Yes we do.

You can read our environmental policy by clicking on this link.  If you have any questions about it, please contact us.

You can find information about the Wetwheels Foundation, the charity that supports the Wetwheels network, by visiting the About Us page on this website.

You can find information on the Wetwheels Operators, the local teams who do the important work of providing barrier-free boating experiences to disabled people, by visiting the Locations page on this website.

If you have any other questions, please get in touch via the Contact page.

To book a trip, or find out Wetwheels Solent's availability, please contact Karen either by emailing karen@wetwheelssolent.co.uk or phoning 023 9281 9366. She will be able to let you know what days and trips are available and send you all the booking information.

No, we can take any age, from the very young to the very old!

Most definitely yes! We have up to 3 wheelchair places on every trip and can even take heavy powered wheelchairs as well as lightweight manual wheelchairs.

Yes, helper dogs are welcome and we have two different sizes of doggy lifejackets to fit, too.

We can take up to 10 passengers in total, including up to three people in wheelchairs.

This will depend on the type of trip you are booking.

Individuals - 'pay and play' trips

Our subsidised pay and play trips cost £40 per person, £15 for one helper to accommodate them, and then £40 per person thereafter. These trips run on pre-scheduled dates during the year.

Group bookings

Our subsidised rate for groups starts at £375 for one trip. Two trips within the same day is priced at £500. These can be booked for any day, subject to availability.

Private charter (disabled)

Our subsidised rate for private group or family charter starts at £375 for half a day, to £500 for a full day. These can be booked for any day, subject to availability and would be booked when you want to do something special - such as a day trip to the Isle of Wight.

Commercial charter

We do a very limited number of commercial charter per year, subject to availability. Please contact Karen by phoning 023 9281 9366 or emailing karen@wetwheelssolent.co.uk.

Our standard trip length is approximately 90 minutes, unless otherwise agreed.

Everyone should feel confident, happy and looked after, so it is no problem if you need more than one carer with you.

For costs, please see our 'How much does it cost?' FAQ, or contact Karen by emailing karen@wetwheelssolent.co.uk or phoning 023 9281 9366 if you have any questions.

A Wetwheels experience should be an inclusive experience, so siblings and other family members are more than welcome. For costs please see our 'How much does it cost?' FAQ.

Most of our trips run from Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, except for Outreach trips where we visit other locations.

To get to Gunwharf Quays, please follow these directions:

By car

Follow the M275 into Portsmouth, then follow the brown signs to Gunwharf Quays. The postcode for Sat Nav users is PO1 3TZ.

By train

Alight at Portsmouth Harbour station and walk around the corner to Gunwharf Quays, approx. 200 metres.

By bus

Alight at Portsmouth Hard bus station and walk around the corner to Gunwharf Quays, approx. 200 metres.