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Shanklin & the Isle of Wight - JG Explorer

Shanklin & the Isle of Wight - JG Explorer


5 days day day
from £289££pp

2026 Mar


Escape to picturesque Shanklin on the Isle of Wight and enjoy lovely excursions on our great-value itinerary, with included visits to pretty Ryde, historic Cowes and the popular seaside resort of Sandown. Don’t miss the chance to see some more iconic locations on our optional islands highlights tour to complete an all-around sightseeing adventure!

Highlights

  • Return coach travel & ferry crossings
  • 4 nights at a selected hotel in Shanklin (JG2+ rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks (Shanklin Beach Hotel only)
  • Entertainment some evenings
  • Excursions to Ryde, Cowes & Sandown

Optional Island Highlights tour (£15pp)


Itinerary

We start our morning in Ryde, the largest town on the island, often referred to as ‘the town on the beach.’ There’s plenty to see along the seafront, including the oldest pier in the UK and a wide range of independent shops. Next, we make our way to Cowes, home to the world-famous regatta. Many of the town’s ornate buildings date from Queen Victoria’s time, in the style popularised by her consort Prince Albert.

For our second included excursion we journey to Sandown, known for the long beach which stretches all the way along the esplanade. Enjoy free time to explore, take in the brisk sea air and admire the views of the pier, golden sands and the seafront.

Our optional excursion takes us first to the colourful sands of Alum Bay, famous for the iconic chalk outcrop known as The Needles and one of the prettiest beaches on the island. We then visit the charming towns of Yarmouth and Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight and located in the heart of the island. There’s much to see in the bustling central square and narrow streets.


Accommodation

The Shanklin Beach Hotel is located on Shanklin’s seafront, offering stunning sea views. The contemporary en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a bar and restaurant with views of the esplanade.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.

The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin set within spacious, well-kept gardens. A Victorian building with plenty of character, the comfortable rooms feature Freeview TV.

Hotel Rating

JG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.


Helpful Information

We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer – a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.

Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind – with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There’s improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it’s the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.

On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.

The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to bring along their own refillable water bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.

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