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Wightlink provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight. They operate car ferry services from two Island ports, Yarmouth and Fishbourne, as well as a foot passenger services from the end of the pier in Ryde.

Wightlink’s Yarmouth car ferry lands in Lymington. The other two services land in Portsmouth.

The ferry service was bought by Australian-based investment bank, Macquarie, in 2005 for just over £230m.

Aerial view of Fastcat berthed in Portsmouth

22, January 2024·1 min read

Essential maintenance at Portsmouth Harbour will affect Wightlink FastCat accessibility

Wightlink advises alternative routes during Portsmouth FastCat gangway maintenance after half-term

5, December 2023·1 min read

Fuel tanker incident near Portsmouth causes up to two-hour ferry delays

Delays hit the Fishbourne-Portsmouth ferry route following a nearby tanker incident

Victoria of Wight's crew toast Wightlink's Gold in the British Travel Awards

30, November 2023·1 min read

Wightlink strikes Gold as UK’s Best Ferry Operator at British Travel Awards 2023

Wightlink crowned Best Ferry Operator at British Travel Awards, as voted for by customers

24, November 2023·1 min read

Government intervention suggested for Isle of Wight ferry services by MP

Bob Seely proposes ideas for regulating Isle of Wight ferries

1, November 2023·1 min read

Upcoming 80mph winds: Wightlink cancels six sailings due to Storm Ciarán

Wightlink cancels sailings due to Storm Ciaran, ensuring passenger safety in strong winds

Lemurs at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary enjoy Wightlink’s old life rings

15, October 2023·1 min read

Old Wightlink life rings bring joy to lions and lemurs

Wightlink's old life rings bring playful delight to lions and lemurs at Wildheart Sanctuary

Members of the Wightlink users group protesting by the pier

29, September 2023·1 min read

Open Meeting: Addressing Islanders’ ferry concerns with Wightlink Users Group

Wightlink Users Group campaigns for fair, affordable ferry services supporting Isle of Wight families. Join them tonight at this Open Meeting

28, September 2023·2 min read

Wightlink introduces £70 return price cap for NHS patients travelling to Mainland for treatment

Wightlink introduces a £70 return fare cap for Isle residents attending mainland NHS appointments

7, September 2023·1 min read

Wightlink announces new 2024 sailing schedule for Isle of Wight journeys: More later crossings (updated)

Wightlink introduces extended evening sailings to Isle of Wight, adapting to customer feedback

2, September 2023·2 min read

Young sailors from Royal Victoria Yacht Club inspired by visit to see Clipper Race Yachts

"Who knows, maybe I’ll get to sail around the world one day," says 12 year old Harry O’Callaghan from Fishbourne, after visiting the Clipper Race yachts

Earlier work on the fenders at Fishbourne

31, August 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s million-pound berthing upgrade at Fishbourne set for Autumn 2023

Wightlink finalises its extensive berthing upgrade at Fishbourne Port this autumn, impacting sailings

25, August 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight: A journey of milestones and green travel

Victoria of Wight, Wightlink's hybrid flagship, commemorates five years of sustainable travel success

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