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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.

close up of fifty pound notes spread out on surface

6, May 2023·4 min read

Letter: Wightlink’s £77m profit mystery: Did taxpayers subsidise lavish dividends?

Wightlink comes under scrutiny as £77m profits since 2017 revealed and £8m paid in dividends in 2022, despite public subsidy; an investigation by the Department for Transport is urged

Sam Tyson, Sam Rees, Sam Dawson, Tom Marriott, Rich Brownrigg, Ross Simpson and Will Baxandall

2, May 2023·1 min read

Three peaks, 24 hours, one goal: Rugby stars support youth mental health

Isle of Wight rugby players attempt Three Peaks Challenge, raising funds for Papyrus suicide prevention

isle of wight ferry wash from the catamaran (fastcat)

25, April 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight ferry fares skyrocket: A decade of price comparisons revealed by Isle of Wight Guru (updated)

Comparing the IW ferry prices in 2013 and 2023 reveals a large increase says Isle of Wight Guru’s Robbie Lane. Details within

20, April 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s timetable tweaks promise smoother transfers between ferry and rail services

Wightlink refines ferry timetables, enhancing connectivity with rail services for Portsmouth-Ryde and Lymington-Yarmouth passengers

30, March 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s refurbished fleet all set for Easter and summer travel

Wightlink completes six-month maintenance, as Wight Sun's return marks fleet's readiness for bustling summer travel season

24, March 2023·1 min read

Long-awaited later FastCat sailings start next week

The return of the FastCat sailings offer convenient late-night crossings between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour

15, March 2023·5 min read

Letter: Wightlink User Group ask Bob Seely – What you are doing to improve ferry service and prices?

The Letter argues that legislating for Minimum Service Levels is unnecessary, and instead, reinvesting some of the £50 million in dividends paid out to shareholders over four years into the company could solve many issues

Image: Wightlink’s Martin Gulliver presents the Green Fund for Schools award to Medina College Executive Headteacher Matthew Parr-Burman and Science & Agriculture teacher Victoria Lloyd with students Ruby Haworth, Apryl Holder, Bradley Janvrin, Dylan Kennedy, Jake Lovett, Mia Shakespeare and Else May Portsmouth

10, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight students take charge of environmental initiatives with Wightlink’s support

Wightlink's Green Fund for Schools has awarded £10,000 to three secondary schools and colleges on the Isle of Wight for environmental projects

2, February 2023·1 min read

Extra FastCat sailings for pupils taking part in annual Dance Live! event in Portsmouth

The charter vessel sailings are open to everyone with advance booking

24, January 2023·1 min read

Evening Fastcat crossings will return between Portsmouth and Ryde – but not quite yet

As well as the return of evening sailings, Wightlink announce other changes to their upcoming timetables to look forward to

Gary Watt from Wightlink’s team at Ryde, Colin Webb and Hudson Barker on the Pier

13, January 2023·1 min read

Hudson Barker’s kind-hearted approach and perseverance earns him Responsible Angler Trophy

15-year-old Hudson Barker wins Wightlink's Most Responsible Angler of 2022 award for his sensible conduct while fishing on Ryde Pier, impressing officials with his perseverance and attitude towards angling

4, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight ferry boss explains reasons behind the drop in service levels last year

Now that Wightlink have explained the situation, residents and councillors have a better understanding of why reliability of service dropped to 95 per cent during August to November last year

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