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Wightlink

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.

16, April 2025·2 min read

Young people with caring responsibilities experience adventure across the Solent

Young carers from the New Forest enjoyed a fun-filled day on the Isle of Wight

14, March 2025·1 min read

Wightlink Captain supports Sierra Leone water project through PPE donations

Captain Steve Baker appeals for safety gear donations to support water projects in Sierra Leone

Captain Jerry Saltonstall and Becky Golabek with Wightlink’s 2025 calendar

4, March 2025·1 min read

Wightlink charity calendar sales raise £460 for maritime charity Safer Waves

The charity calendar highlights staff talent while supporting seafarers affected by discrimination

28, February 2025·2 min read

Islanders’ charter outlines key principles for better ferry services on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight councillors unite, advocating for fundamental improvements in ferry services

Captain Jerry Saltonstall with Wightlink’s calendar and his prize-winning photo

21, February 2025·1 min read

Wightlink restores cancelled bookings as St Clare ferry returns to service

Wightlink's St Clare ferry will resume service this evening after successful repairs

unlabelled wightlink ferry in Portsmouth

21, February 2025·1 min read

All sailings cancelled for St Clare ferry on Fishbourne-Portsmouth route

Do not drive to the port if you ferry crossing is cancelled, is the message from Wightlink

Harrison Hendy standing by his bike on on the Isle of Wight

4, February 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight cyclist Harrison Hendy joins GB Cycling Team’s National Talent Pathway

Harrison Hendy, 15, joins GB Cycling’s National Talent Pathway with Olympic aspirations

29, January 2025·1 min read

Navigating Wightlink’s temporary relocation: Tips for using Portsmouth International Port

Port closure leads Wightlink ferries to divert traffic to International Port; expect vehicle checks during travel

22, January 2025·1 min read

Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)

There are significant upgrades planned for Wightlink's Portsmouth terminal, but it will mean a week of the ferry being diverted via the International Port