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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.

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29, October 2020·4 min read

Wightlink Voice Assistant App: Here’s how to get and use it

The Wightlink Voice Assistant App for Amazon Alexa and Google Home lets you find out live information about the ferry service by speaking to it. It’s been developed by Island-based Wight Computers

3, April 2017·1 min read

Wightlink advise customers to avoid non-essential travel today

Mechanical issues on the St Claire ferry and a foggy Solent are causing delays on both of Wightlink's car ferry services.

Wightlink adds sailings to Portsmouth – Fishbourne route

25, June 2020·1 min read

Wightlink adds more sailings to their Fishbourne to Portsmouth route

Wightlink have added some more crossings to their Portsmouth route in light of anticipated extra demand

10, September 2019·1 min read

Poor visibility affects cross-Solent travel (updated)

If you are crossing the Solent this morning, expect delays due to poor visibility.

Keith Greenfield with Victoria of Wight.

26, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP’s ferry service criticisms labelled ‘highly inaccurate’ by Wightlink CEO

Wightlink CEO refutes Isle of Wight MP's claims about ferry service issues

9, November 2022·1 min read

Issues with Wightlink service having negative impact on town, say town council

Town councillors agreed it was an issue for the entire Isle of Wight and said Wightlink should not be allowed to run the service the way they were.

22, December 2020·2 min read

Extensive changes to Wightlink service including FastCat suspension

Wightlink CEO says "As a private operator, we need to minimise our losses and not run services with insufficient demand especially after this difficult year"

Quay Arts Centre support Paul Armfield and Keith Greenfield

10, May 2018·1 min read

Wightlink announce major new sponsorship deal with Quay Arts

The vibrancy of Quay Arts has been turned around in the last couple of years and now offers a wide and varied programme of arts events. Wightlink have now offered their support to this vital cultural hub in the heart of Newport.

14, November 2022·1 min read

Wightlink announce later crossings in trial for December

This is a chance for those who signed the petition calling for later crossings to show Wightlink just how much they are needed and will be used

21, November 2024·1 min read

Wightlink’s £70 NHS travel cap sees 50% increase in discounted Isle of Wight crossings

Wightlink discounted crossings for NHS patients surge by 50 per cent

21, July 2014·5 min read

Here’s what a Wightlink boss said about Friday’s ferry incident and the aftermath (Updated)

Wightlink's Chief Operating Officer was interviewed by BBC Radio Solent's Julian Clegg this morning about Friday's deck collapse - the investigations; how the deck works; safety check; reassuring passengers and an apology. OnTheWight has the full transcript.

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

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