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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.

16, March 2022·2 min read

Dover Park pupils explore career opportunities during rewarding trip to London’s Kidzania

Because of the restrictions of Covid-19, it was the first time in several years that many of the pupils had travelled off the Island

15, March 2022·1 min read

No FastCat on or off the Isle of Wight after lunch today

Wightlink say they're very disappointed that rising numbers of Covid cases have resulted in the cancellations

14, March 2022·1 min read

Wightlink’s spike in Covid-19 cases among crew leads to cancellations

Wightlink chief says they pride themselves on being "the most reliable cross-Solent operator so we are all very disappointed that rising numbers of Covid cases have now caused us to make these cancellations"

computer laptop screen half closed in dark room by Philipp Katzenberger

10, March 2022·2 min read

Wightlink reveal data breach of customers’ highly sensitive information (Updated)

It's not yet clear how many customers have been affected, but highly sensitive information has been compromised

21, February 2022·1 min read

Storm Franklin impacts cross-Solent travel

All high speed Cross-Solent services are suspended due to Storm Franklin. See the details within

15, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry operator’s green credentials result in shortlist finalist for two awards

Wightlink set out their green credentials that have resulted in being shortlisted in not one, but two awards

isle of wight ferry wash and richard quigley

10, February 2022·4 min read

Wightlink hopes to reintroduce later FastCat Service: Details of this and other issues raised

The news emerged during a meeting between Cowes North councillor, Richard Quigley, and ferry company bosses about a range of issues. Read their responses to concerns raised

Wightlink ferry in background with Air Ambulance in foreground

7, February 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight Rollerskaters and Air Ambulance join those sponsored by ‘Wightlink in the Community’

The Wightlink in the Community support package is worth more than a quarter of a million pounds a year and helps a large number of groups and organisations every year

children taking part in crafty activities

3, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight primary schools can benefit from £1,000 grants to help encourage pupils to protects the environment

It's not too late for primary schools to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 from the Wightlink Green Fund for Schools initiative

Dr Ian Hendy investigates seagrass beds under Ryde Pier

31, January 2022·2 min read

New environmental project hopes to encourage growth of seagrass off Ryde

Wightlink have teamed up with University of Portsmouth scientists and students to examine the growth of seagrass off Ryde

man with banner reading support your local planet

5, January 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight primary schools £10,000 Green Fund challenge launched by ferry company

"We are serious about supporting the environment" says Wightlink's Chief Executive, Keith Greenfield, as challenge to primary schools is launched

4, January 2022·3 min read

Wightlink challenged over lack of disabled access on FastCat for next three months

The CEO of Wightlink explains that passengers with mobility issues unable to use the FastCat in the next three months will be able to fly with Hovertravel on their Wightlink tickets

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