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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.

3, November 2021·2 min read

MP calls for new player into Isle of Wight ferry market, ‘preferably a community interest company’

The MP said, "The privatisation of Wightlink did not work and that company has been loaded up with debt by corporate sharks over the years"

27, October 2021·1 min read

Wightlink say they aim to have England’s first all-electric ferry

When News OnTheWight asked Wightlink in 2018 whether they planned a fully-electric ferry they said there were several reasons why they not going ahead with this option. Many will be pleased to see they have changed their minds

7, October 2021·1 min read

Great South Run will affect Wightlink’s Fishbourne route

The vehicle ferry will have to use Portsmouth's International Port over that weekend. Full details within

Ability dogs at Fishbourne terminal with their foster parents

4, October 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight groups invited to apply for Wightlink’s Community travel programme

Groups who have been sponsored by the Isle of Wight ferry company in the past say the support is invaluable

Dean Murphy and Luke Helmer at Lymington port

13, September 2021·1 min read

120 million oyster larvae released into Lymington River in Wightlink initiative

The baby boom is the product of a colony of 300 oysters introduced to Wightlink’s terminal at Lymington as part of ongoing work with scientists at the Blue Marine Foundation, the University of Portsmouth and University of Southampton

isle of wight ferry wash from the catamaran (fastcat)

10, September 2021·2 min read

Claim by minister surrounding obligations of ferry companies labelled ‘absolute nonsense’ by IW Cabinet member

Cllr Jordan says the claims made by Robert Courts MP, that service provision to the Island is a matter for the local council, were absolute nonsense

7, September 2021·2 min read

Why will Wightlink not say how much money they’ve taken in Pier Tolls?

For the last few years News OnTheWight has asked Wightlink how much they’ve taken in Pier tolls: Here are their various answers

26, August 2021·1 min read

Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight celebrates third anniversary in service

Wightlink say they are examining its options for the next generation of vessels, with the ultimate aim of building an all-electric ferry

12, August 2021·1 min read

MCA issue notice of new international safety rules for high speed craft

The regulations focus on three main changes to international safety rules. Details within

5, August 2021·1 min read

Wightlink extends sponsorship for Isle of Wight talented athletes

Wightlink provide support for 50+ charities, arts and sporting groups and 80 talented and gifted Islanders

30, July 2021·1 min read

Coxswain swaps sea for sky in aid of the Mental Health Foundation

The Wightlink Coxswain says he's petrified of the skydive, but that the cause is one that's close to his heart

27, July 2021·2 min read

Still time to have your say on Ryde Interchange, say Isle of Wight council

Residents have until 3rd August to share their views on the remodelling the bus station, which the council says will "provide a safer environment for bus users and pedestrians as well as more public amenity space"

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