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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.

27, September 2016·3 min read

Wightlink port upgrades: Major changes ahead

Watch out for some major changes to Wightlink's ferry services via Portsmouth in the coming weeks. We've got all the details, including the news that Greggs will be closing.

Earlier work on the fenders at Fishbourne

31, August 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s million-pound berthing upgrade at Fishbourne set for Autumn 2023

Wightlink finalises its extensive berthing upgrade at Fishbourne Port this autumn, impacting sailings

John Cattle's Skate Club members with their skateboards

30, September 2024·1 min read

Wightlink launches community sponsorship scheme for Isle of Wight organisations

Wightlink invites Isle of Wight groups to apply for cross-Solent travel sponsorship

27, January 2020·1 min read

Petition calls for charter boat to service commuters during annual catamaran refit, or reduction in cost of season tickets

Those who rely on the high-speed catamaran service for commuting say Wightlink should provide a charter service or adjust the charges

Wightlink May 2014 refirb visualisation - Blu Marine

2, May 2014·1 min read

Charging points for mobile/laptops part of £200k ‘luxurious accommodation’ refurb of Wightlink car ferry

An onboard Business Centre with charging points and luxurious accommodation planned in refurbishment of ferry on Portsmouth to Fishbourne route. OnTheWight's got the full-sized drawing of what they hope it will look like.

27, March 2020·1 min read

Red Funnel step in to honour pre-booked Yarmouth foot passenger tickets

Red Funnel say they are doing all they can to maintain continuity for all customers across the communities they serve

22, December 2021·1 min read

All change for Fastcat passengers at Portsmouth during next stage of £1.5m investment works

Changes to the way customers board the catamarans in Portsmouth for the next three months detailed here

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

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

2, October 2019·1 min read

Wightlink support travel for children in council’s care

The Wightlink travel passes enable them to commute to a mainland college which offers specialist courses currently unavailable on the Isle of Wight

25, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight bikes set sail with Wightlink for new life in Africa

Another batch of unwanted bicycles have set sail from the Isle of Wight - with the help of Wightlink - destined eventually for Africa.

28, September 2015·1 min read

Petition to regulate Isle of Wight ferry fares launched

A petition has been launched on the Government Website and calls for "a maximum cap" on Isle of Wight ferry fares. It has six months to reach 100,000 signatures and be considered for debate in Parliament.

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