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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.

29, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP asks ferry company to resume all cross-Solent services – but booking are already being taken

Seely has written to Wightlink’s Chief Executive, keen to see the resumption of sailings on all cross-Solent routes - which includes the FastCat and the Yarmouth ferry service

1, July 2020·1 min read

Latest on Wightlink’s Yarmouth, Fishbourne and FastCat routes

Three months into lockdown and Wightlink are able to provide a further update on their three ferry services from the Isle of Wight to the mainland

1, July 2020·3 min read

Re-introduction of some Isle of Wight ferry services welcomed by council leader

The Isle of Wight council leader says the reinstatement of some ferries demonstrates confidence that the Island is re-opening and ready to welcome visitors back to support our local businesses

3, July 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight music students release charity song to thank key workers

The Wightlink in the Community project is a collaboration between Platform One students, Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra, Fusion Arts Academy and others. All proceeds will benefit the Island's NHS charity

4, July 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillor Wayne Whittle ‘disappointed’ about delay of FastCat return

Cllr Wayne Whittle says Wightlink need to bring the Fastcat back into service now, and describes talks with the ferry company bosses as ‘very distressing’

6, July 2020·1 min read

Minimum service level must be implemented for Fastcat, say Isle of Wight transport users’ group

Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group say the hovercraft "is not an acceptable alternative" and the FastCat needs to return to service

8, July 2020·2 min read

Cross-Solent foot passenger numbers at around 15 per cent of normal levels say Isle of Wight council

The Isle of Wight council say they are closely monitoring the number of cross-Solent passengers in order to work out when the FastCat should be reinstated. Details within

8, July 2020·4 min read

Ferry passengers travelling to and from Isle of Wight will no longer be able to stay in vehicles

Red Funnel and Wightlink are both reverting back to passengers having to vacate their vehicles during cross-Solent sailings. Full details within

Wightlink adds sailings to Portsmouth – Fishbourne route

13, July 2020·2 min read

Wightlink adds more sailings to their vehicle ferry services: Still no FastCat

Wightlink say they've increased the vehicle ferry crossings to meet demand now travel restrictions have been eased by the UK Government

14, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight petition calling for reinstatement of FastCat gathering pace

Set up by Stuart Brown, the petition calls for Wightlink to reinstate the FastCat service for the benefit of commuters and visitors

14, July 2020·1 min read

Decision to ask passengers to vacate vehicles during cross-Solent sailings was made by ferry companies

The MCA say that the decision to ask passengers to leave their cars was made by the ferry companies alone and not instructed by them

21, July 2020·2 min read

Wightlink’s FastCat to resume sailings

The FastCat has been out of service since lockdown, but will now resume an hourly service. Details within

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