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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.

26, October 2020·6 min read

Isle of Wight ferry companies react to claims that not being able to stay in cars ‘will exacerbate Covid-19 pandemic’

Isle of Wight resident Mike is concerned that ferry passengers are being ‘forced out of their cars’ during cross-Solent journeys. News OnTheWight asked the ferry companies for their reaction

14, October 2020·1 min read

Wightlink only ferry operator to be short-listed in Maritime UK 2020 Awards for green credentials

Wightlink say their our aim to become the country’s leading sustainable operator. The winners will be announced on 12th November

8, October 2020·2 min read

‘Ferries are our weak link’ says Isle of Wight councillor responsible for transport

The comments from Cllr Ian Ward came up at the Solent Transport Joint Committee meeting

1, September 2020·1 min read

Critically endangered European eel discovered in Wightlink’s oyster nurseries

Historically, the eels were caught in the River Thames for human consumption, but their numbers have declined in recent years. This could be due to over fishing, coastal development or pesticides.

26, August 2020·2 min read

Test and Trace App to be rolled out to Isle of Wight tourists

The Test and Trace App Team still haven't provided stats on how many Islanders are using the App and now plan to rollout to visitors coming to the Island for the bank holiday

Ebb Phillips - by Chris Jones from Chemical Gardens

20, August 2020·1 min read

Wightlink step up to support travel costs for bright young Isle of Wight star in the making

Ebb fought off stiff competition for a place at Guildford College of Acting's Junior Conservatoire Saturday School, but faced the hurdle of the cost of ferry travel every Saturday for two years. News OnTheWight put out the call for businesses for support, now Wightlink have stepped up

4, August 2020·1 min read

TV’s Nick Baker celebrates Isle of Wight’s UNESCO Biosphere status

TV presenter and Isle of Wight fan, Nick Baker, crossed the Solent for a cycle tour to visit his favourite spots and find out more about the Island's exciting environmental initiatives

Keith and Jacob with the Oysters at Lymington

30, July 2020·1 min read

Hundreds of young oysters placed in river in step towards recovery of this important species in the Solent

The hundreds of oysters have been placed in the Lymington River as part of an initiative to re-introduce the shellfish to the Solent

29, July 2020·1 min read

Letter: A lot of upset and worry coming over new ferry rules for Islanders returning from Spain

This reader asks why the ferry companies can't just segregate passengers returning from Spain into a special area

27, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry passenger instructions for residents returning from Spain

The statement has been jointly issued by the Isle of Wight council, Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel. Details within

21, July 2020·3 min read

FastCat: Hopes for upturn in Ryde businesses, says IWC Leader

Chair of the Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board. says he hopes that with the new, more positive messaging about using public transport and school holidays we will see real growth in foot passenger numbers

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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