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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.

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

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’

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

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

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

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

Wightlink adds sailings to Portsmouth – Fishbourne route

25, June 2020·1 min read

Wightlink adds more sailings to their Fishbourne to Portsmouth route

Wightlink have added some more crossings to their Portsmouth route in light of anticipated extra demand

11, June 2020·2 min read

Back garden mini-ramp the perfect solution for talented young skateboarder in lockdown

Martha Eggleton's dad decided to build a mini-ramp in their back garden so she could continue training as a skateboarder for Wight Trash

Wightlink has been working closely with Sainsbury's to get essential supplies to the Island

2, June 2020·1 min read

More sailings added by Wightlink as freight demand increases

Wightlink say that while the volume of traffic is a small fraction of what they'd expect at this time of the year, they are seeing a small increase in freight movement

22, May 2020·4 min read

Here’s why some ferries being fully booked doesn’t mean the Isle of Wight will see an influx of visitors

At first glance it’s understandable that seeing online that IW ferries are fully booked leads you to think there are loads of people coming to the Island. News OnTheWight has been digging into it. Here’s what we’ve found out as to why things aren’t as they first appear

30, April 2020·1 min read

Tribute from one Captain Tom to another on his 100th birthday (video) (updated)

If you were up and on the Solent early this morning, you would have heard Captain Tom Vincent's birthday tribute. If you weren't you can watch again here

Dave Grace fixing children's paintings to the car deck on Wightlink's Victoria of Wight

27, April 2020·1 min read

Share your children’s uplifting artwork so ferry company can display for key workers

In just a few days 60 pictures were received and are now proudly displayed on vehicle decks of Wightlink’s ferries

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