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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.

24, April 2020·3 min read

£1.5m per month support for Isle of Wight ferry companies until summer (updated)

Just been announced that the Department for Transport has agreed to fund Isle of Wight ferry companies during April, May and June. Details within

Wightlink has been working closely with IW Distribution to get essential supplies to the Island

23, April 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight ferry company thanks freight and delivery companies during Coronavirus lockdown

Wightlink has been working closely with hauliers and distribution companies as it prioritises the movement of freight – including much-needed supplies for the NHS - at this difficult time

9, April 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight ferries to sound foghorns during Clap for our Carers

As well as Islanders going out to their doorsteps or balconies, Isle of Wight ferries will be joining in at 8pm tonight

Hovertravel - finalist in Ukinbound Awards

1, April 2020·1 min read

Hovertravel to continue vital cross-Solent services

The Head of Hovertravel says that all ferry companies are demonstrating they're united in their mission to ensure the Isle of Wight remains connected

two wightlink cats tied up by davidcjones

1, April 2020·3 min read

FastCat service to be suspended. RedJet to be cut to the bone

Both Wightlink and Red Funnel have just announced major cuts to their cross-Solent foot passenger services. Details within

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

27, March 2020·1 min read

Yarmouth – Lymington ferry to come to a halt due to Coronavirus outbreak

Fewer people have been travelling on the route in recent weeks and numbers have fallen heavily since Monday’s announcement by the Prime Minister urging everyone to stay at home, unless they are essential workers.

House of Parliament and Westminster Bridge

27, March 2020·1 min read

Government temporarily suspend competition law to allow ferry companies to coordinate routes and flow of goods

The Business Secretary is to waive competition law to allow Isle of Wight ferry operators to coordinate to keep routes open and essential goods flowing

23, March 2020·2 min read

Reduced timetable on Wightlink from today as they bring essential supplies, support NHS and emergency services

Changes to the timetables are in place as bringing essential supplies to the Island and supporting the NHS and emergency services become Wightlink's key priorities

18, March 2020·1 min read

Wightlink granted ‘Stay in car’ Isle of Wight ferry journeys – but for a lot more crossings

Following on the heels of Red Funnel’s announcement, Wightlink have just revealed they have also been cleared to allow passengers to stay in their cars during ferry journeys to the Isle of Wight - but for a lot more sailings than Red Funnel

18, March 2020·3 min read

Red Funnel cleared for ‘Stay in car’ ferry journeys – on a few crossings (updated)

The campaign to allow people to stay in their cars on Isle of Wight ferry journeys is bearing fruit, with some of the journeys being granted an “all or nothing” solution

Person with rubber gloves holding a spray bottle of household cleaner

17, March 2020·6 min read

What Coronavirus cleaning routines are SouthernVectis, Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel carrying out?

Lots of us have to use the buses/ferries/hover. OnTheWight asked them seven questions about their post-Coronavirus cleaning routines, to seek reassurance for Islanders. All provided detailed answers … except Wightlink

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