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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.

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

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.

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