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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.

9, September 2019·1 min read

Wightlink pier price hike ‘unacceptable’ say Isle of Wight Labour

Island Labour say the price hike is "naked exploitation of a captive market by a monopoly provider".

9, September 2019·1 min read

Wightlink are jacking up the cost of driving on Ryde pier

The new entry system is being installed this week and will come into operation at 4pm on Sunday (15th September).

14, August 2019·1 min read

Cancellations to Fastcat timetable today

Wightlink say the cancellations are due to the suspected fouling of a propeller on Wight Ryder 1.

Three men holding bottles of beer in front of ferry

9, August 2019·1 min read

Two Isle of Wight beers crowned winners in World Beer Awards

Congratulations to Island Brewery, who have picked up not one, but two awards at the World Beer Awards.

Emma, Jo and Katie from ORCA with Captain Dave Booker

5, August 2019·1 min read

Wightlink marks five years of supporting whale and dolphin charity, ORCA

It was the fifth year the ferry company welcomed volunteers from the whale and dolphin charity to its Portsmouth – Fishbourne route.

14, May 2019·1 min read

Wightlink to trial overnight Fastcats throughout the summer

Great news for anyone going out in the evening in Portsmouth over the summer as Wightlink announce a new overnight timetable.

11, April 2019·3 min read

74 Isle of Wight athletes, from eight to 80, now part of Council’s Talented Athlete Scheme

From an eight year-old skateboarder to an 80-year-old athlete, 75 gifted sportspeople are being supported by the Talented Athlete Scheme this year.

Wightlink’s Barry Southwell and Dan Cross with Sue Bailey from Re-Cycle Isle of Wight

10, April 2019·2 min read

250 Isle of Wight bikes donated to Africa last year

Re-Cycle Isle of Wight say Islanders have donated more than 250 bikes over the last year.

6, March 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP asks Transport Minister to be ‘generous’ with Island Line, and investigate ‘ferry duopoly’

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely raised several points during a parliamentary debate yesterday about the transport infrastructure on the Island. Details and video within.

29, January 2019·1 min read

Port worker who jumped from ferry ‘never got over’ break-up of 25-year relationship

Alan Stafford from Southsea was seen jumping from the Wightlink ferry last August and despite an extensive search, was not discovered until six days later further up the coast. The coroner's inquest heard today what had led to his actions.

Captain Jim Blanch and Ellis Yeats on the Bridge of St Cecilia

28, January 2019·1 min read

St Cecilia’s biggest fan is ‘Captain for the Day’

Young Ellis had captured the hearts of everyone at Wightlink so was offered to be VIP ‘Captain for the Day’ on the retiring ferry, St Cecilia, last week.

11, January 2019·1 min read

Change to ferry service to allow for essential maintenance work

Advance warning of the changes to the ferry service to allow for essential maintenance work that is planned to start in March 2019.

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