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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.

19, July 2021·1 min read

Yes, Ryde Pier toll is stopping – but every standard FastCat ticket price will increase

Wightlink are announcing that they will stop charging the £1.30 toll for each car driving up Ryde Pier - BUT standard tickets will have an additional charge levied against them

21, July 2021·1 min read

Yar-Lym car ferry dropping to one-boat service for much of the day and weekends, Wightlink confirms

Wightlink today confirms News OnTheWight’s 2nd June report that Yar-Lym car ferry is dropping from a two-boat to a one-boat service for much of the day. Details of the two boat morning service within

Five and twenty pound notes spread out on a surface

21, July 2021·1 min read

Letter: Wightlink need to justify their ‘economy’ prices for Islanders

This Island resident was quoted £143 for a single ticket to bring a small car back to the Island. He says that Wightlink need to justify their prices

27, July 2021·2 min read

Still time to have your say on Ryde Interchange, say Isle of Wight council

Residents have until 3rd August to share their views on the remodelling the bus station, which the council says will "provide a safer environment for bus users and pedestrians as well as more public amenity space"

30, July 2021·1 min read

Coxswain swaps sea for sky in aid of the Mental Health Foundation

The Wightlink Coxswain says he's petrified of the skydive, but that the cause is one that's close to his heart

5, August 2021·1 min read

Wightlink extends sponsorship for Isle of Wight talented athletes

Wightlink provide support for 50+ charities, arts and sporting groups and 80 talented and gifted Islanders

12, August 2021·1 min read

MCA issue notice of new international safety rules for high speed craft

The regulations focus on three main changes to international safety rules. Details within

26, August 2021·1 min read

Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight celebrates third anniversary in service

Wightlink say they are examining its options for the next generation of vessels, with the ultimate aim of building an all-electric ferry

7, September 2021·2 min read

Why will Wightlink not say how much money they’ve taken in Pier Tolls?

For the last few years News OnTheWight has asked Wightlink how much they’ve taken in Pier tolls: Here are their various answers

isle of wight ferry wash from the catamaran (fastcat)

10, September 2021·2 min read

Claim by minister surrounding obligations of ferry companies labelled ‘absolute nonsense’ by IW Cabinet member

Cllr Jordan says the claims made by Robert Courts MP, that service provision to the Island is a matter for the local council, were absolute nonsense

Dean Murphy and Luke Helmer at Lymington port

13, September 2021·1 min read

120 million oyster larvae released into Lymington River in Wightlink initiative

The baby boom is the product of a colony of 300 oysters introduced to Wightlink’s terminal at Lymington as part of ongoing work with scientists at the Blue Marine Foundation, the University of Portsmouth and University of Southampton

Ability dogs at Fishbourne terminal with their foster parents

4, October 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight groups invited to apply for Wightlink’s Community travel programme

Groups who have been sponsored by the Isle of Wight ferry company in the past say the support is invaluable

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