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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.

26, July 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight MP states: Ferry companies prioritised shareholders over needs of Islanders (updated)

The new Isle of Wight MP states that today's TITF report "provides evidence that the firms’ shareholders have been prioritised over the needs of Islanders."

26, July 2017·5 min read

Transport Infrastructure Task Force (TITF): Important Isle of Wight transport review published

A year-long study of the the Isle of Wight's transport infrastructure, including the train line, bus service, ferries, the Medina River link and more. OnTheWight has the details of the Task Force recommendations.

11, July 2017·1 min read

Ferry service delayed due to ‘disruptive passenger’ (updated)

The ferry had to return to Portsmouth after police were called to deal with a 'disruptive passenger'. The ferry service resumed at 2.45pm.

23, June 2017·1 min read

Love on the seas as ferry plays cupid for inshore rescue volunteers

What better way to end the week than with a love story. Wightlink’s St Clare car ferry has played Cupid for two members of Ryde Inshore Rescue.

7, June 2017·1 min read

Children from Chernobyl enjoy respite on the Isle of Wight

At the end of a three week break on the Island organised by the charity, Island Hosts, the children from Chernobyl enjoyed a visit to the Bridge of the Wightlink ferry.

3, May 2017·1 min read

30 years of service at Wightlink marked for Derek

Wightlink's West Wight route manager has been presented with a certificate to mark 30 years of service.

28, April 2017·1 min read

Ryde Slide: New sponsor announced after Bestival drops out

For those who were worried that the Ryde Slide might come to an end after Bestival left the Island, here's news of the new sponsor.

3, April 2017·1 min read

Wightlink advise customers to avoid non-essential travel today

Mechanical issues on the St Claire ferry and a foggy Solent are causing delays on both of Wightlink's car ferry services.

27, March 2017·1 min read

Ferry route diverted to International Port this week

All customers booked on ferries between Tuesday-Thursday have been notified, but if you're travelling don't forget ferry terminal changes this week.

1, March 2017·1 min read

Firefighter from Sandown praised after helping man who collapsed with chest pains

A firefighter from Sandown has been praised for stepping in and helping when a fellow passenger collapsed with heart pains. Wightlink has presented him with travel vouchers.

28, February 2017·2 min read

Wightlink £45million investment: Another milestone reached

Another milestone has been achieved in Wightlink’s £45million investment in a new ship for the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route and port improvements.

22, February 2017·1 min read

World War II bomb closed Portsmouth Harbour: Now reopened

Gunwharf Quays is expected to be closed until 10am and Wightlink ferry services into the Harbour are suspended.

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