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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.

Quay Arts Centre support Paul Armfield and Keith Greenfield

10, May 2018·1 min read

Wightlink announce major new sponsorship deal with Quay Arts

The vibrancy of Quay Arts has been turned around in the last couple of years and now offers a wide and varied programme of arts events. Wightlink have now offered their support to this vital cultural hub in the heart of Newport.

19, April 2018·1 min read

12 Wightlink sailings cancelled over Friday and Monday: See the detail

Wightlink have cancelled 12 car ferry sailings - four tomorrow (Friday) and eight on Monday (23rd). Here's the list.

29, March 2018·1 min read

Wightlink’s new cafe offers ‘One of the best views in the city’

Wightlink say customers can now enjoy one of the best views in the city with a cup of tea or coffee while they wait for their ferries in Portsmouth.

Wightlink’s Tara Broad serves coffee in a reusable cup to Chief Executive Keith Greenfield on board St Clare.

20, February 2018·1 min read

Electric car (EV) charging coming to Wightlink’s Fishbourne port

Wightlink is on a big green push ATM - One of the most interesting of these is the installation of an electric car (EV) charging at the Fishbourne port. More too

5, February 2018·1 min read

Victoria of Wight: Wightlink’s new flagship heading to the Solent

Wightlink’s new flagship Victoria of Wight is launching from Turkey this week. Expect to see her in the Solent for several weeks as crew are trained to operate her before she enters service

4, February 2018·1 min read

Ferry crew member dives into water to rescue man with hypothermia

Well done that man! Wightlink boss said he was sure the man would have died from hypothermia if he had not been spotted by the crew and rescued.

12, January 2018·1 min read

Wightlink: Changes to winter timetable shows pros and cons

Next winter, Wightlink's Fishbourne service will see big changes based on feedback from customers says CEO, Keith Greenfield.

18, December 2017·1 min read

Wightlink remembers respected crewman, Rob Goddard

Staff at Wightlink paid tribute to their colleague, Rob Goddard, who sadly died of heart failure in October 2017.

Wightlink senior managers join long-serving staff for the celebration - Long service awards

25, October 2017·1 min read

Almost a thousand years of service recognised at Wightlink

Congratulations to the thirty two Wightlink staff, who have reached career milestones over the last year and rewarded with a celebration lunch.

19, September 2017·1 min read

Wightlink say new terminal layout has improved punctuality

Wightlink say the improvements to terminals in Fishbourne and Portsmouth have resulted in a reduced turnaround time to around 15 minutes.

13, September 2017·1 min read

Wightlink boss pays tribute to staff after fire

Wightlink Chief Executive, Keith Greenfield, paid tribute today to the crew of Wight Sky ferry, "who acted in an exemplary manner throughout to deal with the incident and minimise disruption to customers".

13, September 2017·1 min read

Fire beneath car deck on Wightlink ferry

A fire broke out on the Wightlink Yarmouth ferry on Tuesday night with one crew member having to be taken to hospital.

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