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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.

18, March 2020·1 min read

Wightlink granted ‘Stay in car’ Isle of Wight ferry journeys – but for a lot more crossings

Following on the heels of Red Funnel’s announcement, Wightlink have just revealed they have also been cleared to allow passengers to stay in their cars during ferry journeys to the Isle of Wight - but for a lot more sailings than Red Funnel

28, September 2023·2 min read

Wightlink introduces £70 return price cap for NHS patients travelling to Mainland for treatment

Wightlink introduces a £70 return fare cap for Isle residents attending mainland NHS appointments

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.

Victoria of Wight in dry dock at A&P Falmouth

16, June 2021·3 min read

Wightlink are switching holidaymakers’ ferries (eg 8am to midnight) – and it’s increasing pressure on IW B&B owners

Holiday-makers are having their booked ferries shifted around by Wightlink (eg 8am to midnight) - extra challenging for young families. Isle of Wight B&B owners are left picking up the pieces

6, December 2010·1 min read

Wight Class Ferries Deemed Safe, Says Independent Report

Wight class ferries deemed safe, report says

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

13, February 2014·1 min read

Wightlink has quietly released a video about their ferry service

Wightlink have released a video - with no announcement - about the service they provide to the Island and highlight ways they feel they support Islanders.

20, May 2024·1 min read

Fluid.taxi plans to challenge Solent ferry duopoly with expanded services

Fluid.Taxi, which already runs to The Hut, is planning to start a foot passenger service between Yarmouth and Lymington

14, June 2018·1 min read

Ryde councillor: Wightlink’s 20min pier waiting time change ‘not properly thought through’

Ryde Town Councillor, Julian Critchley, has asked for a meeting with Wightlink as a matter of urgency to help them understand the impact of the planned 20 minute waiting time on the pier.

25, August 2023·1 min read