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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, December 2022·1 min read

Wightlink’s festive music series kicks off with Dover Park Primary School performance

The children of Dover Park Primary School sang Christmas songs for Wightlink customers at Ryde Pier Head, marking the start of the ferry company's live festive music series

19, December 2022·3 min read

Wightlink and SWR respond to call for improved ferry and rail connections to and from the Isle of Wight

Wightlink have agreed to make four timetable changes based on the issues raised

Printers and phones being donated to the Aspire charity

22, December 2022·1 min read

Wightlink’s commitment to reuse and recycle benefits Isle of Wight charities

Wightlink donates surplus office equipment, including printers and phones, to Isle of Wight charities in support of their environmental policy to reuse and recycle

4, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight ferry boss explains reasons behind the drop in service levels last year

Now that Wightlink have explained the situation, residents and councillors have a better understanding of why reliability of service dropped to 95 per cent during August to November last year

Gary Watt from Wightlink’s team at Ryde, Colin Webb and Hudson Barker on the Pier

13, January 2023·1 min read

Hudson Barker’s kind-hearted approach and perseverance earns him Responsible Angler Trophy

15-year-old Hudson Barker wins Wightlink's Most Responsible Angler of 2022 award for his sensible conduct while fishing on Ryde Pier, impressing officials with his perseverance and attitude towards angling

24, January 2023·1 min read

Evening Fastcat crossings will return between Portsmouth and Ryde – but not quite yet

As well as the return of evening sailings, Wightlink announce other changes to their upcoming timetables to look forward to

2, February 2023·1 min read

Extra FastCat sailings for pupils taking part in annual Dance Live! event in Portsmouth

The charter vessel sailings are open to everyone with advance booking

Image: Wightlink’s Martin Gulliver presents the Green Fund for Schools award to Medina College Executive Headteacher Matthew Parr-Burman and Science & Agriculture teacher Victoria Lloyd with students Ruby Haworth, Apryl Holder, Bradley Janvrin, Dylan Kennedy, Jake Lovett, Mia Shakespeare and Else May Portsmouth

10, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight students take charge of environmental initiatives with Wightlink’s support

Wightlink's Green Fund for Schools has awarded £10,000 to three secondary schools and colleges on the Isle of Wight for environmental projects

15, March 2023·5 min read

Letter: Wightlink User Group ask Bob Seely – What you are doing to improve ferry service and prices?

The Letter argues that legislating for Minimum Service Levels is unnecessary, and instead, reinvesting some of the £50 million in dividends paid out to shareholders over four years into the company could solve many issues

24, March 2023·1 min read

Long-awaited later FastCat sailings start next week

The return of the FastCat sailings offer convenient late-night crossings between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour

30, March 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s refurbished fleet all set for Easter and summer travel

Wightlink completes six-month maintenance, as Wight Sun's return marks fleet's readiness for bustling summer travel season

20, April 2023·1 min read

Wightlink’s timetable tweaks promise smoother transfers between ferry and rail services

Wightlink refines ferry timetables, enhancing connectivity with rail services for Portsmouth-Ryde and Lymington-Yarmouth passengers

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