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Wightlink

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.

Victoria of Wight's crew toast Wightlink's Gold in the British Travel Awards

30, November 2023·1 min read

Wightlink strikes Gold as UK’s Best Ferry Operator at British Travel Awards 2023

Wightlink crowned Best Ferry Operator at British Travel Awards, as voted for by customers

Victoria of Wight

5, December 2023·1 min read

Fuel tanker incident near Portsmouth causes up to two-hour ferry delays

Delays hit the Fishbourne-Portsmouth ferry route following a nearby tanker incident

Aerial view of Fastcat berthed in Portsmouth

22, January 2024·1 min read

Essential maintenance at Portsmouth Harbour will affect Wightlink FastCat accessibility

Wightlink advises alternative routes during Portsmouth FastCat gangway maintenance after half-term

Vegan choices of food with Wightlink

31, January 2024·2 min read

Wightlink clinches awards for vegan food and sustainability from PETA and The Green Parent

Wightlink secures PETA and The Green Parent accolades for sustainable travel efforts

Mermaid Atlantic rowers heading home on the FastCat

3, February 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic rowers return to the Isle of Wight after epic journey

Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris (Manni) Mannion travel home on the Wightlink FastCat

Surfing for England, Boe Howell

13, February 2024·6 min read

Wightlink extends ferry sponsorship to new Isle of Wight groups for 2024

Wightlink's sponsorship scheme welcomes new groups, providing the Island community with travel support

IW chess players competing

15, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Chess Congress sets sights on becoming major rival to Isle of Man competition

With a high profile arbiter and a former chess champion already signed up, the first Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Congress looks set to be successful

Aerial view of Fastcat berthed in Portsmouth

26, February 2024·1 min read

Cross-Solent travel disrupted by strong winds and high tides

Strong winds and tides impact cross-Solent travel, with service suspensions ongoing

Victoria of Wight ferry docking

29, February 2024·2 min read

Private Eye sheds light on the complex ownership of Wightlink and impact on Islanders

Private Eye investigates Wightlink's fare rises and private equity's financial impact

St Faith wightlink ferry leaving portsmouth new

8, March 2024·1 min read

Wightlink amends Fishbourne-Portsmouth ferry service due to St Faith propeller damage

Wightlink revises services after St Faith ferry suffers propeller damage by debris

Eco-gardeners Lauren and Leila from Brighstone School

9, March 2024·1 min read

Wightlink’s new Green Innovation Fund invites Islanders to pioneer sustainability projects

Green Innovation Fund: Wightlink's £10,000 pledge for eco-friendly community projects

Travel and Tourism students Zakiya, Ewan, Abbie and Uliana with Isle of Wight College tutor Lindsay Davies (centre) at Wightlink’s Camber Café in Portsmouth

14, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight College students discover navigation and marketing at Wightlink

Wightlink hosts Travel and Tourism students for an insightful operational tour

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