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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bob Seely speech in Parliament

24, November 2023·1 min read

Government intervention suggested for Isle of Wight ferry services by MP

Bob Seely proposes ideas for regulating Isle of Wight ferries

Stormy seas

1, November 2023·1 min read

Upcoming 80mph winds: Wightlink cancels six sailings due to Storm Ciarán

Wightlink cancels sailings due to Storm Ciaran, ensuring passenger safety in strong winds

Lemurs at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary enjoy Wightlink’s old life rings

15, October 2023·1 min read

Old Wightlink life rings bring joy to lions and lemurs

Wightlink's old life rings bring playful delight to lions and lemurs at Wildheart Sanctuary

Members of the Wightlink users group protesting by the pier

29, September 2023·1 min read

Open Meeting: Addressing Islanders’ ferry concerns with Wightlink Users Group

Wightlink Users Group campaigns for fair, affordable ferry services supporting Isle of Wight families. Join them tonight at this Open Meeting

Victoria of Wight

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

Wight Sun sails home

7, September 2023·1 min read

Wightlink announces new 2024 sailing schedule for Isle of Wight journeys: More later crossings (updated)

Wightlink introduces extended evening sailings to Isle of Wight, adapting to customer feedback

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