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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.

5, March 2020·4 min read

Coronavirus: OnTheWight asks Isle of Wight ferry companies what action they are taking to limit the spread

OnTheWight asked Red Funnel and Wightlink what they are doing to prepare for Coronavirus and some specific questions about travelling

2, January 2013·1 min read

DfT relaxed about overnight changes to Wightlink timetable

One Islander contacted the Department for Transport to ask what they thought of Wightlink timetable changes.

Wightlink ferries in background with Phil Delaney photo on top with OTW flash

20, September 2022·1 min read

New Commercial Director for Isle of Wight ferry company

Phil's previous positions include Commercial Director at Great Western Railway, as well as senior roles at Flybe and The Trainline

3, May 2017·1 min read

30 years of service at Wightlink marked for Derek

Wightlink's West Wight route manager has been presented with a certificate to mark 30 years of service.

31, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry company made £17.7m profit last year

The Sunday Times quoted the Isle of Wight ferry company as having made £17.7m profit last year - that's nearly £1.5m profit per month, every month of last year.

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.

Keith Greenfield with Victoria of Wight.

9, May 2023·2 min read

Debunking misconceptions: Wightlink CEO defends the company’s financial transparency

Wightlink refutes Karl Hunter's claims, clarifying financial structure, Covid support utilisation, and tax compliance in a revealing statement

Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team and Keith Greenfield

17, May 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight sporting successes brought to life at celebratory event

The event was attended by a number of sports people, teams, arts organisations and charities, also supported by Wightlink and Southern Vectis.

Wightlink seafarers support Movember by growing moustaches

23, November 2022·1 min read

Wightlink’s seafarers fight prostate cancer this Movember

The Chief Officer said, “As we are spending the entire month in Falmouth away from families and friends, this is the perfect opportunity for us all to take part in Movember, growing dodgy and questionable facial hair, all in the name of a good cause"