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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.

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

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

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

6, December 2022·1 min read

Islander warns popular Yarmouth ferry crossing for Christmas Market is fully booked this Saturday for foot passengers and cars

Vital to know if you were thinking of turning up on spec to head over to the Lymington Christmas Market on Saturday

Keith Greenfield with Victoria of Wight.

6, December 2022·1 min read

Wightlink awarded Silver in British Travel Awards for Best Ferry Company to/from UK ports

The British Travel Awards is the biggest UK awards organisation that invites votes from customers

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"

14, November 2022·1 min read

Wightlink boss agrees to meet local council who say ‘poor service’ having negative impact on town

A Wightlink spokesperson said Keith Greenfield would be happy to discuss the service as soon as possible

14, November 2022·1 min read

Wightlink announce later crossings in trial for December

This is a chance for those who signed the petition calling for later crossings to show Wightlink just how much they are needed and will be used

9, November 2022·1 min read

Issues with Wightlink service having negative impact on town, say town council

Town councillors agreed it was an issue for the entire Isle of Wight and said Wightlink should not be allowed to run the service the way they were.

8, November 2022·1 min read

Bus service between Ryde and Fishbourne to cater for stranded Fastcat and Hover passengers

A free bus service has been put in place for Hovertravel and Wightlink passengers to get to and from the Fishbourne terminal

4, November 2022·1 min read

Staff shortage leads to Wightlink cancelling eight crossings this weekend

The ferry company say the cancellations are due to the absence of an essential crew member

2, November 2022·2 min read

Wightlink launches eco-grant scheme for secondary schools

Wightlink is now encouraging secondary schools and colleges to apply for funding for projects to be delivered next year

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