Red Funnel has confirmed it will continue to run an amended vehicle ferry timetable on 29th December and 2nd January.
The changes stem from necessary repair works taking longer than expected to return the operator’s vehicle ferry, Red Falcon into service.
Red Kestrel, the operator’s freight vessel, is being deployed to help ease demand.
Red Funnel is contacting all impacted customers to offer new crossing times.
Passengers travelling on 30th and 31st December as well as 1st January are unaffected.
Leanna Lakes, Operations Director at Red Funnel, said,
“We sincerely apologise for the changes to our timetable as we continue to undertake the necessary works needed to return Red Falcon into service. We appreciate how important travel is over the holidays and we thank our customers for their patience and understanding as these works are taking longer than anticipated. Please be assured that crossings on 30th December as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are unaffected.”
For real-time travel updates, visit: www.redfunnel.co.uk/timetables/service-status
For timetables over the holiday period, visit: www.redfunnel.co.uk/timetables
The following vehicle ferry sailings will be cancelled:
Friday, 29 December
- Departing Southampton: 05:15, 08:15, 11:15, 14:15
- Departing East Cowes: 06:45, 09:45, 11:45, 15:45
Tuesday, 2nd January:
- Departing Southampton: 05:15, 08:15, 11:15, 14:15, 17:15
- Departing East Cowes: 06:45, 09:45, 12:45, 15:45, 18:45
News shared by Patrick on behalf of Red Funnel. Ed
