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The Isle of Wight is separated from Mainland England by a stretch of water called the Solent.

Wightlink and Red Funnel offering vehicles ferries and high speed catamaran services.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight ferries.

29, March 2022·4 min read

Government package announced to support those with disabilities to travel more confidently (updated)

As part of the package the Department for Transport will provide £1 million to lifeline ferries and seaports serving the Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly to improve accessibility

28, March 2022·1 min read

FastCat service suspended today and tomorrow due to mechanical issue say Wightlink

Customers with Wightlink tickets or passes can travel with the Hovertravel service instead

28, March 2022·1 min read

Supply chain issues hinder return of Red Jet 4 and result in revised timetable

Red Funnel say there have been supply chain issues in relation to the repair of Red Jet 4 and they'll need to revise the Red Jet service for another few days

Red Jet 4 with jet skier alongside about to crash into it

23, March 2022·2 min read

Reduced timetable for Red Jet as vessels out of action (updated)

There'll be a reduced timetable operating from today on the Red Jet service. See the details within

15, March 2022·1 min read

No FastCat on or off the Isle of Wight after lunch today

Wightlink say they're very disappointed that rising numbers of Covid cases have resulted in the cancellations

14, March 2022·1 min read

Wightlink’s spike in Covid-19 cases among crew leads to cancellations

Wightlink chief says they pride themselves on being "the most reliable cross-Solent operator so we are all very disappointed that rising numbers of Covid cases have now caused us to make these cancellations"

4, March 2022·1 min read

Plans for new Isle of Wight ferry company go quiet as request for support pushed back

A request for the Isle of Wight council's 'in principle' support has been pushed back further and further and there is no sign of a public consultation yet

21, February 2022·1 min read

Storm Franklin impacts cross-Solent travel

All high speed Cross-Solent services are suspended due to Storm Franklin. See the details within

Red Funnel vehicle ferry leaving East Cowes

21, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight ferry operator awarded prestigious health and safety award

Red Funnel has been awarded an Order of Distinction Award for health and safety performance by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Water splashing over the seawall in Cowes

19, February 2022·3 min read

Strong winds still affecting travel onto and off the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight weather warnings continue for the next three days, so if you don't need to go out, prepare for a cosy few days indoors

18, February 2022·1 min read

Red Funnel Captain deserves medal for berthing vessel in 80 knot gusts without any damage

The captain managed to berth Red Falcon without any damage to the vessel or staff. No passengers were on board. Captured by SouthamptonBible social media account

17, February 2022·1 min read

Cross-Solent disruption expected with the arrival of Storm Eunice

If you are planning to cross the Solent as a foot passenger between Friday to Monday with Red Funnel, they are suggesting taking the vehicle ferry

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