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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.

1, July 2021·2 min read

Wightlink refuse to extend Multilink ticket validity, ignoring that Islanders weren’t able to use them

After the 1st June 2020, when some schools reopened and things were looking better, Islanders bought Multilink tickets. The country locked down again in November, and then again in January 2021, so News OnTheWight asked Wightlink if they’d extended Multilink tickets. Here’s what they said

7, July 2016·1 min read

RedJet passengers delayed due to an afternoon of cancellations (Updated)

Passengers on the Red Funnel high speed catamaran services have been delayed this afternoon after several crossing have been cancelled due to 'technical issues'.

Southsea coastline with kites flying from the beach

2, March 2020·1 min read

Southsea’s new flood defences could be a step closer with £5m funding boost (updated)

Islanders who travel to the mainland via Southsea could see changes to the landscape once full funding is achieved for the coastal flood defences

close up of fifty pound notes spread out on surface

6, May 2023·4 min read

Letter: Wightlink’s £77m profit mystery: Did taxpayers subsidise lavish dividends?

Wightlink comes under scrutiny as £77m profits since 2017 revealed and £8m paid in dividends in 2022, despite public subsidy; an investigation by the Department for Transport is urged

4, December 2020·1 min read

Wightlink’s Fastcat ramps up to hourly service in the New Year: Increase in Yarmouth route too

Starting earlier and finishing later, this latest about the FastCat will be welcome news for commuters

The Hovercraft on the water with Spinnaker Tower in the background

31, December 2020·1 min read

Hovertravel’s weekend and bank holiday services switch to every two hours from tomorrow (updated)

Hovertravel say with the extension of Tier 4 to both sides of the Solent passenger demand has fallen significantly. Details within

24, April 2020·3 min read

£1.5m per month support for Isle of Wight ferry companies until summer (updated)

Just been announced that the Department for Transport has agreed to fund Isle of Wight ferry companies during April, May and June. Details within

28, January 2020·1 min read

Wightlink say decision to not run a charter boat during annual refit is ‘not a financial one’

Commuters may be wondering why, if it's not a financial decision, Wightlink have chosen to only run an hourly service during the annual refit of the FastCats

19, July 2016·3 min read

Garnett to head new Isle of Wight Infrastructure Transport Task Force

Christopher Garnett once again offers his services free of charge, to seek out and collate the views of stakeholders, and discuss with government the infrastructure needs of the Island.