Dec 2023

Wightlink looks back at a busy 2023

Saturday 30, December 2023

It’s been another busy year on the Solent for Wightlink.  The company’s fleet of six vehicle ferries and two foot passenger catamarans has transported more than 3.8million people.

Wightlink customers are entertained on festive ferries

Wednesday 20, December 2023

Seasonal entertainment from talented Isle of Wight singers and musicians has been getting Wightlink’s customers into the Christmas spirit during their crossings between Portsmouth and Fishbourne.

Wightlink is named Best UK Ferry Company

Monday 4, December 2023

Wightlink has been awarded Gold at the British Travel Awards 2023 as Best Ferry Operator in the UK. 

Nov 2023

Wightlink joins Wave 105’s Mission Christmas

Tuesday 28, November 2023

Wightlink Ferries are supporting Mission Christmas, run by Cash for Kids – the charity arm of the region’s leading radio station Wave 105. The appeal will help youngsters who might not get a Christmas present this year.

Wightlink’s 2024 calendar is on sale

Monday 27, November 2023

It’s an ideal stocking-filler. Available at ports and retail outlets, Wightlink’s 2024 calendar features striking images of the ferry company’s ships, FastCat catamarans and ports, all contributed by staff.

Oct 2023

Running round the Isle of Wight to support veterans and service personnel at risk of suicide

Thursday 26, October 2023

Ex-servicemen Tom Burgess and Adam Gornell are getting ready to run round the Isle of Wight in 24 hours, starting on Ryde Pier

Wightlink’s most responsible angler for 2023 is Louis Bishop

Monday 23, October 2023

Teenage fisherman Louis Bishop from Shanklin has been recognised as an Isle of Wight angler who really cares for the fish he catches. 

Wightlink supports University of Portsmouth scientists to attract more marine species to Ryde Pier

Friday 20, October 2023

Marine scientists from the University of Portsmouth have been underneath Wightlink’s historic Ryde Pier to place new habitats on the 200-year-old structure.

Wightlink invites applications for 2024 sponsorship

Wednesday 18, October 2023

Isle of Wight sports, arts and charity groups are being invited to apply for cross-Solent travel support through Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme.

Playtime ‘lifeline’ thrown to animal sanctuary

Monday 16, October 2023

Lions and lemurs at the Isle of Wight’s Wildheart Animal Sanctuary enjoy playing with old life rings from Wightlink

Sep 2023

Wightlink increases support for Islanders travelling to the mainland for NHS appointments

Thursday 28, September 2023

From today, a price cap of £35 per single leg will apply for Isle of Wight residents who wish to take a vehicle to mainland NHS appointments

London stage debut for Isle of Wight actor Anna

Tuesday 19, September 2023

An Isle of Wight actor is to tread the boards at London’s Royal Court Theatre later this month

Wightlink renews support for The Getaway Foundation

Friday 15, September 2023

Wightlink renews its support for The Getaway Foundation, a charity which provides much-needed holidays for families living in poverty.

Wightlink launches £12 returns for IOW Festival 2024

Thursday 7, September 2023

Wightlink has launched its Early Bird prices for ferry crossings to Isle of Wight Festival next year, offering fixed price returns from just £12

Wightlink’s 2024 timetables feature later sailings on two routes

Thursday 7, September 2023

Bookings have opened for Wightlink’s sailings to and from the Isle of Wight in 2024.

Young Isle of Wight sailors learn more about the round-the-world Clipper Race

Friday 1, September 2023

Young sailors from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Fishbourne found out what’s it’s like to sail around the world when their neighbours Wightlink arranged a ‘behind the scenes’ visit to the Clipper Race yachts berthed in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.

Vital work to replace fenders at Fishbourne port will be completed in September 2023

Friday 1, September 2023

The final stage in Wightlink’s million-pound investment in replacing the fenders that aid berthing at Fishbourne port will take place in autumn 2023

Aug 2023

Victoria of Wight celebrates her fifth anniversary as Wightlink’s flagship

Tuesday 29, August 2023

On Saturday 26 August 2023, it will be five years since Wightlink’s flagship ferry Victoria of Wight carried her first passengers from Portsmouth to Fishbourne.