Wightlink Ferries

Wightlink Ferries has been connecting the mainland with the Isle of Wight via ferries for the past 160 years. It currently operates up to 150 voyages a day on three different routes. Wightlink is considered the main link between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland as it carries almost five million passengers each year.

The company provides islanders with convenient and regular crossings to the mainland and allows millions of tourists to visit the island and enjoy its beauty.

Benefits of Wightlink Ferries

The company's history dates back to 1796, when its ferries began sailing across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. A modernized fleet of car ferries depart from Lymington to Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, and high-speed catamarans run between Portsmouth and Ryde. Because the company is popular with locals, ferry reservations are required several weeks in advance of the trip. With Wightlink Ferries, it's important to make a reservation in advance. Wightlink Ferries has its own fleet of eleven car ferries and three high-speed catamarans, which can reach high speeds so the voyage takes no more than 30 minutes. On board there is a cafe bar, a wide lounge with panoramic windows, an observation deck and a dog-friendly area. All this makes the journey as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The speed catamarans don't have all the amenities listed above, but they are equipped with ergonomic airline-style seats.

Features

You can travel with your pets on the ferries. To do this you simply need to book a seat for your dog or cat, stating the number of pets. There is no charge for pets, but they must be in the car until the end of the journey and have a special veterinary passport.

Destination points

The company's ferries and catamarans run from mainland England to the Isle of Wight in three different destinations. The journey from Fishbourne to Portsmouth takes about 45 minutes, the same amount of time for the return trip. There are up to twenty crossings per day. The journey from Leamington to Yarmouth takes up to 40 minutes. The trip from Portsmouth to Ryde, takes about twenty minutes. The main thing – make reservations a couple of weeks before the trip, as each destination is quite popular with tourists and locals. The main thing – make reservations a couple of weeks before the trip.