Where is the ferry to Isle of Wight?
The ferry departs from Portsmouth Harbour and lands on the Isle of Wight in the village of Fishbourne on the North of the Isle of Wight, which provides easy access to the main towns of Ryde and Newport.
Is the Wightlink Fast Cat running?
Find out whether our vehicle ferries and FastCats are running on time and check the live status of the Wightlink service using our ferry locations map….Portsmouth Harbour.
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How do I get to Isle of Wight from UK?
Getting To Isle of Wight
- Ferries. There are up to 200 Isle of Wight ferry crossings a day operating from Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington.
- Trains. There are excellent rail connections to all the major ferry ports, providing fast access to the Isle of Wight from across the UK.
- Coaches.
- Flights.
What happens if my Wightlink ferry is Cancelled?
If your sailing is cancelled or delayed by at least 90 minutes and you decide not to travel you can claim a full refund. If you are delayed by more than 60 minutes to your scheduled arrival time, then you may be able to claim some of the cost back as compensation.
Where is wightlink?
You can travel in your vehicle on both our Portsmouth – Fishbourne and Lymington – Yarmouth routes and if you’re on foot or bringing along your bicycle, you can also hop on board one of our FastCats which travel between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde.
Where do you get on Wightlink ferry?
Explore our routes
- Portsmouth – Fishbourne. Excellent motorway connections. 45 minutes. Vehicle and passenger ferry.
- Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde. Our fastest crossing for foot passengers. 22 minutes. Passenger only ferry.
- Lymington – Yarmouth. A beautifully scenic route. 40 minutes. Vehicle and passenger ferry.
Do you have to book Wightlink ferry?
We always recommend you book in advance to ensure space on your chosen sailing. During holiday periods and festivals, it is essential. Also, the further in advance you book, the more likely you are to pay a lower price.
Can I take my dog on Wightlink ferries?
All Wightlink vessels are pet friendly, allow pets to travel for free and don’t need to be booked in advance. We do ask that all pets are secured in a suitable container or restrained in an appropriate way at all times. For the comfort and convenience of other passengers no pets are allowed on any of our seats.
How many Wightlink ferries are there?
Our fleet of six vehicle ferries and two FastCat catamarans serve the Isle of Wight and mainland 364 days a year – find out everything there is to know about them.
Was the Isle of Wight connected to mainland?
The Isle of Wight became separated from the mainland some 7,000 years ago following the melting of the ice sheets created during the Ice Age, which had led to the rise in sea levels.
How do I contact Wightlink?
You can also make your booking as normal and then call our Contact Centre on 0333 999 7333 or, if you have a Business Pass, you can all the Sales Team on 02392 855 260.
Can I claim compensation for delayed ferry?
Ferry delay compensation If your journey’s delayed, you’re entitled to compensation worth 25% of the ticket price for the part of the journey that was affected. An hours’ delay for a journey scheduled to last four hours. Two hours’ delay for journeys scheduled to last between four and eight hours.
What is the name of the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth?
Wight Light is one of our three Wight Class ferries. Along with Wight Sun and Wight Sky, she entered service on 25 February 2009, serving our Lymington – Yarmouth route.
What is the name of the first ship on the Lymington-Yarmouth route?
Wight Light was the first of three new vessels for the Lymington – Yarmouth route. She was followed by her sisters, Wight Sky and Wight Sun. Where is she registered The Wight Light is registered under the UK flag, in London.
Can I take a car to Gunwharf road?
Cars, vans and motorcycles going to and from our car ferry port on Gunwharf Road won’t be charged as part of this scheme – the only vehicles to be charged will be older taxis, private hire vehicles, buses, coaches and lorries. Need a speedy price estimate for your Isle of Wight ferry journey?
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