Mar 2023

Isle of Wight secondary and college students embark on environmental projects as part of Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools

Thursday 9, March 2023

Three secondary schools and colleges on the Isle of Wight have been awarded a share of £10,000 from Wightlink’s second Green Fund for Schools initiative.

Feb 2023

Wightlink welcomes Chef Michel Roux Jr to the Isle of Wight

Friday 24, February 2023

Legendary chef Michel Roux Jr was presented with a basket of Isle of Wight products on his way to the Island with Wightlink.

Wightlink to support Isle of Wight athletes in 2023

Tuesday 21, February 2023

Scores of Isle of Wight sporting stars have been selected to be part of the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete Scheme for 2023.

Half-term treats for sea dogs travelling with Wightlink

Friday 17, February 2023

Wightlink’s four-legged customers enjoyed some tasty treats on St Clare, courtesy of dog food specialist Paleo Ridge.

Monkey World welcomes Wightlink’s recycled rope

Tuesday 7, February 2023

More than 100 metres of worn-out rope have been handed over to Monkey World in Dorset. 

Extra foot passenger sailings in February 2023 to support Isle of Wight schools

Thursday 2, February 2023

Wightlink will be operating extra late evening foot passenger sailings in February

Jan 2023

Wightlink announces its summer 2023 timetable

Tuesday 24, January 2023

Wightlink is announcing later evening FastCat services between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier starting on Monday 27 March 2023

Shanklin teenager wins Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler trophy

Friday 13, January 2023

Fifteen-year-old Hudson Barker may not be the Isle of Wight’s most successful angler - but he has landed a trophy in recognition of his sensible conduct during a season of fishing from Wightlink’s Ryde Pier.

Dec 2022

Wightlink donates surplus office equipment for Island charities

Thursday 22, December 2022

Wightlink has handed over printers and phones to several Isle of Wight charities following an upgrade of office equipment around the company

Festive fun at the panto for Isle of Wight primary schoolchildren

Monday 19, December 2022

More than 100 children from Binstead Primary School travelled to Portsmouth to enjoy a performance of Sleeping Beauty at the New Theatre Royal, supported by Wightlink.

Young singers bring festive fun to Ryde Pier

Friday 9, December 2022

Youngsters from Dover Park Primary School in Ryde brought some Christmas spirit to Ryde Pier Head by singing for Wightlink customers waiting to board the FastCat to Portsmouth.

Wightlink’s 2023 calendars support Ryde Inshore Rescue

Thursday 8, December 2022

Ryde Inshore Rescue (RIR) will benefit from the sales of our 2023 calendar which features striking images of the ferry company’s ships and ports, all taken by staff. 

Wightlink scoops a top prize at the British Travel Awards

Tuesday 6, December 2022

Thanks to votes from thousands of happy customers, Wightlink has been awarded Silver in the British Travel Awards 2021/22

Wightlink offers late-night shopping savings at Gunwharf Quays

Monday 5, December 2022

Wightlink has teamed up with Gunwharf Quays to offer extra savings for Isle of Wight residents using the late foot passenger sailings

Nov 2022

Wightlink’s seafarers fight prostate cancer this Movember

Wednesday 23, November 2022

The 13-strong crew of St Faith are raising money for Prostate Cancer UK by growing moustaches while the ship is in dry dock

Later foot passenger services between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head

Monday 14, November 2022

Wightlink will be running later foot passenger services between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head in December 2022. 

Wightlink’s Changing Places toilet helps give disabled travellers the confidence to cross the Solent

Monday 7, November 2022

With support from the Department for Transport Maritime Accessibility Fund, Wightlink has installed a Changing Places facility at its port

Wightlink notches up ten years supporting the Isle of Wight’s most talented athletes

Friday 4, November 2022

Wightlink is once again throwing its support behind the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete scheme which provides practical help to the Island’s most gifted sportsmen and women.