Feb 2023

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.

Wightlink launches eco grant scheme for Isle of Wight secondary schools

Wednesday 2, November 2022

Isle of Wight secondary schools and colleges are invited to apply for a share of around £10,000 from Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools

Oct 2022

Wightlink wins praise for promoting the importance of sustainability

Tuesday 11, October 2022

Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives.

Sep 2022

Good causes on the Isle of Wight are invited to apply for Wightlink sponsorship

Friday 30, September 2022

Isle of Wight charities, sports groups and arts organisations can now apply for travel support over the next year with Wightlink.

New Commercial Director at Wightlink

Tuesday 20, September 2022

Phil Delaney has joined Wightlink as Commercial Director, following Clive Tilley’s retirement.

Bright ideas from Bembridge pupils help save energy

Thursday 8, September 2022

Bembridge CE Primary has been shining a light on energy-saving measures, thanks to the support of Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools project.