Live service status

Timetables

Press Releases

  1. Home

  2. Press Releases

Show all20252024202320222021202020192018

Press Releases

Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

Feb 2025

Ryde Sea Cadets sail the Solent on the UK’s first hybrid energy ferry

Thursday 13, February 2025

Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight

View Press Release

Isle of Wight teenage cyclist sets his sights on the Olympics

Monday 3, February 2025

Keen Isle of Wight cyclist Harrison Hendy has joined the GB Cycling Team’s National Talent Pathway for road and track endurance racing, that could lead to Olympic glory.

View Press Release

Jan 2025

Wightlink invests in its Portsmouth car ferry port

Tuesday 21, January 2025

Wightlink has embarked on a major programme of investment in maintenance at its car ferry port in Gunwharf Road to improve its services for customers.

View Press Release

Beat Blue Monday with a little Isle of Wight magic

Thursday 16, January 2025

An Isle of Wight wellness expert has shared some top tips to help people combat Blue Monday

View Press Release

Dec 2024

From false teeth to cuddly toys: what do forgetful passengers leave behind on Wightlink’s ferries?

Tuesday 31, December 2024

With more than four million people crossing the Solent every year with Wightlink, it’s not surprising that some of them leave things behind on ships and at ports

View Press Release

An Isle of Wight actor is acclaimed for highlighting issues around autism

Friday 27, December 2024

Isle of Wight actor Anna Constable is looking back at 2024 as a year when she was acclaimed for her role in a ground-breaking play exploring masking, autism and mental health issues.

View Press Release

Wightlink’s festive contest encourages friendly competition among Yarmouth traders

Friday 20, December 2024

Yarmouth has been alive with twinkling lights in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a seasonal contest organised by Yarmouth Traders Retail Collective, led by Adrian Evans.

View Press Release

Four new groups join Wightlink’s community sponsorship scheme

Thursday 19, December 2024

Next year, four new organisations join the Wightlink in the Community family, alongside dozens of sporting, arts and community groups that are already supported with assisted travel.

View Press Release

Christmas shopping with a difference in Ryde – half a mile out to sea

Wednesday 18, December 2024

Wightlink’s Ryde Pier Head is hosting a festive market this weekend with stalls selling unique gifts including jewellery, candles and local fudge, made by creative Islanders.

View Press Release

Mission Christmas arrives at Wightlink

Friday 6, December 2024

Collection boxes for Mission Christmas: Cash for Kids are now available at Wightlink’s ports in Portsmouth, Lymington, Yarmouth and Fishbourne and Ryde Pier, awaiting gifts for children across the South and the Isle of Wight.

View Press Release

Christmas music will serenade Wightlink customers

Thursday 5, December 2024

Sweet music from local singers and musicians will get Wightlink customers in the mood for Christmas as they cross the Solent in the run-up to the holidays.

View Press Release

Wightlink encourages community organisations to think green this winter

Wednesday 4, December 2024

Wightlink is once again challenging the people of the Isle of Wight to come up with good ideas to help the Island become more sustainable, through its Green Innovation Fund.

View Press Release

Nov 2024

Ryde Pier steps into Christmas with Wightlink’s festive market

Tuesday 26, November 2024

Wightlink’s Ryde Pier will be the place to snap up perfect Christmas presents this December as well as FastCat tickets to Portsmouth Harbour.

View Press Release

Captain Jerry captures the moment for Wightlink’s 2025 calendar

Monday 25, November 2024

An atmospheric picture of Gosport at sunset, taken from the Bridge of Wightlink’s ferry St Clare in Portsmouth, is on the cover of the ferry company’s 2025 calendar.

View Press Release

More Islanders cross the Solent with Wightlink’s discounted fares for NHS appointments

Thursday 21, November 2024

NHS patients taking a vehicle from Fishbourne or Yarmouth at any time of the year now pay no more than £35 for a single crossing. However, Wightlink’s Contact Centre staff can frequently find fares that can be up to £10 cheaper per leg through the long-established 50 per cent discount.

View Press Release

The Isle of Wight honours young pilots killed 80 years ago

Friday 8, November 2024

Six young pilots who died when their Hawker Typhoon planes crashed off the Isle of Wight in 1944 have been honoured at a service of remembrance.

View Press Release

Veterans travel for free to Remembrance events with Wightlink

Friday 8, November 2024

Veterans crossing the Solent as foot passengers to join Remembrance ceremonies will be able to travel for free with Wightlink

View Press Release

Oct 2024

Young fisherman Jay Smith is Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler for 2024

Tuesday 29, October 2024

Fifteen-year-old Jay Smith from Ryde is the latest winner of the Wightlink Most Responsible Angler Award.

View Press Release