Jul 2019

The Wightlink Woof Awards recognise the Isle of Wight’s doggie heroes

Monday 1, July 2019

The Isle of Wight’s appeal as a top destination for dog lovers has been celebrated at the inaugural Wightlink Woof Awards.

Wightlink joins major international research project to support coastal marine life

Monday 1, July 2019

Wightlink has teamed up with ecologists and engineers at Bournemouth University to take part in a European Union-funded €4.6million project to look at ways to protect the marine environment on both sides of the Channel.

Jun 2019

Steering the way to renewable energy

Thursday 27, June 2019

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan has seen the results of Wightlink’s £45million investment in its key route from the city to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight for himself on a visit to its car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road.

Youth Trust Launches Island School’s Mental Health Charter

Tuesday 25, June 2019

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has launched a brand new Island Schools’ Mental Health Charter. Wightlink has been a long-standing supporter of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust for many years and over the last year that support has included the sponsorship of the Youth Trust’s Mental Health Taskforce.

Wightlink gets ready for the 2019 Isle of Wight Festival

Wednesday 12, June 2019

With just one day to go, the team at Wightlink is making final preparations to carry many thousands of people to this summer’s Isle of Wight Festival.

Tension mounts as the finalists for the Wightlink Woof Awards are announced

Tuesday 11, June 2019

More than 1,300 nominations have been received for this year’s inaugural Wightlink Woof Awards.

Wightlink’s summer weekend overnight FastCat sailings get off to a good start

Monday 3, June 2019

Wightlink’s overnight FastCat service on summer weekends began on Saturday 1 June with more than 30 customers travelling on the first crossing after midnight from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head.

May 2019

Wightlink celebrates Island talent at dedicated event

Wednesday 29, May 2019

A group of over 120 people sponsored by Wightlink gathered to celebrate their successes at a special event.

Wightlink and Stagecoach partner to promote through ticketing for NHS patients

Thursday 23, May 2019

Wightlink has partnered with Stagecoach South to provide patients living on the Isle of Wight with transport links to their appointments at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.

Wightlink supports ex-servicemen from the Isle of Wight to take part in D-Day commemorations

Monday 20, May 2019

Three decorated ex-servicemen from the Isle of Wight are being given VIP treatment by Wightlink Ferries at the start of their trip to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Wightlink wins silver – and is going for gold

Friday 17, May 2019

Wightlink has been awarded a Silver Star in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable travel on the Island and is now aiming to achieve Gold status.

The Awakening gets away from it all with Wightlink this summer

Wednesday 15, May 2019

The Awakening, the new festival of wellbeing and self-care taking place on 8th and 9th June on the Isle of Wight, brought the good vibes to visitors and Islanders alike with an on-board yoga session this week.

Britain’s Got Talent star Derek Sandy to perform on Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight

Monday 13, May 2019

Island favourite Derek Sandy will sing on several Wightlink crossings over the next few weekends, following his success in the Britain’s Got Talent auditions. He stunned judges on the hit talent show with his song ‘Welcome to the Isle of Wight’ and they rewarded him with four ‘yes’ votes.

Apr 2019

Wightlink has a cracking Easter

Wednesday 24, April 2019

Beautiful Bank Holiday weather brought out the crowds to the Isle of Wight this Easter.

44 years loyal service recognised for retiring Wightlink crewman Chris Freemantle

Tuesday 23, April 2019

Long-serving senior rating Chris Freemantle has just retired from Wightlink after 44 years, four months and four days as a crewman on the car ferries that connect the Isle of Wight with the mainland.

Ferry nice cakes for sale on Ryde Pier – in aid of Stand Up to Cancer

Wednesday 17, April 2019

There will be cakes galore on Ryde Pier on Easter Saturday (20 April) as big-hearted Wightlink staff Zoe Lewis-Marlton and Julie Rousset take part in The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake-Off.

Wightlink saddles up to give Island cycling charity a helping hand

Thursday 11, April 2019

Hundreds of bicycles are to be given a new lease of life in Africa thanks to local charity Re-Cycle Isle of Wight.

Grace’s Bakery gets on board with Wightlink

Monday 8, April 2019

Customers onboard Wightlink’s car ferries can now enjoy tasty sandwiches made with bread baked freshly on the Isle of Wight, thanks to a new partnership with Island company Grace’s Bakery.