Apr 2019

Wightlink helps to plot the journey of one of the Isle of Wight’s most special seasonal visitors

Wednesday 3, April 2019

Bat expert Adrian Bicker is regularly travelling from his home in Dorset to the Isle of Wight this spring to gather data for what is thought to be the largest scale area-monitoring survey for bat activity ever undertaken.

Mar 2019

Wightlink staff don crazy hats to support brain tumour research

Friday 29, March 2019

Wightlink customers are being greeted by an unusual sight today (Friday) as staff don weird and wacky headgear for Wear a Hat Day in aid of Brain Tumour Research.

Wightlink Wight Mountain Team rider takes on electric challenge

Tuesday 19, March 2019

An Isle of Wight cyclist has secured a place on a brand-new international racing circuit for electric mountain bikes.

Wightlink pays tribute to its apprentices

Friday 8, March 2019

Wightlink is encouraging companies to seize their opportunities to bring young people into the business, during National Apprenticeship Week.

Wightlink helps to reveal the Secrets of the Solent

Tuesday 5, March 2019

People crossing the Solent with Wightlink are learning more about life beneath the waves this spring and summer, thanks to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

Feb 2019

Dog-friendly Island to be celebrated at new Wightlink Woof Awards

Wednesday 27, February 2019

A brand new awards ceremony celebrating all things canine on the Isle of Wight has been launched by Wightlink.

Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan checks in at Wightlink Ferries

Thursday 21, February 2019

Stephen Morgan MP, Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South, found out more about Wightlink’s £45million investment in its Portsmouth to Fishbourne route, including port improvements and a new hybrid energy ship, on a visit to its terminal in Gunwharf Road.

Families to enjoy big savings as Wightlink launches Kids Go Free offer for every school holiday in 2019

Friday 1, February 2019

Families travelling to and from the Isle of Wight can look forward to Kids Go Free offers throughout the year, with Wightlink's recent announcement that they will be offering Kids Go Free in all school holidays in 2019.*

Jan 2019

Young Ellis was ‘Captain for the Day’ on Wightlink’s retiring ferry – St Cecilia

Tuesday 29, January 2019

Eight year old Ellis Yeats was VIP for the day when Wightlink’s oldest ship St Cecilia sailed across the Solent for the last time on Friday 25 January 2019.

Farewell to Wightlink’s St Cecilia

Tuesday 15, January 2019

Wightlink will bid farewell to its oldest ferry St Cecilia on Friday 25 January 2019.

Dec 2018

Christmas carols from the Isle of Wight Salvation Army Band delight Wightlink’s customers

Monday 24, December 2018

Islanders sailing home for Christmas enjoyed a traditional carol concert from the Isle of Wight Salvation Army Band onboard Wightlink’s ferry St Clare from Portsmouth to Fishbourne.

Rock project is on a roll

Friday 21, December 2018

A Wightlink-supported project to create a mural marking the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival is progressing well.

Wightlink charters a vessel to provide a foot passenger service for Lymington – Yarmouth commuters during temporary wind restrictions

Friday 21, December 2018

Wightlink will be offering a limited foot passenger commuter service between Lymington and Yarmouth during peak commuting hours only when temporary wind restrictions force cancellation of its scheduled car ferry service during the working week.

Wightlink announces dates for Meet the Manager events in 2019

Friday 21, December 2018

Wightlink’s customers and stakeholders are invited to share their thoughts on Wightlink’s services at the next Meet the Manager sessions.

Celebrate Solent views with Wightlink’s 2019 charity calendar

Thursday 20, December 2018

Scenic views of the Solent feature in Wightlink’s 2019 charity calendar now on sale at the ferry company’s ports and onboard its car ferries.

Island schools wish travellers a Ferry Merry Christmas

Thursday 20, December 2018

It was a case of anchors aweigh in a manger as a young choir from Binstead Primary School delighted morning travellers aboard Wightlink’s St Clare car ferry with a performance of popular carols.

Ryde pupils get their skates on thanks to Wightlink

Tuesday 18, December 2018

A group of pupils from Oakfield CE Primary School in Ryde has been treated to an ice skating experience at a pop-up rink in Portsmouth as a reward for their hard work.

Wightlink supports the Isle of Wight’s Christmas campaign to cut waste and recycle more

Wednesday 12, December 2018

Wightlink has welcomed a team from Amey on board its new fuel-efficient Fishbourne to Portsmouth car ferry Victoria of Wight as part of an Island-wide tour to spread the festive waste reduction and recycling message.