Apr 2023

Timetable changes at Wightlink

Wednesday 19, April 2023

Wightlink is making some minor amendments to its timetables to improve connectivity with rail services

Nine-year-old ballet dancer Emma crosses the Solent to perform in Swan Lake

Friday 14, April 2023

A young dancer from Fusion Arts Academy on the Isle of Wight is to perform in a production of Swan Lake in Portsmouth

Island skater heads to national championships

Tuesday 11, April 2023

A young skateboarder, sponsored by Wightlink, has been selected to compete in a national skateboard competition.

Mar 2023

Homeward bound ready for a busy summer

Thursday 30, March 2023

The last of Wightlink’s ships has returned home after her annual refit, completing a six month programme of maintenance.

Wightlink Ferries welcomes Dan Haynes as Head of Retail

Tuesday 28, March 2023

Dan Haynes has joined Wightlink Ferries as Head of Retail. He is responsible for the 14 cafés and shops onboard ferries and at ports throughout the company with more than 80 members of staff.

Wightlink celebrates the return of later FastCats with special offers at Gunwharf Quays

Friday 24, March 2023

Wightlink has teamed up with Gunwharf Quays Designer Outlet to offer savings for Isle of Wight residents and highlight the later FastCat sailings between Ryde Pier and Portsmouth Harbour.

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.