Wightlink
| Wightlink’s hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight at Portsmouth Harbour, 25 October 2018 | |
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| Revenue | £68.9 million (2019) |
| Operating income | £17.2 million (2019) |
| Net income | £14.9 million (2019) |
| Total assets | £46 million (2019) |
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How much is a ferry to Isle of Wight return?
1 October – 31 December 2022
| Category | Day return | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £18.60 | £14.40 |
| Child (5–15) | £9.30 | £7.20 |
| Student (16+) | £15.80 | £12.00 |
| Senior Citizen (60+) | £14.00 | £10.80 |
How many Wightlink ferries are there?
six vehicle ferries
Our fleet of six vehicle ferries and two FastCat catamarans serve the Isle of Wight and mainland 364 days a year – find out everything there is to know about them.
Where does wightlink go from?
Our routes
You can travel in your vehicle on both our Portsmouth – Fishbourne and Lymington – Yarmouth routes and if you’re on foot or bringing along your bicycle, you can also hop on board one of our FastCats which travel between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde.
How many ferry companies go to Isle of Wight?
The Island is served by three independent ferry operators. Wightlink, who operate car ferry and passenger routes from Portsmouth and Lymington, Red Funnel, who operate car ferry and passenger routes from Southampton, and Hovertravel who run a passenger service from Southsea.
Is ferry cheaper than flying?
The ferry costs the same as a flight – and costs the planet a lot less – The Irish Times.
Is there a ferry from Isle of Wight to France?
To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
Who is Wightlink owned by?
Basalt Infrastructure Partners
Wightlink
| Wightlink’s hybrid ferry Victoria of Wight at Portsmouth Harbour, 25 October 2018 | |
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| Owner | Basalt Infrastructure Partners (50%) Fiera Infrastructure (50%) |
| Number of employees | between 200 – 300 |
| Parent | Arca Topco Limited |
| Website | www.wightlink.co.uk |
Was Wightlink hacked?
“Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield says: “This was a highly sophisticated criminal attack on an essential service. I would like to thank all my colleagues at Wightlink who responded quickly ensuring that the impact to customers was minimised and that cross-Solent travel and bookings were unaffected.”
How fast is the Isle of Wight ferry?
If you’re travelling on foot, Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head is our quickest route, crossing the waters between the Isle of Wight and mainland in just 22 minutes.
Can you go to the Isle of Wight without a passport?
Do I need a passport? We are part of the United Kingdom therefore a passport is not required for travelling over to the Isle of Wight. Can I fly to the Isle of Wight? Yes you can with a private plane, the Isle of Wight has two small airfields, Bembridge (01983 873331) and Sandown (01983 408374).
What is the quickest ferry crossing to Isle of Wight?
Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde
This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.
Are dogs allowed on the Isle of Wight ferry?
Dogs travel free on our three ferry routes linking the Isle of Wight to the south coast – when accompanied by a well-behaved owner. On a clear day, they can amble on the car ferries’ outer decks and when the weather is not so good they can enjoy the short crossing inside the ferries’ dedicated pet areas.
Who owns the Isle of Wight?
The Isle of Wight is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county. Since the abolition of its two borough councils and restructuring of the Isle of Wight County Council into the new Isle of Wight Council in 1995, it has been administered by a single unitary authority.
How many cars can Isle of Wight ferry carry?
What is her vehicle capacity? Wight Light can hold 65 vehicles at a time.
How far offshore is Isle of Wight?
The Isle of Wight lies approximately 3 miles off the south coast of mainland England and covers an area of 146.8 sq miles (38.016 hectares, or 380.16 km2).
Can a ferry cross the ocean?
The average ferry is designed for use on rivers, not mid-ocean, and even ferries on salt-water routes are designed for calm seas. In mid-Atlantic, even if you don’t have a storm, there will be larger waves than ferries are designed to handle.
Is a ferry safer than a plane?
Those aged 35 and over feel ferries are a safer mode of transport than planes, trains and coaches.
Which is bigger ferry or cruise ship?
Cruise ships are usually much larger than ferries and they usually only transport passengers. Cruise ships are designed with leisure in mind and have many more onboard amenities than ferries. Ferries usually only make short journeys whereas cruise ships sail for weeks at a time.
Can you get a plane to the Isle of Wight?
Since 1935 Isle of Wight Airport Sandown has been a popular airfield for many flying to the Island. The airport is located on the outskirts of Sandown, a seaside town situated East of the Isle of Wight. The grass surface, all weather runway is 884m x 40m and fuel is available on a self-serve basis.
How fast is the red jet to Isle of Wight?
Our Red Jet Hi-Speed service is the fastest way for foot passengers to cross the Solent from Southampton to the Isle of Wight. This fast catamaran is ideal for business and leisure trips to Cowes and the Isle of Wight, with crossing times from just 28 minutes.