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Discover the Isle of Wight

The Wonderfully Different UK destination

Inspiring Isle of Wight Adventures Since 1861

For 165 years, Red Funnel has been connecting passengers between the Isle of Wight and Southampton. And while a lot has changed – our paddle steamers have been replaced with state-of-the-art vessels, our onboard facilities are a whole lot better than they were in 1861 – you’ll be greeted with the same warm welcome, standout customer service, and an adventurous spirit when you arrive on board.

Red Jet - Delays 

Please be advised we are experiencing a delay of up to 15 minutes due to refuelling and Speed Restrictions across the Solent 

Our teams are working hard to minimise the delay 

As preventative work continues to our Red Jet Berth in Southampton, it has been necessary to extend our temporary Saturday timetable until 03rd October. 

Saturday 19, 26 & Saturday 3rd October 

The following sailings have been withdrawn from service due to preventative work to our Red Jet Berth in Southampton

Departing Southampton- 13:15 / 17:20 

Departing West Cowes- 13:50 / 17:55 

All other timetabled sailings will depart as normal. During this time, we will continue to operate from our secondary berth for boarding and refuelling. 

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

 

 

Aerial Image of the ferries

Why Book?

  • We're the original Isle of Wight Ferry! Red Funnel has over 165 years of experience sailing the Southampton to Isle of Wight
  • Award-winning customer service 
  • Refundable Flexi Fares with free amendments 
  • Saver Fares from just £32.25 each way 
  • More than 35 crossings each day and easy online bookings 
  • Foot passengers can enjoy a crossing time from just 30 minutes 
  • Vehicle ferry crossing times from just 60 minutes

Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Fit more in on the Isle of Wight, with over 25 beaches, 50 attractions, and 100s of miles of trails to explore. Recently crowned a UNESCO Biosphere, the Island offers stunning landscapes and coastline, and loads of things to see and do, all within less than an hour’s drive.

Customer Reviews

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With being disabled we have always been
help when boarding your Red Ferry and parked near the lift.
Mon, Sep 14 2026
1 2 3 4 5
The staff both going over to and coming back from the Isle of Wight were so helpful, nothing was too much for them. We travelled on the Red Falcon coming back (sadly can’t…
Fri, Sep 11 2026
1 2 3 4 5
Very efficient
Wed, Sep 9 2026