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Red Funnel has tickets on sale now to the premier Isle of Wight events and festivals listed below (these can be bought with or without ferry travel). Don't forget to check out the amazing list of events on the Isle of Wight this year - there really is something for everybody.

Our detailed Isle of Wight Events Directory lists all the main events and festivals taking place on the Isle of Wight from January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December this year. We feature walks, talks and special interest events from Star Gazing to Fossil Hunting and Bird Watching to Wildlife Photography.

  • JP Morgan Round the Island Race

    JP Morgan Round the Island Race

    01 June 2013. Don't miss the amazing spectacle of the world's largest yacht race in which 1,700 boats, crewed by 16,000 sailors race around the Isle of Wight. Check out our guide to the best places to watch the race. More...

  • Jack up the 80's - Tickets on Sale Now

    Jack up the 80's - Tickets on Sale Now

    10-11 August 2013. Don't miss this great new 2 day 80's music event featuring Heaven 17, Bad Manners, Katrina and the Waves, Bootleg Blondie and Toyah to name just a few. More...

  • V-Dub Island

    V-Dub Island

    15-19 Aug 2013. A must for all Volkswagen owners' new and old, enthusiasts and like-minded people, V-Dub Island on the beautiful Isle of Wight is a fantastic long weekend of entertainment, heaps of family fun and much much more.
     

     

  • Ventnor Fringe Festival

    Ventnor Fringe Festival

    14-17 August 2013. Inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe, the festival aims to promote Ventnor as a place for artists from across the world to come together to perform. More...

  • Red Funnel Cowes Food Show

    Red Funnel Cowes Food Show

    9 Jun 2013. Come to Cowes for the best in Isle of Wight produce at the Cowes Food Show. Featuring local producers, arts and crafts, kids entertainment, food theatre and more. More...

The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place to learn something new at any time of year so why not book one of the activity weekends listed below. Also, don't forget to check out our detailed guide to activities on the Isle of Wight - we would love to know how you get on!

  • Drawing & Painting Workshop

    Drawing & Painting Workshop

    29 May 2013. Murray Ince will demonstrate and guide you in a one day painting workshop help at Mottistone Manor Garden. Suitable for artists of all abilities. 11am-4.30 pm. Call 01983 741020 to book. More...

  • Multi-Activity Camps at UKSA in Cowes

    Multi-Activity Camps at UKSA in Cowes

    Various dates. Open to 8-16yr olds, camps are held throughout the year and last from 2-7 days depending on which camp you choose. Call 01983 203038 or click above for prices and more details.

  • Stargazing Weekends

    Stargazing Weekends

    Various dates. For just £45 you can join up to 15 like-minded people to learn more about the Stars and solar observing. With dates throughout the year call 01983 761555 or click above for details.

  • Really Wild Photography Tuition

    Really Wild Photography Tuition

    Various dates. If you love wildlife this one-day photography course is for you. It includes entry to the IW Zoo, lunch, tuition in the art of wildlife photography and special access to lions, tigers & much more.

  • Residential Cookery Weekends

    Residential Cookery Weekends

    Various dates. Join Michele from the Four Seasons Cookery Academy for a weekend of healthy cooking. A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed. Call 07767 702872 for more details.

  • Falconry Courses at Appuldurcombe

    Falconry Courses at Appuldurcombe

    Various dates. If you ever wanted to try your hand at the ancient art of falconry, Appuldurcombe Farm at Wroxall offers a wide range of courses from half-day to 5 days. For full details call 01983 840188

Red Funnel Holidays offer a fantastic range of ferry inclusive Isle of Wight holidays to suit all tastes and budgets throughout the year. What's more you can save up to 50% on the cost of the ferry!

Check out our lead-in Isle of Wight ferry fares, deals and offers from Southampton to East Cowes and our foot passenger fares to West Cowes. If you book your holiday accommodation with us you could save an amazing 50% of your ferry fare!

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Isle of Wight Weather

Cowes
Day Time Temp Wind Weather
Fri
24th		 18.00 10°C
N

28 mph
Sat
25th		 00.00 7°C
NNE

21 mph
  06.00 7°C
NNE

18 mph
  12.00 11°C
NNW

6 mph

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Call Centre: Tel (within) UK: 0844 844 9988. Tel (Outside UK): 0845 155 2442. Switchboard: (within UK): 0844 844 2699. Fax (within UK): 0844 844 2698.

Registered in England: 002404, VAT number: GB 902 873131. All Rights Reserved, © 2013 Red Funnel (unknown)(unknown)

Isle of Wight Port Addresses: Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries, Trinity Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6RA | Red Funnel Red Jet Ferries (West Cowes), Fountain Yard, West Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AR.

Southampton Port Addresses: Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries (Terminal 1), Terminal 1, Dock Gate 7 off Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2AR | Red Funnel Red Jet Ferries (Terminal 2), Terminal 2, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ.

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Red Jet Hi-Speed service
Southampton <> West Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Our High Speed service is cancelled until further notice due to adverse weather conditions, please continue to monitor live service status for up to date information

On Saturday 25th May we will be operating a revised timetable. The first jet will be at 0545 from Southampton and will continue at xx45 until 2345 with the first sailing from West Cowes at 0615 with the final sailing being at 0015.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Passenger Vehicle Ferry service
Southampton <> East Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Service is operating normally

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