live service status
The Red Funnel team strives to keep our passengers updated about any potential travel disruptions, delays, or changes to service status. Below you’ll find our latest travel updates as well as the live status of the next 15 departures from the Isle of Wight and Southampton, along with our vessel map displaying the latest positions of our ferries.
Travel Updates
From Monday 3 – Saturday 8 August, Fountain Yard in West Cowes will be closed to vehicles between the times of 18:00 – 01:00 due to Cowes Week.
During these times, please allow additional time for dropping off and collecting Red Jet customers. The alternative drop off/pick up point will be Carvel Lane (Outside M&S).
We apologise for any inconvenience to your journey.
VEHICLE FERRY LIFTS
Are you due to travel on the Vehicle Ferry and need to use the lift on your crossing? Please call us on 023 8001 9192 in advance of your sailing for assistance.
If you have not called in advance, and need lift access, please inform check-in on arrival so we can load you on the appropriate deck to access the working lift.
Real-Time ferry service status & updates
| Date & Time | Date | Time | Service | Route | Departing | Arriving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2026 08:25 | 29/07/2026 | 08:25 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 09:00 | 29/07/2026 | 09:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 09:00 | 29/07/2026 | 09:00 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 10:00 | 29/07/2026 | 10:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 10:20 | 29/07/2026 | 10:20 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 10:25 | 29/07/2026 | 10:25 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 11:00 | 29/07/2026 | 11:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 11:30 | 29/07/2026 | 11:30 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 12:00 | 29/07/2026 | 12:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 12:40 | 29/07/2026 | 12:40 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 13:00 | 29/07/2026 | 13:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 13:50 | 29/07/2026 | 13:50 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 29/07/2026 14:00 | 29/07/2026 | 14:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 15:00 | 29/07/2026 | 15:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
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Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 29/07/2026 15:00 | 29/07/2026 | 15:00 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
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Journey times: Red Jet 28 minutes, Vehicle Ferry 60 minutes, Freight Ferry 70 minutes. Freight-only sailings have restricted capacity and are available for freight vehicles only. These sailings are not available to book online. |
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Live Ferry Tracker
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