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
There are a whole host of exciting concerts and events coming up in Southampton over the next few months, and we’ve made a few updates to our timetable to accommodate fans and event goers making their way home.
Check sailing availability and book here
Additional Red Jet Sailings:
Sunday 24 May - (Saturday night)
Chartered by Corries Cabin
Departing Southampton: 00:10
Departing West Cowes: 00:45
Friday 29 May – Take That at St Marys
Departing Southampton: 23:00 | 23:45 | 00:10 (30 May)
Departing West Cowes: 23:45 | 00:20 | 00:45 (30 May)
Saturday 30 May - Take That at St Marys
Departing Southampton: 23:00 | 23:45 | 00:10 (31 May)
Departing West Cowes: 23:45 | 00:20 | 00:45 (31 May)
Sunday 7 June – Lets Rock at St Marys (Saturday night)
Departing Southampton: 00:10
Departing West Cowes: 00:45
Monday 8 June – McFly Live at St Marys (Sunday night)
Departing Southampton: 00:10
Departing West Cowes: 00:45
Please note: Red Jet sailings operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional Vehicle Ferry Sailings
Friday 29 May – Take That at St Marys
Departing Southampton: 23:00
Departing East Cowes: 00:30 (30 May)
Saturday 30 May - Take That at St Marys
Departing Southampton: 23:00
Departing East Cowes: 00:30 (31 May)
Due to an emergency road closure by SSE and Island Roads, there is currently no access for vehicles to Fountain Yard. This means taxis and drop offs are not able to access our West Cowes Red Jet Terminal, or the adjacent parking.
This closure is expected to stay in place until 21 May. Passengers are therefore advised to plan alternative onward travel arrangements where necessary. If you require any assistance, please speak to a member of our team.
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
Live Ferry Tracker
Follow our ferries and Red Jets in real-time on the map below.