Fares to the Isle of Wight
Vehicle Fares to the Isle of Wight
It's all about flexibility and choice with our Saver and Flexible fares which are now available with a Premium add-on. We operate a demand based, fluid pricing structure so we don't publish a tariff but our online booking system will show the cheapest available fares for each sailing.
- We recommend that you pre-book online at least the day before departure to get the best fares. Thanks to eTickets, you can book up to 2 hours before departure.
- The private vehicle fares shown in the booking system are online rates. A £5.00 admin charge applies to telephone or ticket office bookings.
- Car/MPV/4x4, minibuses, motorhomes, motorcycles/scooters and vans up to 8m can be booked online or via the Travel Centre (0844 844 9988)
- Frequent car & small van customers should check out our Travel Card rates for some great year round savings
- For freight and commercial vehicle bookings please call 0844 844 2666
- For coach and group fares and reservations please call 0844 844 2692
Foot Passenger Fares - Southampton to East Cowes (Isle of Wight)
| Fare Type | Adult (16-59) | Child (5-15) | Senior (60+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Fares | £8.10 | £4.05 | £5.10 |
| Day Returns | | ||
| Standard fare | £14.80 | £7.40 | £9.30 |
| Super Off Peak fare** (per person) | £8.30 | £4.20 | £8.30 |
| Off Peak fare* | £14.10 | £7.10 | £9.30 |
| Off PeakFamily fare† | £28.90 | ||
| Group fare‡ | £10.60 | £5.30 | £10.60 |
| Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet combi-foot passenger fare | £18.05 | £9.05 | £11.70 |
| Period Returns (valid 90 days) | |||
| Standard fare | £16.20 | £8.10 | £10.20 |
| Group fare‡ | £13.10 | £6.50 | £13.10 |
| Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet combi-foot passenger fare | £20.25 | £10.15 | £13.25 |
| Frequent Travellers | Click here |
Terms & Conditions 2012
- Infants (0-4 yrs) travel FREE and do not require a ticket, but must be in the care of a fare paying adult.
- Dogs travel FREE on the vehicle ferry service. For Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet fares, dogs are charged £3.65 for the Red Jet leg of the journey, no other discounts apply.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible fare paying adult. Escorted Child Offer: Applies to adults who are dropping-off or collecting a child. Purchase one adult day return or adult off-peak day return and receive one FREE single child ticket which can be used for the outward OR return leg of the journey. The adult must return on the next available sailing. If an adult is travelling with more than one child, additional child tickets are available at the normal single rate.
*Off-Peak fares: valid for outward departure from Southampton Monday to Friday from 1800 hrs and at anytime on weekends, return on any sailing. Not available for travel from Southampton on 21 & 22 June, 10 August - 18 August and 7 & 8 September 2012. Not available for travel from East Cowes on 25 June and 10 September 2012.
**Super Off Peak Day Return: Valid for both the Vehicle Ferry and Red Jet service, when two people travel together after 11.15 am. Valid seven days a week - Not available for travel on 21 & 22 June, 10 August - 18 August and 7 & 8 September 2012. Only one ticket will be issued and both passengers must travel together or the ticket will become invalid.
† Family Day Return: Party must contain 3 or 4 people. At least one person must be an adult/senior and one person must be a child/infant. Party must travel together in both directions. Family Fares are valid from 0900 hrs from Southampton Monday to Friday and anytime on weekends. Not available for travel from Southampton on 21 & 22 June and 7 & 8 September 2012. Not available for travel from East Cowes on 25 June and 10 September 2012.
‡ Group fares: Applies to groups of at least 4 adults or 4 children travelling together in both directions. Group Fares are valid from 0900 hrs from Southampton Monday to Friday and anytime on weekends. Not available for travel from Southampton on 21 & 22 June, 10 August - 18 August and 7 & 8 September 2012. Not available for travel from East Cowes on 25 June, 10 August - 18 August and 10 September 2012.
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