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Hi-Speed Ferries

Southampton <> Isle of Wight in under 30 mins

Speed across the Solent

Our Red Jet Hi-Speed service is the fastest way for foot passengers to cross the Solent from Southampton to the Isle of Wight.

This fast catamaran is ideal for business and leisure trips to Cowes and the Isle of Wight, with crossing times from just 28 minutes. Regular departures sail from our West Cowes, Isle of Wight and T2, Southampton terminals throughout the day.

Red Jet Fares & Tickets

Most ticket types for Red Jet can now be purchased in advance online. They can also be bought from our ticket office and ticket machines in both terminals, where you can also pickup our off-peak, super off-peak and group rate tickets. You can also download our new app to book foot passenger tickets.

Red Jet Timetable

The Red Jet hi-speed service operates regular sailings throughout the day between Southampton and West Cowes, with more frequent sailings during commuter times, and on Saturdays.

You can download timetables or search for sailings on any given time and date on our timetable page.

Red Jet Service Status

Our Red Jet service usually departs every 35 minutes during busy periods (Monday – Saturday) and every 1 hour and 10 minutes during quieter week day periods and Sundays.

For the most up to date travel information and departure information go to our service status page.

West Cowes Terminal

Fountain Yard
West Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7AR

Southampton T2 Terminal

Terminal 2
Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ

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Customer Reviews

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Great Service.
Occasional problems always very efficiently worked around with minimum delay. It is a ferry service, not a road, so always a chance of a problem!
Fri, Jan 16 2026
1 2 3 4 5
Lovely trip across to the Island with red funnel. Reasonable prices clean and comfortable. Friendly staff
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Thu, Jan 15 2026
1 2 3 4 5
Embarked on time and quickly. Good sailing time
Wed, Jan 14 2026