Red Jet Service
Hi-speed Passenger Ferry
Red Jet Hi-Speed Passenger Service
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.
TRAVEL UPDATES
RED JET SERVICE - TUESDAY 24 MAY
Due to the availability of key operational staff we've had to cancel a number of Red Jet sailings on Tuesday 24 May:
From Southampton: 17:55, 19:40, 20:50, 22:00, 23:10
From West Cowes: 18:30, 20:15, 21:25, 22:35, 23:45
- Please note: the final Red Jet sailing of the day from Southampton will depart at 18:30
- The final Red Jet sailing of the day from West Cowes will depart at 19:05
- Our Vehicle Ferry is available as an alternative for travel after these times - Cowes Water Taxi will be in operation between West Cowes and East Cowes terminals for any passengers requiring transport
TRAVEL UPDATES
BIKE RACKS ON RED JETS
We're happy to confirm we are now able to carry non-foldable bikes on all three of our Red Jet vessels. The capacity on Red Jet 4 is limited to 5 non-foldable bikes per crossing - please be aware these spaces are first come first serve.
To see which Red Jet's are in operation, please check the vessel map on our service status page.
Quayconnect Bus Service
For customers wishing to travel to West Quay Shopping Centre or onto Southampton Central Train Station, there is a shuttle bus that operates from the ferry terminals on Town Quay.
This service departs regularly from outside the Red Jet and ferry terminals, and is FREE for Red Funnel customers, passengers with through rail or National Express coach tickets to/from East Cowes or West Cowes and holders of Senior Citizen bus passes.
Meet the Fleet
We have 3 Red Jet fast catamarans deployed in the UK on our cross-Solent ferry route between Southampton & West Cowes. They are all powered by high-speed MTU diesel engines with waterjet propulsion. The vessels speed, manouverability, stopping power and low wash characteristics are all key design attributes for the route.
Want to know more? Click below to get detailed info for each of our vessels, find out about our routes, or see where they are on our vessel map.
