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
For passengers travelling via the Red Jet during Cowes Week, please note there will be temporary road closures in place between 6pm and 1am affecting vehicle access to Fountain Yard.
During this time, please drop off/collect from the Terminus Road/Carvel Lane junction or at the Carvel Lane taxi rank.
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.
We currently have a lift out of action on Red Osprey and Red Falcon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 13:50 | 10/08/2025 | 13:50 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
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Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 14:00 | 10/08/2025 | 14:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 15:00 | 10/08/2025 | 15:00 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 15:00 | 10/08/2025 | 15:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 16:00 | 10/08/2025 | 16:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 16:10 | 10/08/2025 | 16:10 |
|
Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 17:00 | 10/08/2025 | 17:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 17:20 | 10/08/2025 | 17:20 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 18:00 | 10/08/2025 | 18:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 18:30 | 10/08/2025 | 18:30 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
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Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 19:00 | 10/08/2025 | 19:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 19:40 | 10/08/2025 | 19:40 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
|
Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 20:15 | 10/08/2025 | 20:15 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East Cowes | |
| 10/08/2025 21:05 | 10/08/2025 | 21:05 |
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Southampton T2
West Cowes
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Southampton T2 | West Cowes |
| 10/08/2025 22:00 | 10/08/2025 | 22:00 |
Southampton T1
East Cowes
|
Southampton T1 | East 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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