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Military Discount - From Mainland

The below offers are available to members of the Defence Discount Service and anyone with a valid MOD ID card (MOD90).

Please enter your preferred travel dates & times below. Your 15% discount saving will be shown at the basket stage.

Vehicle travel

15% off private vehicle returns/singles from Southampton to East Cowes for all trip durations. Valid for up to 7 people travelling in a car, minibus, or private towed vehicle. Also available for small vans up to 5.5m in length / 2m in height and motorcycles.

  • If you prefer to book by phone, call us on 023 8001 9192  during opening hours.

Note: you must present your valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card when checking in to travel.

Foot passenger travel:

15% off standard foot passenger rates when travelling from Southampton to West Cowes (Hi-Speed Red Jet service) or Southampton to East Cowes (vehicle ferry service). Offer available in person from Red Funnel ticket offices (Southampton terminals) when you present your valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card on day of travel. Discount not available on super off peak or group/family tickets or in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. Also valid for spouse/civil partner and up to 4 dependents when travelling with DDS / MOD ID card holder.

Food and Drink:

10% discount off off food and drink purchases made from any on-board/terminal Steam or ReFuel outlet. Available when you present your valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card at the time of purchase. Not available in conjunction with any special offers or other discounts.

Vehicle offer T&Cs:

15% off private vehicle returns/singles from Southampton to East Cowes for all trip durations. Valid for up to 7 people travelling in a car, minibus, or private towed vehicle. Also available for small vans up to 5.5m in length / 2m in height and motorcycles. Available to book online (see booking form below) or via phone by quoting MIL15 (023 8001 9192. A £5 handling fee applies to telephone bookings). A valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card must be shown when checking in for travel (full standard fares will be applied if card not presented). Available for new private vehicle bookings and subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Red Funnel reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Standard terms and conditions of carriage apply.

Foot passenger offer T&Cs:

15% off standard foot passenger rates when travelling from Southampton to West Cowes (Hi-Speed Red Jet service) or Southampton to East Cowes (vehicle ferry service). Offer available in person from Red Funnel ticket offices (Southampton terminals) when you present your valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card on day of travel. Discount not available on super off peak or group/family tickets or in conjunction with any other offers or discounts, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Also valid for spouse/civil partner and up to 4 dependents (children under the age of 18, or 24 if in full time education) when travelling with DDS / MOD ID card holder. Offer not bookable in advance and travel on a specific sailing is not guaranteed in advance. New ticket purchases only. Cannot be used for Season Ticket or Saver Ticket purchases. Red Funnel reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Standard terms and conditions of carriage apply.

Food and Drink discount T&Cs:

10% discount off food and drink purchases made from any on-board/terminal Steam or ReFuel outlet. Available when you present your valid Defence Discount Service card or MOD ID card at the time of purchase. Not available in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts. All food and drink products are subject to availability and offer can be withdrawn at any time.