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Family on the ferry

Onboard Experience

Less “Are we there yet?” More “Are we there already?”

Comfortable, convenient crossings

Our goal is simple: we strive to offer our guests an unrivalled travel experience. This means award-winning customer service, tasty food and drink (locally sourced, where possible), money-saving fares, and superb onboard facilities like our premium Signature Lounge. Catch up on work, connect with friends, or just soak up the sun – however you spend your time on board, you’ll always receive a warm Red Funnel welcome. 

Interior seating area

Signature Lounge

Discover the best way to cross the Solent – in style. 

Our Signature Lounge offers an exclusive, tranquil setting to relax in, with a selection of complimentary snacks & drinks, enhanced Wi-Fi, and panoramic views. 

Food & Beverage

One of the best parts of travelling with us is getting to choose from a wide selection of food and drink to fuel your journey. We serve an extensive range of tasty hot food, plus an assortment of sandwiches, snacks, coffee, tea, beer, and wine. 

Southampton Terminal 1 Shop
Kid playing with Ted Funnel

Shopping

Grab a snack, treat yourself to something sweet, browse for gifts and souvenirs – our on-board stores and shop at Southampton Terminal 1 are stocked with last-minute travel needs, gift ideas and tasty finds. 

Red Jet 7 at sea
Red Eagle

Our Fleet

Red Funnel has three vehicle ferries, which carry cars, plus a variety of other vehicles, as well as three Red Jet Hi-Speed catamarans for foot passengers, and a dedicated freight ferry. All our vessels are designed to transport you in comfort and style.

Customer Reviews

1 2 3 4 5
Easy to book, everything running to schedule. No issues at all with the experience and it was a great, smooth start to our Isle of Wight holiday. Also competitively priced,…
Tue, Sep 16 2025
1 2 3 4 5
Staff try very hard to do there best with what they’ve got
Tue, Sep 16 2025
1 2 3 4 5
I use Red Funnel occasionally and have done for many years, having family on the island. They are my preferred Solent crossing provider and have always been very happy with them…
Tue, Sep 16 2025