COWES WEEK
Save on your Cowes Week ferry travel...
15% off Vehicle Ferry travel valid between 1-7 August
£14.00 Foot Passenger Day-Return valid between 1-7 August
£7.00 Kids Red Jet Day-Return valid between 1-7 August
£23.00 Foot Passenger Period Return valid between 1-7 August
£11.50 Kids Red Jet Day-Return valid between 1-7 August
T&C's apply, see below.
What's On
Attracting competitors from all over the world, Cowes Week is a rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast and a real celebration of the sport. For those not taking part on the water, dedicated event areas and the local town offer a plethora of bars, great places to eat, and live entertainment and music during the week.
Every day at Cowes Week offers something different and the Regatta Village on the Parade is one the best places to sit and soak up the atmosphere, just 80m from the start and finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron with the famous Cowes Week cannons starting up at 10.30am each morning to get the racing underway.
A short walk along the Green in Cowes provides great viewing and if the wind and tides allow, the boats can get really close to the shore where the crew keep a sharp eye out for the rocks below! Check out the Spectator Guide for the best places ashore to watch the racing. For those wanting to get closer to the racing action, a spectator boat heads out three times a day and bookings can be made via the website.
See the Cowes Week website or download the Cowes Week app for the latest updates.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a period vehicle ferry crossing between 1-7 August 2026, or a day return crossing for dates between 1-7 August 2026, with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply †A £5 handling charge applies to telephone bookings. Offer available online only.
Red Jet: Valid for a day-return trip taken for any date between 1-7 August 2026 or a period return between 1-7 August 2026, on any sailing between Southampton and West Cowes. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with these tickets. Offer available online only.
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