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
Please be advised that due to Saints playing at home against West Ham on the 25th August - kick off time of 19:45. There will be an additional round trip added to the timetable to facilitate the returning fans. See timings below.
Southampton to West Cowes - 23:45
West Cowes to Southampton - 00:20
Due to essential maintenance required to our East Cowes Linkspan, the following sailings have been withdrawn:
6, 13, 20 & 27 SEPTEMBER
Departing East Cowes – 01:30
9 & 26 SEPTEMBER
Departing Southampton – 23:59
4, 11, 18 & 25 OCTOBER
Departing East Cowes – 01:30
3, 10, 17 & 24 OCTOBER
Departing Southampton – 23:59
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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.
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
Live Ferry Tracker
Follow our ferries and Red Jets in real-time on the map below.
