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Craving a change of scene? In less than an hour, you can be lounging on the Isle of Wight’s beaches, exploring its miles of coastline, or checking into a charming B&B for a much-anticipated escape. But in the meantime, welcome aboard! Choose from 35 conveniently-scheduled daily crossings, with easy online booking (and great rates that make it even easier to book). Grab a snack, catch up on work, or simply enjoy the fresh air from our sun deck. Your holiday starts with Red Funnel. 

Important Customer Notice – Red Jet Services (Saturday 29th August 2026) 

Following a review of our ongoing preventative works to our main running berth and crew allocation plans, we have made some temporary adjustments to our sailing schedule to ensure we continue to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient service for our customers.

As a result, the following sailings have been cancelled:

  • Departing Southampton : 07:15, 08:25, 09:35 & 16:10
  • Departing West Cowes: 07:50, 09:00,10:20 & 16:45 

The following sailings have now been reinstated:

  • Departing Southampton – 13:15 & 17:20 
  • Departing West Cowes – 13:50 & 17:55 

We appreciate that schedule changes can be inconvenient and apologise for any disruption caused. These changes have been made as part of revised crew allocation arrangements to maintain operational resilience and service reliability.

Customers affected by cancelled sailings are encouraged to review alternative available departures and amend their travel plans accordingly. We recommend checking our website regularly for the latest timetable updates and service information.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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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. 

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Our Ferry Routes

Our Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger ferries travel between Southampton Terminal 2 in Southampton and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight in less than 30 minutes.

The Vehicle Ferries connect Southampton Terminal 1 and East Cowes in just under 60 minutes.

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Hot and cold food, snacks and refreshments, a fully licensed bar, wheelchair-friendly access, and comfortable seating – our ferries are well-equipped with everything you need to enjoy your crossing. Explore the facilities on board our Vehicle Ferry and Hi-Speed vessels.

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Customer Reviews

1 2 3 4 5
Arrived late, got on later ferry no problem
Wed, Aug 19 2026
1 2 3 4 5
Great service, just too expensive for solo drivers who commute back and forth often
Sat, Aug 8 2026
1 2 3 4 5
A beautiful peaceful crossing to the Isle of Wight and delicious food on board
Fri, Aug 7 2026