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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
Sailing was on time. Used the Signature Lounge for the first time. Really good service and very comfortable, very pleasant staff
Tue, Dec 9 2025
1 2 3 4 5
We used the Signature Lounge - excellent but the price for the two of us pensioners was a struggle.
Check in staff on return neither helpful or friendly.
Tue, Dec 9 2025
1 2 3 4 5
The whole experience was hassle free. The ferry sailed on time and arrived on time - a very slick operation.

I needed to change my booking and this was done over the…
Tue, Dec 9 2025