Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival
Sail over to the Biosphere Festival for less with our great travel offers:
- £13.50 foot passenger day return
- £6.70 child foot passenger day return
- £22 foot passenger period return
- 15% off vehicle ferry travel
T&Cs apply, see below for details.
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival
A weekend for local communities to celebrate the Isle of Wight's UNESCO Biosphere status together, with events for everyone, all over the Island!
The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival returns in 2025 even bigger and better. Nine days of free or low cost events all over the Island with a huge variety of ways to engage with our incredible local nature as recognised by UNESCO.
There is something for everyone: wildlife, landscape, art, walks, talks, storytelling, film, music, craft, history, dance, gardening, fashion, science and more. It will be a thought-provoking, moving, inspirational celebration of what makes our Island great, showcasing over 50 local organisations each running their own events.
Whether you're an Islander or a visitor, take this opportunity to find hidden gems, unearth expert local knowledge and enjoy our beautiful and vibrant island nature.
For the final programme, booking and up to date information see the Biosphere Festival website.
Getting There
From Southampton: Set sail to East Cowes with your car and up to 7 passengers, or hop on our hi-speed Red Jet service as a foot passenger and arrive in West Cowes in under 30 minutes.
By bus: Onward Southern Vectis bus connections are available from both our Island terminals - get to where you need to be by planning your journey here.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a return vehicle ferry crossing between 28 June & 6 July 2025, 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. Travel must start in Southampton. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply. Offer available online only.
Foot Passenger Travel: Valid between 28 June & 6 July 2025 on any sailings between East/West Cowes and Southampton. Offer valid all day and travel must start in Southampton. 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 Red Jet tickets. Offer available online only.
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