Red Jet Alternative Service
From 19-22 March, Red Jet 6 will resume a one boat service for Hi-Speed crossings (details below) with additional sailings on this route operated by Blue Funnel Ferries.
For any customers who would prefer to switch to the Vehicle Ferry, we will have a water taxi available between 06:00-09:00 and 15:00-18:00 to transport them between West Cowes and East Cowes. Valid Red Funnel tickets will also be accepted for free travel on Cowes Floating Bridge for customers walking to / from West to East Cowes.
19-22 March - Red Jet Hi-Speed sailings (crossing time 28 mins):
Dept Southampton: 0530 / 0640 / 0750 / 0900 / 1020 / 1130 / 1240 / 1350 / 1500 / 1610 / 1720 / 1830 / 1940 / 2105 / 2230
Dept West Cowes: 0605 / 0715 / 0825 / 0935 / 1055 / 1205 / 1315 / 1425 / 1535 / 1645 / 1755 / 1905 / 2015 / 2140 / 2305
19-22 March - Blue Funnel sailings (crossing time 50 mins):
Dept Southampton: 0730 / 0950 / 1650
Dept West Cowes: 0630 / 0850 / 1550
Blue Funnel Sailing FAQs
- The passenger capacity for this revised service is limited to a maximum of 150
- The crossing will be approximately 50 minutes
- All valid Red Jet tickets will be accepted
- Red Jet Foot Passenger prices will apply
- Dogs are accepted on this service
- There will be capacity for up to 10 bikes
Accessibility Information:
There is a small lip on the ramp which customers use to board this vessel. Manual wheelchairs and bikes should be able to access this without any issues, however electric wheelchair users may need some assistance. Please speak to a member of our team if you require any assistance.
Quayconnect Bus - 19 March onwards
The Quayconnect service will be running to normal timetable