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discover the isle of wight

From £35.95 per person, for up to 4-nights with a car

Inspiring Isle of Wight Adventures Since 1861

For 164 years, Red Funnel has been connecting passengers between the Isle of Wight and Southampton. And while a lot has changed – our paddle steamers have been replaced with state-of-the-art vessels, our onboard facilities are a whole lot better than they were in 1861 – you’ll be greeted with the same warm welcome, standout customer service, and an adventurous spirit when you arrive on board.

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

Service Update: Red Jet Operations Resuming

Following the earlier suspension of services, we are pleased to advise customers that Red Jet services will now be operating on the following sailings:

Departing Southampton

  • 18:30
  • 19:40
  • 21:05
  • 22:30

Departing West Cowes

  • 18:30
  • 19:05
  • 20:15
  • 21:40
  • 23:05

We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding during the disruption. Please continue to check our website and service updates for the latest travel information.

 

 

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Why Book?

  • We're the original Isle of Wight Ferry! Red Funnel has over 164 years of experience sailing the Southampton to Isle of Wight
  • Award-winning customer service 
  • Refundable Flexi Fares with free amendments 
  • Saver Fares from just £32.25 each way 
  • More than 35 crossings each day and easy online bookings 
  • Foot passengers can enjoy a crossing time from just 30 minutes 
  • Vehicle ferry crossing times from just 60 minutes

Welcome to the Isle of Wight

Fit more in on the Isle of Wight, with over 25 beaches, 50 attractions, and 100s of miles of trails to explore. Recently crowned a UNESCO Biosphere, the Island offers stunning landscapes and coastline, and loads of things to see and do, all within less than an hour’s drive.

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