Latest Press Releases

Shining a spotlight on the Isle of Wight’s Best: Red Funnel’s annual awards celebrate local excellence

Fri, Nov 8 2024

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A Wave of Support for Locals: Applications Open for Red Funnel’s Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative

Tue, Oct 8 2024

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Final Two Weeks to Complete the "Light the South" Art Trail

Thu, Aug 15 2024

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Red Funnel & Isle of Wight Foodbank announce ‘Can Drive for Cowes Week’ challenge and celebrate £14,000 in donations

Thu, Jul 25 2024

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Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies announce the first zero-emissions high-speed vessel between the South Coast and the Isle of Wight

Tue, Jul 2 2024

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Red Funnel provides update on Hi-Speed ferries

Thu, May 9 2024

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Red Funnel staff and customers raise £30,000 for Aspire

Wed, Apr 10 2024

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Public vote officially opens for Red Funnel’s 2024 Isle of Wight Awards

Mon, Apr 8 2024

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Isle of Wight Maritime Roadshow for Girls

Thu, Mar 7 2024

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Applications officially open for Red Funnel’s Isle of Wight Awards 2024

Thu, Feb 8 2024

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Red Funnel announces sponsorship of talented Island residents

Tue, Jan 23 2024

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Red Funnel colleagues and customers vote the Isle of Wight Foodbank as its Charity of the Year, 2024

Mon, Jan 15 2024

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Red Funnel mascot snaps an elfie with Father Christmas in East Cowes

Thu, Dec 14 2023

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Red Funnel Unveils 2024 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative for Isle of Wight Residents

Wed, Nov 15 2023

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Red Funnel’s annual Black Friday sale returns with huge 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel

Mon, Nov 13 2023

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Red Funnel honours UK Armed Forces with free foot passenger travel this Remembrance Weekend (11-12 Nov)

Mon, Nov 6 2023

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Red Funnel prepares to launch new website

Wed, Nov 1 2023

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Two weeks to go until winners revealed at the Red Funnel

Mon, Oct 30 2023

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Red Funnel launches renewed ESG strategy

Thu, Apr 27 2023

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Red Funnel teams up with Planet Aware for Island beach cleaning

Thu, Apr 27 2023

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Maritime project to encourage girls in STEM roles takes place at Red Funnel

Thu, Apr 27 2023

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Red Funnel announce new accessibility features for World Autism Day

Thu, Apr 6 2023

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The Maritime Skills Academy announces new 3-year training partnership with Red Funnel

Thu, Mar 16 2023

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East Cowes Town Council and Red Funnel open new community orchard for the Island community

Thu, Mar 16 2023

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Red Funnel rolls out red carpet for VIP (Very Im'paw'tant Pooches)

Tue, Mar 14 2023

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Meet the talented teams chosen for Red Funnel’s ‘Proud to Support’ initiative

Tue, Mar 14 2023

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Island residents connect with Red Funnel management at recent Customer Forum

Thu, Mar 9 2023

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Red Funnel celebrates raising £23,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Thu, Mar 2 2023

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Red Funnel to operate vehicle ferry service from alternative berth on specific dates in March

Thu, Feb 23 2023

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Red Funnel Announces this year's Island Ambassadors

Thu, Jan 26 2023

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Voting is open for Red Funnel's Charity of the Year

Thu, Dec 22 2022

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Red Funnel's annual Black Friday Sale returns with biggest offer of the year 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel

Thu, Nov 24 2022

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Winners of the 2022 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards revealed at special ceremony

Thu, Nov 17 2022

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Red Funnel to team up with Isle of Wight Radio for Christmas Toy Appeal

Thu, Nov 10 2022

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Red Funnel receives funding from the Department for Transport to support upgrades to accessibility services for passengers

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel celebrates raising over £43,000 for Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel completes Terminal 1 redevelopment

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Plan your Platinum Jubilee Weekend with Red Funnel’s royal guide to the Isle of Wight

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel host mini festival village in preperation for Isle of Wight Festival

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Young Lives vs Cancer, Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022, hosts an open day at Jean’s House

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel announces essential maintenance to East Cowes mooring with minimal impact to services on 3 & 4 September

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel host Tour of Britain Fanzone at Northwood House

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel senior leaders connect with Island residents in reinstated Customer Forum

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel to begin vehicle ferry service winter timetable four days early

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Last call for Red Funnel charity of the year, 2023 applications

Thu, Nov 3 2022

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Red Funnel continues planting trees around the Island in celebration of their 160th birthday

Tue, Jun 7 2022

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Red Funnel awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction Award

Tue, Jun 7 2022

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Red Funnel announces extension of winter timetable in support of essential maintenance

Wed, Apr 27 2022

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Red Funnel celebrates superfans’ 10th Birthday on Red Eagle

Tue, Apr 26 2022

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SPOTTED: Gruffalo on board! Storybook illustrator surprises Red Funnel passengers with an impromptu book signing to celebrate Isle of Wight Story Festival

Thu, Mar 3 2022

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Young Lives vs Cancer chosen by public as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022

Tue, Feb 1 2022

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Red Funnel Celebrates 160 Years of serving the Isle of Wight

Wed, Sep 15 2021

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Red Funnel returns to a more hourly service timetable with all three vehicle ferries in operation

Mon, May 17 2021

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Red Funnel extends evening Red Jet service from Monday 17 May

Mon, May 17 2021

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Crossings to Southampton increase upon first day of expanded RedJet timetable and relaunch of Quayconnect

Wed, Apr 21 2021

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Red Funnel announces more Red Jet sailings and return of the Quayconnect bus service starting 12 April

Thu, Apr 1 2021

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Red Funnel annual Black Friday sale returns with 1/3 off ferry travel until 31 Oct 2021

Wed, Dec 2 2020

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Red Funnel celebrates best of Island businesses with the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’ 2020

Wed, Nov 25 2020

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Red Funnel to maintain Red Jet 7 days a week, with revised timetable.

Wed, Nov 11 2020

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Red Funnel Tuesday to Thursday vehicle ferry timetable changes from 29 September

Thu, Sep 24 2020

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Red Funnel confirms no change to operations following new rules on 14 September

Mon, Sep 14 2020

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Red Funnel to double daily Red Jet crossings from Saturday and increase vehicle ferry sailings from 1 August

Tue, Jul 21 2020

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Red Funnel receives COVID-19 Statement of Compliance from DNV GL

Thu, Jul 16 2020

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Red Funnel commemorates the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk and reflects on its role in the evacuation

Wed, Jul 15 2020

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Red Funnel encourages passengers to assess their travel needs and plan ahead before using ferry services

Wed, Jul 15 2020

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Red Funnel obtains “We’re Good to Go” COVID-19 industry standard mark

Wed, Jul 15 2020

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Red Funnel optimises Red Jet sailings for key workers

Wed, Apr 1 2020

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Red Funnel celebrates Red Kestrel’s first anniversary

Wed, Apr 1 2020

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Red Funnel urges public to heed latest government advice on travel and keep to essential travel only on ferries

Wed, Apr 1 2020

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Island ferry operators are aligned to support customers

Fri, Mar 27 2020

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Red Funnel revises timetable to protect lifeline support to the Isle of Wight

Mon, Mar 23 2020

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MCA grants temporary ability for Red Funnel passengers to remain in vehicles on select crossings

Wed, Mar 18 2020

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Red Funnel celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Women in Maritime’ pledge and executive board equality

Mon, Mar 9 2020

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Red Funnel welcomes Sainsbury’s aboard & unveils expanded menu and retail plans

Thu, Feb 27 2020

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February Fun on the Isle of Wight

Thu, Feb 13 2020

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Red Funnel Appoints New Operations Director

Thu, Feb 13 2020

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Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats chosen as Red Funnel's Charity of the Year 2020

Thu, Jan 30 2020

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Red Funnel to offer big discounts on advance ferry bookings as 2020 Isle of Wight Festival line-up is announced

Wed, Dec 4 2019

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Red Funnel's Black Friday sale event to launch this Friday 22nd November

Wed, Nov 27 2019

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Red Funnel CEO officially awarded Merchant Navy Medal

Fri, Nov 8 2019

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Public Vote opens for Red Funnel Isle of wight Awards

Fri, Nov 8 2019

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Last chance for nominations for the 'Red Funnel Isle of wight Awards'

Fri, Oct 25 2019

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Red Funnel supports Anti-Bullying Awards

Fri, Oct 25 2019

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Nominations open for Red Funnel's Charity of the Year 2020

Mon, Oct 21 2019

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Light meets dark this October on the Isle of Wight

Thu, Oct 17 2019

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Red Funnel supports Mountbatten’s ‘Go Yellow’ Day

Tue, Oct 1 2019

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Red Funnel wins prestigious Maritime 2050 Award

Fri, Sep 20 2019

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Nominations open for the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’

Tue, Sep 10 2019

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Red Funnel nominated for Green Initiative Award in the 2019 IW Chamber Business Awards for Excellence

Mon, Sep 9 2019

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Red Funnel CEO honoured with Merchant Navy Medal

Tue, Sep 3 2019

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Lesley Garrett warms-up her vocal cords onboard Red Funnel ferry on route to perform at Wight Proms

Mon, Sep 2 2019

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Prestigious award nomination for Red Funnel Ferries

Thu, Aug 22 2019

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Red Funnel assists in rescue operation in the Solent

Tue, Aug 20 2019

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Red Funnel Ferries declares its support for Southampton Pride

Tue, Aug 20 2019

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50 years of High Speed

Wed, Aug 14 2019

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Red Funnel underlines commitment to diversity at first ever Maritime UK Awards

Thu, Aug 8 2019

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Red Funnel’s popular fireworks party cruises back for 2019

Tue, Jul 30 2019

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Red Jet 7 marks one-year of service

Wed, Jul 17 2019

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Red Funnel awarded sought after sustainable transport award

Sun, Jul 14 2019

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Red Funnel Ferries changes its logo in support for Solent Pride events

Fri, Jul 5 2019

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Red Funnel to light the skies with unmissable Cowes Week firework display

Fri, Jun 28 2019

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‘Madness’ onboard Red Funnel Ferry

Tue, Jun 18 2019

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Red Funnel’s ‘Red Goes Green’ environment strategy update

Tue, Jun 4 2019

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Discover the Isle of Wight this May bank holiday and half term with Red Funnel

Fri, May 24 2019

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Red Kestrel enters service with first freight cargo

Fri, May 24 2019

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Red Funnel’s new freight ferry has arrived in Southampton

Thu, Apr 18 2019

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Red Funnel’s Red Jet 3 sold to Croatian ferry company

Wed, Mar 27 2019

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Red Funnel officially opens Well Road Car Park in East Cowes

Fri, Feb 22 2019

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Leading Isle of Wight ferry provider launches freight ship, Red Kestrel

Mon, Feb 18 2019

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