Latest Press Releases Please see our latest news releases below: Year Sort by Date Order AscendingDescending Shining a spotlight on the Isle of Wight’s Best: Red Funnel’s annual awards celebrate local excellence Fri, Nov 8 2024 Learn More A Wave of Support for Locals: Applications Open for Red Funnel’s Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative Tue, Oct 8 2024 Learn More Final Two Weeks to Complete the "Light the South" Art Trail Thu, Aug 15 2024 Learn More Red Funnel & Isle of Wight Foodbank announce ‘Can Drive for Cowes Week’ challenge and celebrate £14,000 in donations Thu, Jul 25 2024 Learn More 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 Learn More Red Funnel provides update on Hi-Speed ferries Thu, May 9 2024 Learn More Red Funnel staff and customers raise £30,000 for Aspire Wed, Apr 10 2024 Learn More Public vote officially opens for Red Funnel’s 2024 Isle of Wight Awards Mon, Apr 8 2024 Learn More Isle of Wight Maritime Roadshow for Girls Thu, Mar 7 2024 Learn More Applications officially open for Red Funnel’s Isle of Wight Awards 2024 Thu, Feb 8 2024 Learn More Red Funnel announces sponsorship of talented Island residents Tue, Jan 23 2024 Learn More Red Funnel colleagues and customers vote the Isle of Wight Foodbank as its Charity of the Year, 2024 Mon, Jan 15 2024 Learn More Red Funnel mascot snaps an elfie with Father Christmas in East Cowes Thu, Dec 14 2023 Learn More Red Funnel Unveils 2024 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative for Isle of Wight Residents Wed, Nov 15 2023 Learn More Red Funnel’s annual Black Friday sale returns with huge 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel Mon, Nov 13 2023 Learn More Red Funnel honours UK Armed Forces with free foot passenger travel this Remembrance Weekend (11-12 Nov) Mon, Nov 6 2023 Learn More Red Funnel prepares to launch new website Wed, Nov 1 2023 Learn More Two weeks to go until winners revealed at the Red Funnel Mon, Oct 30 2023 Learn More Red Funnel launches renewed ESG strategy Thu, Apr 27 2023 Learn More Red Funnel teams up with Planet Aware for Island beach cleaning Thu, Apr 27 2023 Learn More Maritime project to encourage girls in STEM roles takes place at Red Funnel Thu, Apr 27 2023 Learn More Red Funnel announce new accessibility features for World Autism Day Thu, Apr 6 2023 Learn More The Maritime Skills Academy announces new 3-year training partnership with Red Funnel Thu, Mar 16 2023 Learn More East Cowes Town Council and Red Funnel open new community orchard for the Island community Thu, Mar 16 2023 Learn More Red Funnel rolls out red carpet for VIP (Very Im'paw'tant Pooches) Tue, Mar 14 2023 Learn More Meet the talented teams chosen for Red Funnel’s ‘Proud to Support’ initiative Tue, Mar 14 2023 Learn More Island residents connect with Red Funnel management at recent Customer Forum Thu, Mar 9 2023 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates raising £23,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer Thu, Mar 2 2023 Learn More Red Funnel to operate vehicle ferry service from alternative berth on specific dates in March Thu, Feb 23 2023 Learn More Red Funnel Announces this year's Island Ambassadors Thu, Jan 26 2023 Learn More Voting is open for Red Funnel's Charity of the Year Thu, Dec 22 2022 Learn More Red Funnel's annual Black Friday Sale returns with biggest offer of the year 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel Thu, Nov 24 2022 Learn More Winners of the 2022 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards revealed at special ceremony Thu, Nov 17 2022 Learn More Red Funnel to team up with Isle of Wight Radio for Christmas Toy Appeal Thu, Nov 10 2022 Learn More Red Funnel receives funding from the Department for Transport to support upgrades to accessibility services for passengers Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates raising over £43,000 for Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel completes Terminal 1 redevelopment Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Plan your Platinum Jubilee Weekend with Red Funnel’s royal guide to the Isle of Wight Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel host mini festival village in preperation for Isle of Wight Festival Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Young Lives vs Cancer, Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022, hosts an open day at Jean’s House Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel announces essential maintenance to East Cowes mooring with minimal impact to services on 3 & 4 September Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel host Tour of Britain Fanzone at Northwood House Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel senior leaders connect with Island residents in reinstated Customer Forum Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel to begin vehicle ferry service winter timetable four days early Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Last call for Red Funnel charity of the year, 2023 applications Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More Red Funnel continues planting trees around the Island in celebration of their 160th birthday Tue, Jun 7 2022 Learn More Red Funnel awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction Award Tue, Jun 7 2022 Learn More Red Funnel announces extension of winter timetable in support of essential maintenance Wed, Apr 27 2022 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates superfans’ 10th Birthday on Red Eagle Tue, Apr 26 2022 Learn More 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 Learn More Young Lives vs Cancer chosen by public as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022 Tue, Feb 1 2022 Learn More Red Funnel Celebrates 160 Years of serving the Isle of Wight Wed, Sep 15 2021 Learn More Red Funnel returns to a more hourly service timetable with all three vehicle ferries in operation Mon, May 17 2021 Learn More Red Funnel extends evening Red Jet service from Monday 17 May Mon, May 17 2021 Learn More Crossings to Southampton increase upon first day of expanded RedJet timetable and relaunch of Quayconnect Wed, Apr 21 2021 Learn More Red Funnel announces more Red Jet sailings and return of the Quayconnect bus service starting 12 April Thu, Apr 1 2021 Learn More Red Funnel annual Black Friday sale returns with 1/3 off ferry travel until 31 Oct 2021 Wed, Dec 2 2020 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates best of Island businesses with the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’ 2020 Wed, Nov 25 2020 Learn More Red Funnel to maintain Red Jet 7 days a week, with revised timetable. Wed, Nov 11 2020 Learn More Red Funnel Tuesday to Thursday vehicle ferry timetable changes from 29 September Thu, Sep 24 2020 Learn More Red Funnel confirms no change to operations following new rules on 14 September Mon, Sep 14 2020 Learn More Red Funnel to double daily Red Jet crossings from Saturday and increase vehicle ferry sailings from 1 August Tue, Jul 21 2020 Learn More Red Funnel receives COVID-19 Statement of Compliance from DNV GL Thu, Jul 16 2020 Learn More Red Funnel commemorates the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk and reflects on its role in the evacuation Wed, Jul 15 2020 Learn More Red Funnel encourages passengers to assess their travel needs and plan ahead before using ferry services Wed, Jul 15 2020 Learn More Red Funnel obtains “We’re Good to Go” COVID-19 industry standard mark Wed, Jul 15 2020 Learn More Red Funnel optimises Red Jet sailings for key workers Wed, Apr 1 2020 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates Red Kestrel’s first anniversary Wed, Apr 1 2020 Learn More Red Funnel urges public to heed latest government advice on travel and keep to essential travel only on ferries Wed, Apr 1 2020 Learn More Island ferry operators are aligned to support customers Fri, Mar 27 2020 Learn More Red Funnel revises timetable to protect lifeline support to the Isle of Wight Mon, Mar 23 2020 Learn More MCA grants temporary ability for Red Funnel passengers to remain in vehicles on select crossings Wed, Mar 18 2020 Learn More Red Funnel celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Women in Maritime’ pledge and executive board equality Mon, Mar 9 2020 Learn More Red Funnel welcomes Sainsbury’s aboard & unveils expanded menu and retail plans Thu, Feb 27 2020 Learn More February Fun on the Isle of Wight Thu, Feb 13 2020 Learn More Red Funnel Appoints New Operations Director Thu, Feb 13 2020 Learn More Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats chosen as Red Funnel's Charity of the Year 2020 Thu, Jan 30 2020 Learn More Red Funnel to offer big discounts on advance ferry bookings as 2020 Isle of Wight Festival line-up is announced Wed, Dec 4 2019 Learn More Red Funnel's Black Friday sale event to launch this Friday 22nd November Wed, Nov 27 2019 Learn More Red Funnel CEO officially awarded Merchant Navy Medal Fri, Nov 8 2019 Learn More Public Vote opens for Red Funnel Isle of wight Awards Fri, Nov 8 2019 Learn More Last chance for nominations for the 'Red Funnel Isle of wight Awards' Fri, Oct 25 2019 Learn More Red Funnel supports Anti-Bullying Awards Fri, Oct 25 2019 Learn More Nominations open for Red Funnel's Charity of the Year 2020 Mon, Oct 21 2019 Learn More Light meets dark this October on the Isle of Wight Thu, Oct 17 2019 Learn More Red Funnel supports Mountbatten’s ‘Go Yellow’ Day Tue, Oct 1 2019 Learn More Red Funnel wins prestigious Maritime 2050 Award Fri, Sep 20 2019 Learn More Nominations open for the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’ Tue, Sep 10 2019 Learn More Red Funnel nominated for Green Initiative Award in the 2019 IW Chamber Business Awards for Excellence Mon, Sep 9 2019 Learn More Red Funnel CEO honoured with Merchant Navy Medal Tue, Sep 3 2019 Learn More Lesley Garrett warms-up her vocal cords onboard Red Funnel ferry on route to perform at Wight Proms Mon, Sep 2 2019 Learn More Prestigious award nomination for Red Funnel Ferries Thu, Aug 22 2019 Learn More Red Funnel assists in rescue operation in the Solent Tue, Aug 20 2019 Learn More Red Funnel Ferries declares its support for Southampton Pride Tue, Aug 20 2019 Learn More 50 years of High Speed Wed, Aug 14 2019 Learn More Red Funnel underlines commitment to diversity at first ever Maritime UK Awards Thu, Aug 8 2019 Learn More Red Funnel’s popular fireworks party cruises back for 2019 Tue, Jul 30 2019 Learn More Red Jet 7 marks one-year of service Wed, Jul 17 2019 Learn More Red Funnel awarded sought after sustainable transport award Sun, Jul 14 2019 Learn More Red Funnel Ferries changes its logo in support for Solent Pride events Fri, Jul 5 2019 Learn More Red Funnel to light the skies with unmissable Cowes Week firework display Fri, Jun 28 2019 Learn More ‘Madness’ onboard Red Funnel Ferry Tue, Jun 18 2019 Learn More Red Funnel’s ‘Red Goes Green’ environment strategy update Tue, Jun 4 2019 Learn More Discover the Isle of Wight this May bank holiday and half term with Red Funnel Fri, May 24 2019 Learn More Red Kestrel enters service with first freight cargo Fri, May 24 2019 Learn More Red Funnel’s new freight ferry has arrived in Southampton Thu, Apr 18 2019 Learn More Red Funnel’s Red Jet 3 sold to Croatian ferry company Wed, Mar 27 2019 Learn More Red Funnel officially opens Well Road Car Park in East Cowes Fri, Feb 22 2019 Learn More Leading Isle of Wight ferry provider launches freight ship, Red Kestrel Mon, Feb 18 2019 Learn More
Shining a spotlight on the Isle of Wight’s Best: Red Funnel’s annual awards celebrate local excellence Fri, Nov 8 2024 Learn More
A Wave of Support for Locals: Applications Open for Red Funnel’s Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative Tue, Oct 8 2024 Learn More
Red Funnel & Isle of Wight Foodbank announce ‘Can Drive for Cowes Week’ challenge and celebrate £14,000 in donations Thu, Jul 25 2024 Learn More
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 Learn More
Red Funnel colleagues and customers vote the Isle of Wight Foodbank as its Charity of the Year, 2024 Mon, Jan 15 2024 Learn More
Red Funnel Unveils 2024 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative for Isle of Wight Residents Wed, Nov 15 2023 Learn More
Red Funnel’s annual Black Friday sale returns with huge 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel Mon, Nov 13 2023 Learn More
Red Funnel honours UK Armed Forces with free foot passenger travel this Remembrance Weekend (11-12 Nov) Mon, Nov 6 2023 Learn More
Maritime project to encourage girls in STEM roles takes place at Red Funnel Thu, Apr 27 2023 Learn More
The Maritime Skills Academy announces new 3-year training partnership with Red Funnel Thu, Mar 16 2023 Learn More
East Cowes Town Council and Red Funnel open new community orchard for the Island community Thu, Mar 16 2023 Learn More
Meet the talented teams chosen for Red Funnel’s ‘Proud to Support’ initiative Tue, Mar 14 2023 Learn More
Island residents connect with Red Funnel management at recent Customer Forum Thu, Mar 9 2023 Learn More
Red Funnel to operate vehicle ferry service from alternative berth on specific dates in March Thu, Feb 23 2023 Learn More
Red Funnel's annual Black Friday Sale returns with biggest offer of the year 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel Thu, Nov 24 2022 Learn More
Winners of the 2022 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards revealed at special ceremony Thu, Nov 17 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel receives funding from the Department for Transport to support upgrades to accessibility services for passengers Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel celebrates raising over £43,000 for Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Plan your Platinum Jubilee Weekend with Red Funnel’s royal guide to the Isle of Wight Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel host mini festival village in preperation for Isle of Wight Festival Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Young Lives vs Cancer, Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022, hosts an open day at Jean’s House Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel announces essential maintenance to East Cowes mooring with minimal impact to services on 3 & 4 September Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel senior leaders connect with Island residents in reinstated Customer Forum Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel to begin vehicle ferry service winter timetable four days early Thu, Nov 3 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel continues planting trees around the Island in celebration of their 160th birthday Tue, Jun 7 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel announces extension of winter timetable in support of essential maintenance Wed, Apr 27 2022 Learn More
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 Learn More
Young Lives vs Cancer chosen by public as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022 Tue, Feb 1 2022 Learn More
Red Funnel returns to a more hourly service timetable with all three vehicle ferries in operation Mon, May 17 2021 Learn More
Crossings to Southampton increase upon first day of expanded RedJet timetable and relaunch of Quayconnect Wed, Apr 21 2021 Learn More
Red Funnel announces more Red Jet sailings and return of the Quayconnect bus service starting 12 April Thu, Apr 1 2021 Learn More
Red Funnel annual Black Friday sale returns with 1/3 off ferry travel until 31 Oct 2021 Wed, Dec 2 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel celebrates best of Island businesses with the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’ 2020 Wed, Nov 25 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel Tuesday to Thursday vehicle ferry timetable changes from 29 September Thu, Sep 24 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel confirms no change to operations following new rules on 14 September Mon, Sep 14 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel to double daily Red Jet crossings from Saturday and increase vehicle ferry sailings from 1 August Tue, Jul 21 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel commemorates the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk and reflects on its role in the evacuation Wed, Jul 15 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel encourages passengers to assess their travel needs and plan ahead before using ferry services Wed, Jul 15 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel urges public to heed latest government advice on travel and keep to essential travel only on ferries Wed, Apr 1 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel revises timetable to protect lifeline support to the Isle of Wight Mon, Mar 23 2020 Learn More
MCA grants temporary ability for Red Funnel passengers to remain in vehicles on select crossings Wed, Mar 18 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Women in Maritime’ pledge and executive board equality Mon, Mar 9 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel welcomes Sainsbury’s aboard & unveils expanded menu and retail plans Thu, Feb 27 2020 Learn More
Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats chosen as Red Funnel's Charity of the Year 2020 Thu, Jan 30 2020 Learn More
Red Funnel to offer big discounts on advance ferry bookings as 2020 Isle of Wight Festival line-up is announced Wed, Dec 4 2019 Learn More
Red Funnel nominated for Green Initiative Award in the 2019 IW Chamber Business Awards for Excellence Mon, Sep 9 2019 Learn More
Lesley Garrett warms-up her vocal cords onboard Red Funnel ferry on route to perform at Wight Proms Mon, Sep 2 2019 Learn More
Red Funnel underlines commitment to diversity at first ever Maritime UK Awards Thu, Aug 8 2019 Learn More
Red Funnel to light the skies with unmissable Cowes Week firework display Fri, Jun 28 2019 Learn More
Discover the Isle of Wight this May bank holiday and half term with Red Funnel Fri, May 24 2019 Learn More
