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Lymington-Yarmouth Crossing time 30 minutes
This route offers the shortest vehicle ferry crossing to the
Island and provides easy access to Central and West Wight, and
is particularly suitable for traffic from the West Country. The
three vessels on this route provide hourly sailings throughout
the day, increasing to half-hourly crossings at peak periods.
Portsmouth - Fishbourne Crossing time approx 40 minutes
This crossing is ideal for commercial vehicles travelling to
Central and East Wight, for the principal towns of Newport,
Cowes, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. The four ships
operating on this route are the largest vehicle ferries on any
cross-Solent route. This service operates all year round, day
and night with an average of 29 return weekday sailings, 27 at
weekends plus extra sailings at busy periods.
The Portsmouth - Fishbourne route is
especially suited to the shipment of abnormal loads, as the
ships have double-width ramps and can accommodate extra long or
heavy loads, subject to sufficient spread of weight.
Vehicles with an overall height in excess of the following
dimensions may also be accepted but it is essential that prior
notification be given in all instances, as shipment necessitates
special scheduling.
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Maximum Dimensions |
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Portsmouth/Fishbourne |
Lymington/Yarmouth |
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Height |
4.75m (15'6") |
4.06m (13'4") |
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Width |
5.38m (17'8") |
3.51m (11'6") |
| Dangerous substances |
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The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations (1987)
came into force on June 1 1987 and, as a consequence, it is now
a legal requirement for the haulier to advise both the Harbour
Authority and Wightlink, a minimum of 24 hours in advance, of
all dangerous cargoes being presented for shipment.
It is the
haulier’s duty to inform Wightlink in advance and Wightlink
cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience or expense
incurred by refusing shipment due to lack of notice given.
Whilst certain substances are permitted on passenger ships,
others are restricted.
Packaging and labelling must comply with
the I.M.D.G. code in order for shipment to be accepted.
Wightlink provides special "Dangerous Goods Only" sailings
during the night on the Portsmouth - Fishbourne route for
certain categories of restricted substances. Details are
available upon request.
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Reservations |
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It is advisable to make reservations for all journeys to ensure
availability of space.
For one-off movements, please contact our
reservations office:
Telephone: 023 9285 5260
Post:
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries
P0 Box 59,
Portsmouth,
P01
2XB
Fax: 023 9285 5257
When making your reservation give the route, date and time of
your preferred sailings both outward and return.
If you will be travelling on a regular basis, please contact our
Reservations Department on Portsmouth 023 9285 5260 with full
details.
Wightlink Limited accepts no liability for any inaccuracy in the
information contained in this brochure, which may be altered at
any time, without notice and also reserves the right to alter,
amend or cancel any of the arrangements shown in this brochure.
At the terminal
Just check in 30 minutes before sailing time to allow for
documentation, marshalling and loading to take place. All four
terminals have tide-following link spans connecting shore with
ship to allow easy loading.
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Freight charges |
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Whilst standard charges generally apply, we will be pleased to
offer a discount to regular or bulk users, depending upon the
number of crossings being made and the sailing times used. For a
detailed quotation, please telephone:
Mr I Winn,
Sales Director
Portsmouth
023 9285 5225
Or write to:
Wightlink Ltd,
Wightlink House,
70 Broad Street,
Portsmouth, P01 2LB
Payment of accounts
All freight charges are payable on day of travel. However,
subject to company status, credit facilities are available.
Details on request.
| Parcels freight service |
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Parcels freight up to 25kg may be shipped daily via Lymington to
Yarmouth.
This service is also available on our regular
high-speed FastCat catamaran service between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde.
For details please telephone:
Portsmouth Harbour 023 9285 5233
Ryde Pier 01983 562560
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Ferry Conditions
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Passengers, their luggage and vehicles, including trade vehicles
(and any goods loaded therein or thereon) whether accompanied or
unaccompanied, and goods are carried subject to the Conditions
of Carriage of passengers, luggage, vehicles and goods of
Wightlink Limited, which contains exclusions of and restrictions
to Wight link’s liability for death, illness or injury or for
damage to or loss of vehicles and/or luggage and/or goods and
which are available on request.
Passengers’ attention is drawn to
the following:
1. The provisions of the Athens Convention may be applicable;
2. The Athens Convention in most cases limits the carrier’s
liability for death and personal injury loss of, or damage to
luggage (including a vehicle) and makes special provision for
valuables;
3. The Athens Convention presumes that luggage has been
delivered undamaged unless written notice is given to the
carrier:
1. In the case of apparent damage before or at the time of
disembarkation or re-delivery; or
2. In the case of damage which is not apparent or of loss within
15 days from the date of disembarkation or re-delivery, or from
the time when such re-delivery could have taken place.
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Onboard Services |
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Once on board, vehicles are quickly parked. Drivers and
passages may then relax in the passenger lounge for the short crossing.
The buffet offers a range of hot and cold snacks, confectionery and
drinks.
The gift shops offer a wide range of items to suit everyone’s
pocket and taste, leaving them with happy memories. In just 30 to 40
minutes they will arrive feeling refreshed and happy for driving off on
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