Isle of Wight Guide
This part of the site will help you make the most of the Isle of Wight. Where
to stay, what to do, which attractions to visit and how to get around.
The Isle of Wight offers complete tranquillity or adrenalin pumping action for
the more energetic with a large selection of festivals to cater for most tastes.
Whether it’s an IOW family holiday, an adventure holiday, or a holiday where you
can simply relax, the Isle of Wight has always been a popular choice.
IOW
hotels and guesthouses provide comfort, charm and modern facilities. Many
of the best offer inclusive rates for Wightlink customers. Some special
Wightlink Day Return tickets include entry to top IOW attractions including
theme parks and historic sites. Over half of the Island is designated an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty which makes walking holidays a delight.
Wightlink operate the fastest, most frequent and most comfortable ferry fleet
every day of the year across the Solent.
Portsmouth to Fishbourne and
Lymington to Yarmouth car ferries cross in 40 and 30 minutes respectively.
The
Portsmouth to Ryde passenger catamaran takes only around 22 minutes.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard and introducing you to the Isle of Wight.

