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Victoria of Wight

The newest and biggest addition to our fleet, our environmentally-friendly flagship ferry brings in a new, greener era of travel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. She entered service on 26 August 2018.

Her entry into service marked the most significant point in the £45 million investment in our Portsmouth to Fishbourne route. She runs on hybrid energy, meaning she runs partly on electricity, much like hybrid cars.

Environmentally friendly

Our new flagship is the greenest to serve the Isle of Wight. Her hybrid energy system, which works much like a hybrid energy car, allows her to run partly on electricity when required. Sustainability is truly at the heart of Victoria of Wight.

Routes sailed

Portsmouth – Fishbourne

45 minutesVehicle and foot passenger ferry

This route is currently operating a two-hourly service.

Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight is a popular and convenient ferry route, getting you across the Solent in just 45 minutes.

A number of ferries serve this crossing, including our environmentally friendly flagship Victoria of Wight, each coming with spacious passenger loungers, sun decks and food and drink outlets to keep you refreshed.

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View the Portsmouth – Fishbourne route

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Less fuel

Victoria of Wight is the first hybrid energy ferry in England, setting new standards for cross-Solent travel. She combines battery power with conventional engines to sail between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, using 17% less fuel than the next largest ship on the route, the St Clare.

Generating electricity

It’s not just hybrid energy engines that makes her so eco-friendly. Her lift is capable of generating electricity through kinetic energy, warmth generated by the engine heats water on board and motion sensors are used to control LED lights in lesser-used areas.

Our green credentials

Discover more of our wide-ranging initiatives to protect the sea, land and air that surround us.

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Facilities onboard

Victoria of Wight has a broad range of facilities including Wight Taste and Costa Coffee outlets, serving hot and cold food and drinks, lifts, toilets and baby changing facilities, outside sun deck and dog-friendly areas. Other facilities include a play-area, movie room and panoramic viewing lounge at the front of the vessel.