Investigating the lifecycle of seahorses and cuttlefish in the Solent
Friday, 30 May 2025
Scientific research by University of Portsmouth postgraduates suggests that the quality of seawater at two of Wightlink’s busy south coast ferry ports is good enough for iconic marine creatures to thrive and reproduce.
Members of Old Portsmouth Women’s Institute (WI) enjoyed spectacular views of the Solent from Wightlink’s hybrid flagship Victoria of Wight on a round-trip to Fishbourne.
Supporting Wightlink customers who need a little extra help on board
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
People travelling to and from the Isle of Wight with Wightlink who would like some more support can now use extra facilities on board one of the larger ferries on the Portsmouth – Fishbourne route.
Young carers from the New Forest enjoy a day out on the Isle of Wight
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Thirteen young people who take on caring responsibilities for family members set sail with Wightlink across the Solent from Lymington for a day trip to the Isle of Wight.
Wightlink is adding extra weekend sailings to its summer timetable to provide more choice for Isle of Wight residents returning home from the mainland via Portsmouth.
Colleagues of a long-serving and respected member of Wightlink’s team in Portsmouth, who died in January, have got together to plant a rose in his memory at the car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road.
Unwanted safety shoes and helmets can make a real difference in West Africa
Monday, 17 March 2025
Wightlink’s Captain Steve Baker combines sailing the Solent with volunteering on a project in Sierra Leone that supports local people to bring vital water supplies to their villages by digging wells.