Press Releases

Press Releases

Find the latest news and media releases from Wightlink.

Oct 2024

Young fisherman Jay Smith is Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler for 2024

Tuesday 29, October 2024

Fifteen-year-old Jay Smith from Ryde is the latest winner of the Wightlink Most Responsible Angler Award.

Wightlink wins Net Zero Navigator at the 2024 Maritime UK Solent Awards

Monday 21, October 2024

Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent

Wightlink launches Meet the Team in Newport

Wednesday 16, October 2024

Chief Executive Katy Taylor and several Wightlink managers will be at Quay Arts in Newport for the ferry company’s latest consultation event.

Isle of Wight students learn about life in the Royal Navy across the centuries

Tuesday 15, October 2024

Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown on the Isle of Wight enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth,

Timetable changes for Wightlink during the Great South Run

Thursday 10, October 2024

There will be changes to Wightlink’s sailings to Portsmouth Gunwharf on 20 October because of road closures in the city centre during the annual Great South Run

Working together to improve safety at sea

Wednesday 9, October 2024

Volunteers from Gosport National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) found out more about Wightlink’s maritime operations.

Wightlink named as Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards

Friday 4, October 2024

Wightlink has been awarded Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London

Search dogs are new recruits at Isle of Wight Search and Rescue

Thursday 3, October 2024

Two specialist search dogs are joining the team at WightSAR (Isle of Wight Search and Rescue), giving the volunteers extra support to find missing people.

Sep 2024

It’s almost time to apply for Wightlink’s 2025 sponsorship scheme

Monday 30, September 2024

Sports, arts and environmental organisations across the Isle of Wight are invited to apply to Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme

Isle of Wight veteran plays basketball for Help for Heroes

Saturday 28, September 2024

A Royal Air Force veteran from the Isle of Wight has joined the Help for Heroes wheelchair basketball team after impressing coaches at an exhibition match designed to showcase the sport.

Wightlink invests more than £8million in its fleet and ports

Wednesday 25, September 2024

Wightlink’s annual programme of maintenance for its eight-strong fleet is underway.

Wightlink announces 2025 timetable

Thursday 19, September 2024

Wightlink’s 2025 timetable is now available for booking. Customers can book travel in 2025 at 2024 prices until 31 October.

Beer on the Pier brings September cheer

Tuesday 3, September 2024

Wightlink is showcasing several of its Isle of Wight suppliers at a special event this weekend on Ryde Pier.

Aug 2024

Ryde lifeguards go electric, thanks to Wightlink

Thursday 29, August 2024

An Isle of Wight charity, which runs Ryde’s community pool and promotes safety along the coast, has now taken delivery of an electric-powered beach buggy, following a grant from Wightlink.

Olympic athletics hero Nick Percy sails home to the Isle of Wight

Thursday 15, August 2024

The Isle of Wight’s Olympic star Nick Percy is back home after an amazing fortnight in Paris.

Six years since Victoria of Wight arrived, Wightlink focuses on sustainability

Thursday 8, August 2024

Six years ago Wightlink’s £30million flagship Victoria of Wight arrived at her home port of Portsmouth

Jul 2024

Wightlink takes Nellie the Big Recycling Fish to Cowes Week

Tuesday 30, July 2024

Nellie the Big Recycling Fish will be on display at Cowes Week thanks to support from Wightlink

Let’s go fly a kite! Wightlink sponsors Portsmouth International Kite Festival

Tuesday 23, July 2024

Wightlink is sponsoring free kite-making workshops for children to get creative at the festival