What Colour is the Isle of Wight ferry?
Foot passenger ferries to the Isle of Wight: Southampton to Isle of Wight (Cowes) – 25 minutes – Red Funnel Ferries (click here for Red Funnel timetable) Southsea to Isle of Wight (Ryde Esplanade) – 10 minutes – Hovertravel (click here for Hovertravel timetable)
How many cars can fit on a Wightlink ferry?
There is a capacity of 110 vehicle lane metres (eight lanes) to take 65 cars or 28 freight vehicles. Unlike the old ferries, there is now a lift between the car deck and passenger decks.
What wind speed stops ferries Isle of Wight?
As a result of the latest engine failure on board Wight Sky, a revised set of operating procedures have been approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Engine speeds have been reduced and ships will not sail if winds are higher than 20 knots constant or gusting at 25 knots.
Do you stay in your car on ferry to Isle of Wight?
No. For safety reasons all passengers must leave their vehicles and make their way to the lounges or open decks.
Can I use my blue light card on Wightlink?
Wightlink has signed up with the Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Card to offer discounts for serving and retired military personnel as well as people working in the emergency services.
How windy does it need to be to cancel a ferry?
Wether a sailing is cancelled or not is largely depending on the forecasted and current wind speeds as well as sea conditions. As a more or less general rule one can say that when wind gusts of around 40 to 45Mph or higher are expected there is already a chance that ferries will divert or are being cancelled.
How often does the Isle of Wight ferry run?
There are 16 daily crossings to choose from, with departures available between 5am and 9pm.
Why can you not stay in your car on a ferry?
The reason passengers are not allowed on the car decks on ferries is that it is illegal. The reason for it being illegal is of course safety, preventing theft from cars, fire hazards (people smoking in their own cars) etc. This is from Marine and Coast Guard Agency (UK) on ro-ro passenger ships.
Do you get out of your car on Isle of Wight ferry?
Why is there no bridge to Isle of Wight?
Why is there no bridge to the Isle of Wight?” Supporters of a bridge argue that even a toll-based crossing would produce competition that would push prices down. They also suggest that the island could get an economic boost.