Red Funnel has issued an update regarding its sailings this week, following a litany of issues which led to weekend crossing being disrupted or halted.
Services on the Red Eagle were disrupted on Saturday (16) evening, causing problems to journeys of 850 people who were then moved onto later crossings.
Leanna Lakes, Red Funnel Operations Director said this afternoon (Monday):
"From Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 March, our Red Jet service will operate a revised timetable while our technical team supported by external marine contractors complete essential repairs to Red Jet 7s jet propulsion system.
"We understand the impact this may have on commuters, so while we work around the clock to complete the repairs, we're providing additional crossings with Blue Funnel at peak commute times.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience the revised high-speed service may cause. We will provide a further update on Wednesday 20 March.”
Red Jet revised timetable (19 to 22 March 2024)
Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed Red Jet service will continue to run a revised timetable on Tuesday, 19 March through to Friday, 22 March.
This comes in response to essential repairs being undertaken on Red Jet 7’s propulsion system.
In recognition of the impact on customers and to offer more service options during peak times, Red Funnel has arranged for additional crossings between West Cowes and Southampton to be operated by Blue Funnel Ferries.
Passengers affected by delays may be eligible for compensation. For details, see here.
Hi-Speed Red Jet crossings - 19 March to 22 March:
- Departing Southampton: 05:30 / 06:40 / 07:50 / 09:00 / 10:20 / 11:30 / 12:40 / 13:50 / 15:00 / 16:10 / 17:20 / 18:30 / 19:40 / 21:05 / 22:30
- Departing West Cowes: 06:05 / 07:15 / 08:25 / 09:35 / 10:55 / 12:05 / 13:15 / 14:25 / 15:35 / 16:45 / 17:55 / 19:05 / 20:15 / 21:40 / 23:05
Additional Blue Funnel crossings:
- Departing Southampton: 07:30 / 09:50 / 16:50
- Departing West Cowes: 06:30 / 08:50 / 15:50
For more information on the Blue Funnel service (crossing time 50 minutes), as well as information about water taxi and floating bridge service/support for those customers diverting to our vehicle ferry service.
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