Red Funnel To Double Number Of Red Jet Sailings

Tuesday, 21 July 2020 12:40

By Oliver Dyer @olidyer

Red Funnel is doubling the number of sailings on its Red Jet service from Saturday (25).

It means there will now be twelve crossings from Southampton and Cowes each day.

The ferry firm says it is also putting on more vehicle sailings from the beginning of next month (August).

Departing Southampton (Terminal 2):

05:35*, 06:55, 08:15, 9:35, 10:55, 12:15, 13:35, 14:55, 16:15, 17:35, 18:55, 20:15

Departing West Cowes:

06:15*, 07:35, 08:55, 10:15, 11:35, 12:55, 14:15, 15:35, 16:55, 18:15, 19:35, 20:55

These new crossing times will remain consistent 7 days a week, with the exception of Saturday and Sunday, where there will be no 05:35 crossing from Southampton, and no 06:15 crossing from West Cowes.

From 1 August, Red Funnel's care ferry will return to a more familiar hourly service between 06:00 and 19:00 seven days a week, while also maintaining its late night and early morning crossings.

The increase in sailings on the vehicle ferries and Red Jets is supported by increasing demand for travel and is an encouraging sign as the Island recovers from the effects of COVID-19.

Sailings will continue to run at a reduced passenger capacity across all vessels to allow for social distancing, and the new times will allow for greater convenience and choice for those travelling across the Solent.

Red Funnel has continued to adapt its ferry schedule since March to support the requirements of the Isle of Wight and the latest government guidelines, while maintaining the resilience of its operations.

Fran Collins, CEO of Red Funnel, said:

“We are delighted to announce we are increasing our ferry crossings once again. The growth in demand for travel is great news for the Island’s recovery and we are pleased to increase our services to support our customers’ needs.

"We are proud to serve the Island and to do our part in supporting all elements of its recovery, including the tourism industry and local businesses. We have taken all the measures necessary to help our passengers feel safe including achieving the DNV GL COVID-19 Statement of Compliance and we can’t wait to welcome more visitors back to the Island while supporting our regular Island commuters.”

Red Funnel also wishes to highlight to customers that face coverings, which must already be worn when travelling on board its ferries, will also be mandatory within the interior of all Red Funnel terminals as of Friday 24 July.

This change coincides with the latest government’s rules concerning the mandatory use of face coverings in shops and supermarkets from this Friday.

Red Funnel’s new vehicle ferry timetable, coming into effect from 1 August, along with the new Red Jet timetable commencing 25 July, can be found here: http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/timetables

All newly added vehicle ferry crossing times are now available to book online via redfunnel.co.uk or via 023 8001 9192.

For FAQs and more information about how Red Funnel is helping its customers to Sail Safe, visit the website here: redfunnel.co.uk/SailSafe

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