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Red Funnel Vehicle Sailings Move To Temporary Southampton Berth
The vehicle service operated by Red Funnel will temporarily sail from a different berth in Southampton while maintenance work takes place.

Dominic Kureen
7 days ago


Red Funnel Raises More Than £50,000 For Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance
Red Funnel has raised more than £50,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as part of its 2025 Charity of the Year partnership.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 12


Red Funnel appoints Chief Financial Officer
Red Funnel has appointed Jo Harrison as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing a wealth of expertise from across the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 11


Red Funnel Vehicle Ferries Resume After Fog Disruption But Delays Continue
Vehicle ferry services operated by Red Funnel have now resumed following disruption caused by dense fog across the Solent this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 9


Mums To Travel Free On Red Jet For Mother’s Day
Mums will be able to travel for free on the Red Jet this Mother’s Day as part of a special offer from Red Funnel.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 5


Cross-Solent Services Disrupted For Second Day Due To Adverse Weather
Cross-Solent travel is facing disruption for a second day running, with adverse weather affecting passenger services to and from the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 18


Cross-Solent Travel Disrupted As Weather Causes Ferry And Hovercraft Cancellations
Cross-Solent services are suspended or facing disruption this morning as heavy rain and gusty winds continue to batter the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 27


Red Funnel Unveils Star-Studded Isle of Wight Ambassadors for 2026
Red Funnel has unveiled its Island Ambassadors for 2026, celebrating a wide range of Isle of Wight talent across music, sport and community life.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 20


Red Funnel Launches Biggest-Ever Ticket Giveaway For Isle Of Wight Residents
Red Funnel is launching 2026 with its biggest-ever ticket giveaway, offering 5,000 free day-return foot passenger tickets exclusively for Isle of Wight residents.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 9


Friends Of The Animals Named Red Funnel’s Charity Of The Year For 2026
Friends of the Animals was selected following dozens of nominations from Islanders.

Dominic Kureen
Jan 8


Red Funnel Celebrates Isle Of Wight Talent With £70,000 Support Boost
Over the past 12 months, more than £70,000 in travel support has been provided through 43 sponsorships.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 24, 2025


Red Funnel Hosts First Trade & Freight Forum To Improve Services Across The Solent
Fran Collins said the session was “all about listening and discussing,” adding that feedback from trade and freight users is vital to shaping future improvements.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 17, 2025


Red Funnel Secures Major Government-Backed Investment To Transform Ferry Services
Red Funnel and new owners Njord Partners say they will work closely with customers, Island residents, staff and local stakeholders to deliver long-term improvements.

Dominic Kureen
Dec 1, 2025


Red Funnel East Cowes Port Redevelopment Approved By Isle Of Wight Council
Plans to redevelop Red Funnel’s East Cowes port have been approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 28, 2025


Planning Green Light For Major Red Funnel Port Redevelopment In East Cowes
The plans, which cover three key sites, aim to modernise the waterfront, ease congestion in East Cowes and significantly improve the passenger experience.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 26, 2025


Multiple Red Funnel Sailings Cancelled Due To Onboard Maintenance
Red Funnel has cancelled several vehicle ferry sailings this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 19, 2025


Island’s Top Tourism Talent Celebrated At 2025 Red Funnel Isle Of Wight Awards
Northwood House played host to a night of celebration yesterday as the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards returned for their sixth year.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 14, 2025


Island Consortium Calls For Government Talks On Future Of Red Funnel Services
The company says it supports efforts by the Island’s MPs to establish a statutory framework to oversee lifeline ferry services in the public interest.

Dominic Kureen
Nov 6, 2025


Red Funnel Offers Free Ferry Travel For Armed Forces Members This Remembrance
Red Funnel is offering free foot passenger ferry travel for all past and present members of the UK Armed Forces.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 30, 2025


Red Funnel Opens Applications For 2026 Charity Of The Year
The initiative forms part of Red Funnel’s Changing Tides strategy, highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting the local community.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 24, 2025
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