🚢 Ferry disruption this morning as a technical issue causes several Wightlink sailings between the Island and Portsmouth to be cancelled.

⛵ Two Isle of Wight sailing stars have been crowned world champions after an incredible year of success on the water.

A vintage porter's trolley once used at Ryde Pier Head is set to be restored after being donated by Wightlink to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

A lone swimmer attempting to cross the Solent was rescued by the crew of a Wightlink ferry after being overcome by the tide and strong winds.

More than 200 representatives from charities, sports clubs and community groups gathered in Newport as Wightlink celebrated those making a difference across the Isle of Wight.

Thousands of festival-goers have been arriving on the Isle of Wight today, with Wightlink putting on extra sailings as the buzz around Isle of Wight Festival 2026 builds.

⛴️ Dads can travel free as foot passengers on Wightlink this Father's Day when accompanied by a paying passenger, with no advance booking required.

A medical emergency onboard Wightlink's Victoria of Wight has led to delays of up to an hour on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route this afternoon.

🚢 Wightlink is urging more young Islanders to take advantage of its free mainland travel scheme, with thousands of journeys already issued but many still unused.

Bank holiday ferry passengers are facing disruption tonight after Wightlink cancelled several Yarmouth-Lymington crossings because of unexpected crew sickness.

The cross-Solent operator says the planned installation of a new propeller on St Clare has taken longer than expected after engineers encountered technical issues.

A number of cross-Solent sailings have been cancelled today after a mechanical fault developed on a Wightlink St Clare.

The disruption follows an earlier technical issue, which required a vessel change.

The issue was discovered on Wight Ryder 2 at around 9am, prompting the operator to withdraw the craft from service while repairs are carried out.

Isle of Wight ferry companies have responded to questions over whether fares could rise amid ongoing oil price volatility linked to conflict in the Middle East.

The visit formed part of the group’s wider programme aimed at building practical skills and offering new experiences.

The petition remains open online for Islanders wishing to show their support.

Old life rings from Wightlink ferries are being given a second life — helping to entertain giraffes at Marwell Zoo.

Isle of Wight businesses will have the chance to speak directly with Wightlink’s business team at a special all-day event in Sandown this week.

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been called to a medical emergency in Fishbourne this morning, landing at the Wightlink ferry terminal.