Red funnel ferries are always very good The staff are professional and friendly. The only issue we had on our outbound sailing the lift wasn’t working which meant our disabled mother had to climb 3... See more

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We are proud to be the original Isle of Wight Ferry, with over 164 years of experience sailing between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. We aim to deliver a First-Class customer experience from start to finish and operate more than 35 crossings a day. Use our easy online booking service to secure your Vehicle Ferry spot and step aboard to enjoy a range of facilities during your crossing. Customers can enjoy our premium Signature Lounge, pet-friendly lounge, licensed bar, café and retail shop plus outdoor sun decks before arriving at your destination in just 1-hour. Foot passengers can turn up and go via our Hi-Speed Red Jet service, arriving in just 30 minutes.
Discover the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel Ferries
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- Just 1-Hour from Southampton
- Discover the wonderfully different Isle of Wight with Red Funnel Ferries. Set sail for sandy beaches, dramatic coastlines, rolling countryside, dazzling dark skies and charming villages; the Isle of Wight packs a lot of adventure and natural beauty into its modest size. Within an hour’s drive time, you can bask on 25 different beaches, visit more than 50 attractions, and experience the UK’s favourite Island holiday destination from end to end. Not only are we the original Isle of Wight Ferry, transporting visitors between Southampton and the Isle of Wight for over 164 years, but we also offer a fantastic selection of places to stay and visit, all bookable online via our website. Book your hotel, holiday park, cottage and your attraction tickets with us, and save on your ferry travel.
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12 Bugle Street, SO14 2JY, Southampton, United Kingdom
- 02380019192
- customerservices@redfunnel.co.uk
- www.redfunnel.co.uk
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Very reliable service smooth sailing…
Very reliable service smooth sailing staff very helpful
easy booking website
easy booking website, polite staff, well organised on the ferry and in port.
Very friendly welcoming members of…
Very friendly welcoming members of staff when boarding. We needed to be placed closer to easy accessibility due to disability this was no problem at all and really helped the trip run smoothly and confortable. Nice to have the option to grab food and drinks as we travelled a long journey down to the ferry. I haven’t used Red Funnel before but would definitely recommend as we had a enjoyable experience.
The simple things done wrong
Apart from the perennial gripe about the cost of travel it’s often the little things that annoy. The early evening Red Jet that leaves about 2 minutes before people on the London train service can get to the terminal. Today it’s the 4.30 car ferry from East Cowes, apparently all coffee machines are broken (3 separate machines), how does that happen?
We were new to Red Funnel ferries
We were new to Red Funnel ferries. We had no problems, the crossing was good. There was hot food but it could have been hotter. Saying that there was a lot of food on offer. Staff were help, friendly & polite.
Overall a very good experience
The on line bookong process was very simple. Travelling from quite a distance for out outward journey we arroved early at the Southampton termimal nut the bery helpful member of the check in staff accommodated us on the next available ferry. The same thing happened on our return journey, very helpful and most grateful. Ferries, including the toilets spotlessly clean.
We did think the on board catering prices on the high side, nearly £6 for coffee from a self service machine and a bottle of water!
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip on Red…
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip on Red Funnel to Isle of Wight - queue system was easy - ferry itself had great facilities, nice clean toilets etc. Enjoyed being outside taking in the sea breeze!
Very Easy booking and excellent service
The process for booking was easy and the sales team were very helpful with ammendments.
The terminal team were very friendly and efficient.The boat was very comfortable.
Exceptional service
Having booked a specific time for the ferry we asked to have it changed. Phoned to rearrange and was accommodated with no bother at all. Ferry was on time, clean and plenty of seats. Would definitely use Red Funnel Ferries again.
Arrived early for both sailings and was…
Arrived early for both sailings and was accepted on the earlier sailings which was really good. All the staff I encountered on board and in the terminals were very professional, friendly and helpful.
Price
Price, although the ticket was discounted through the accommodation; it was still more competitive than Wightlink.
Food choice. Despite a longer crossing the food offered has a wider choice.
Polite staff and clean facilities
Polite staff and clean facilities. Staff very helpful. Quite expensive for food and drink. Staff at Docks very helpful too.
Very efficient and streamlined service.
Very efficient and streamlined service.
Only issue was delays leaving the port at Southampton, due to merging with heavy traffic.
Smooth operation from start to finish.
Its a slick, smooth operation from start to finish every time, like a well oiled machine. I'm always amazed how quickly the on and off process is. Its always really clean with excellent services and facilities.
Lovely trip
Lovely trip. First for 40 years. Efficient and very organised. Nice staff on and off board. Made very easy with my 86 year old mum
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