Getting to Isle of Wight by boat

To reach Isle of Wight by boat, you can depart from 1 countries: United Kingdom. The ferries of the 3 companies (Wightlink, Hovertravel or Red Funnel) that provide crossings to Isle of Wight call at 7 ports: Portsmouth, Ryde, Lymington, Yarmouth, Fishbourne, Southampton and East Cowes.

With a network of 4 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Isle of Wight and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies Wightlink, Hovertravel and Red Funnel offer up to 64 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Isle of Wight on our Vivanoda search engine.

The fastest crossing takes 20 min (Portsmouth - Ryde) with a distance of 7 mi and the longest 50 min (Portsmouth - Fishbourne) with a distance of 8 mi.

Ferries to Isle of Wight in figures

Countries
United Kingdom
Number of crossings
64 crossings a day
Number of ports
7
Number of ferry connections
4
Number of ferry companies
3
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Important ferries to Isle of Wight

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Most popular ferry routes to Isle of Wight

To travel to Isle of Wight by ferry, the ferry companies Red Funnel, Hovertravel and Wightlink offer daily crossings from East Cowes, Southampton, Fishbourne, Yarmouth, Lymington or Ryde.

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Ferry Isle of Wight: Travel Guide

Isle of Wight: When to visit?

The best time to travel in the UK is generally summer, from June to August. During this period, average temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, offering pleasant conditions for exploring the many sights and enjoying the country's magnificent landscapes. Days are also longer, which means more time to discover bustling cities such as London, Edinburgh or Belfast, as well as to explore magnificent national parks, coastlines and castles.

However, even in summer, it's important to be prepared for sudden showers and unexpected temperature changes. It's advisable to bring waterproof clothing to cope with any unforeseen weather conditions.

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Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Isle of Wight

Other ferry destinations from Isle of Wight

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