About

Ferry travel from Southampton to the Isle of Wight

Red Funnel is the original Isle of Wight ferry operator, offering a multi-award winning service from Southampton, the gateway to the Isle of Wight. The company strives to offer an unrivalled cruise experience and guests are always assured a warm welcome. 

Ferry routes to the Isle of Wight

Travel to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel on their vehicle ferry to East Cowes or their foot passenger Red Jet Hi-Speed service to West Cowes. 

- Southampton <> East Cowes - vehicle ferry service, takes 60 minutes – for vehicles, foot passengers and bikes.
- Southampton <> West Cowes - Red Jet Hi-Speed passenger only service, takes 28 minutes – for foot passengers and bikes. 

Plan your journey with Red Funnel 

Ferry timetables – plan your trip by checking the timetables for the vehicle ferries and the Red Jet Hi-Speed service. 

Fares and tickets – view ferry and Red Jet fares here, along with special offers on holidays, attraction tickets and much more. 

Unlock special offers & ways to save

Save on your ferry crossing by exploring the latest special offers.  

Book ferry travel and holiday accommodation – book your stay and ferry in one go with Red Funnel and get 25% off your ferry crossing. Choose your perfect place to stay here. 

Book ferry travel and attractions – save up to 25% on attraction tickets and receive 15% off ferry travel when you book both together. Start planning your adventure and explore attractions here.  

Explore a range of ways to save from travelling during off-peak times to booking in advance. 

Sailing in comfort on vehicle ferries and onboard facilities 

Signature Lounge 
Travel across the Solent in comfort and style with access to the Signature Lounge, an exclusive, serene space featuring panoramic views, enhanced WiFi and a tempting array of complimentary drinks and snacks.  

Food and drink 
A wide range of food and drink is available to keep you refreshed during your journey to our island, including hot meals, sandwiches, light snacks and a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, beer and wine. 

Shopping 
Browse the onboard gift shop and treat yourself to a souvenir or a tasty snack. 

Red Jet onboard facilities 

Sit back and enjoy the 28 minute journey on the Red Jet with complimentary WiFi, onboard toilets and a selection of light snacks and drinks are available.

Port locations and facilities

Board the vehicle ferry at Terminal 1 in Southampton (SO14 2AL) for your journey to East Cowes, where you’ll arrive at the terminal (PO32 6RA). 

Hop on the Red Jet at Terminal 2 in Southampton (SO14 2AQ) to sail across to the terminal in West Cowes. 

All terminals have waiting rooms, free WiFi, toilets and vending machines. Plus, grab a bite to eat or a coffee at the cafes in Southampton’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Book your adventure to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel

If you’re bringing a car, Red Funnel recommend booking the vehicle ferry in advance. For the Red Jet, you can book online, but boarding is first come, first served at the terminal. 

Book here to plan your next Isle of Wight adventure!