How long does Wightlink FastCat take?

22 minutes
Located within Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station and a moment’s walk from the nearby bus interchange, this is our quickest crossing for foot passengers with a journey time of just 22 minutes. Our FastCat catamarans, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II, operate on this route.

Is the Isle of Wight FastCat running?

We are welcoming pre-booked vehicles and foot passengers on all of our services. FastCat foot passenger sailings between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head are also running hourly. Additional sailings will operate on school holiday weekends and during the Isle of Wight Festival.

Do you have to book Wightlink catamaran?

Foot passengers must book in advance and arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

What is the quickest ferry crossing to Isle of Wight?

Portsmouth to Ryde
Portsmouth to Ryde is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight from England. This route takes approximately just 22 minutes. Wightlink operates this route with 18 daily sailings. The next quickest route is Lymington to Yarmouth, which takes approximately 45 minutes, with 15 daily sailings.

Where are the fast cat ferries now?

The infamous PacifiCat fleet of BC Ferries spent years in Richmond and North Vancouver in suspended motion, mothballing in local shipyards — going completely unused. And now they appear to be doing the same in the Middle East.

How long does it take to drive around Isle of Wight?

How long does it take to drive around the Isle? From one end to the other would take around an hour without traffic. You could circle the entire perimeter in three hours.

Is Isle of Wight safe to visit?

We’re Good To Go The Isle of Wight is good to go. To protect the health and wellness of everyone out and about exploring the Isle of Wight, local businesses are implementing a range of new measures in line with Good to Go criteria – giving you the confidence to visit and discover everything the Island has to offer.

Do you need ID for Isle of Wight ferry?

The Isle of Wight is just a few miles from the UK mainland and unless you’re travelling on a yacht or private plane, your trip to the Island will start with a ferry crossing. It’s quick and easy, you can come by car or on foot and you don’t need a passport!

Is travel to Isle of Wight allowed?

What is the cheapest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight?

How can I save money on foot passenger fares to the Isle of Wight?

What happens if I miss my Wightlink ferry?

If you arrive over 2 hours after your scheduled sailing you can make a revision to your booking, subject to availability and costs, up to 23.59 the same day. If there is no availability and you decide to travel on a subsequent day, you will need to buy a new ticket and we will be unable to refund your previous ticket.

Why is BC Ferries WIFI so bad?

Why is your Wi-Fi service poor? There are several challenges associated with providing reliable ship-to-shore Wi-Fi connectivity. These include the moving vessel, islands blocking the signals and hundreds of users logging on at one time. We are aware that our Wi-Fi does not currently meet our customers’ expectations.

When does the new Wightlink timetable come out?

WightLink launch their new FastCat timetable from Monday 21st September. Wightlink are launching a new timetable from Monday (21st) on the Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth FastCat service. They advise checking out the timetable before travelling by either online (PDF) or by calling 0871 376 1000.

Is there a takeaway service on the Wightlink Ferries?

There’s plenty of space for everyone onboard. If you are travelling on either our Portsmouth – Fishbourne or Lymington-Yarmouth route, you will get out of your vehicle and enjoy the crossing in our spacious passenger lounges or outside decks. A takeaway café service will be available on most vehicle ferry crossings.

How often do FastCat ferries serve the Isle of Wight?

All our ports are easy to get to and come with excellent facilities, including food and drink outlets – find your closest location to travel from. Our fleet of six vehicle ferries and two FastCat catamarans serve the Isle of Wight and mainland 364 days a year – find out everything there is to know about them.

Where is the FastCat port in Portsmouth Harbour?

Located within Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station and a moment’s walk from the nearby bus interchange, this is our quickest crossing for foot passengers with a journey time of just 22 minutes. Our FastCat catamarans, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II, operate on this route.