Took the ferry to Isle of Wight. Very good crossing and were told we could take any ferry back to Southampton as we were just walk-ones. Very clean. read more

We LOVED how easy and convenient the ferry was from South Hampton to Isle of Wight. For about 14 pounds per person it was a great value.Took only 45 minutes to an hour to cross the water. read more

Red Funnel Ferries - Fran and Matt aboard the Red Funnel Ferry, back to South Hampton, from Isle of Wight. - Local Services Near Me - Southampton, HAM

The first ferry I've been on and it was a very good one. Probably the best thing was you could go on the roof and see the vast ocean you were travelling across and you don't have to worry about anything because they have all the nessessities. Everything was clean and it's quite cheap for what it is. Definitely would recommend. read more

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We used this ferry to get to and from the Isle of Wight about a month ago with our car. When using Google Maps, it was sort of awkward finding the drop off location for cars, so we had to get out and ask someone where to go. Eventually we found the location, and we were one of the last cars to dock. It's a pretty simple process, you drive your car in, park it, and when you're docked, you come and get your car and drive it out. You'd think it would take forever to exit, but the process was surprisingly smooth; they've got it down to a science. I wasn't sure what to expect, but there is seating inside. You have your choice of a seat overlooking the water, or at a table. They sell snacks there, and I think there was a café that sold breakfast and lunch items, too. There was also a bar, but since we took the early morning rides, there was no one there. Unfortunately, it's similar to an airplane. If there are 10 screaming kids, people don't speak to them, and that's what you're going to have to deal with for an hour. TIPS/SUGGESTIONS: -Bring earplugs or music. There were screaming kids on both rides to and from the island, and that's enough to give anyone an early-morning headache. read more

I took a Red Funnel Ferry to and from the Isle of Wight are the beginning of May, travelling from Southampton to East Cowes. It is a slightly longer journey than from Portsmouth but it also worked out cheaper at what was a busy time to travel to the Isle of Wight. Journey time is roughly 60 minutes. If you are travelling by car, you pay per car rather than per passenger, therefore it is economic to take as many people as you can. It is cheaper to book far in advance. On board there is a bar, some seating and some limited food options. read more

This may be an absolutely ace service / company but if you are not in the UK you are denied access to their website. You can download the App and use it but at present only for foot passengers. I wonder if Red Funnel are even aware of the situation. I would have reported it to them by phone but I resent having to use an 0870 number to speak to them. read more