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Wightlink to return to operation on Saturday

Wightlink to return to operation on Saturday

29 June 2020 Cruise News

Wightlink, a provider of cross-Solent travel, will begin transporting tourists to the Isle of Wight again on July 4th. The decision follows the green light from the UK government to restart much of the hospitality and tourism sector.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Wightlink

Breaking Travel News investigates: Wightlink

7 August 2019 Focus

With as many as 100,000 holidaymakers gearing up to descend on the Isle of Wight for Cowes Week, Wightlink is preparing for a busy few days. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at this vital conduit between the British mainland and one of its most underrated tourism destinations

Victoria of Wight floats out for first time

Victoria of Wight floats out for first time

8 February 2018 Cruise News

Wightlink’s new environmentally friendly ferry, Victoria of Wight, went down the slipway at the Cemre shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, earlier to cheers from Wightlink staff and hundreds of shipyard workers. She will become the company’s flagship on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Boom in UK ferry travel

Breaking Travel News investigates: Boom in UK ferry travel

16 January 2018 Focus

The ferry industry is gearing up for growth with more than £1 billion of investments announced for new ships, port and service facilities in the next four years, according to figures released by Discover Ferries, the industry body for ferries.