Wightlink Fastcat catamaran at Ryde Pier Head

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Chris Ancrum - Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader - in the bilges of a Wightlink FastCat

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Chris Ancrum - Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader

Meet Chris - a Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader

Behind the scenes for This is Engineering Day

Wightlink

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solent oyster cages

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oyster cage close up

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reintroducing solent oysters at lymington

We have partnered with the Blue Marine Foundation to place cages containing hundreds of young oysters into the Lymington River as part of our initiative to re-introduce the native shellfish to the Solent.

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Re-introducing the Solent oyster to Lymington

Lymington

Mainland

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Taking your beloved pooch on a ferry is easy, and this guide will explain both car and foot travel in detail to help you feel prepared for your trip.

Wightlink's guide to travelling with your dog Part Two: Taking your dog on the ferry

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This post is the first in a three-part series, sharing useful travelling time and transport advice, aiming to help you get out and about easily with your four-legged friend.

Wightlink's guide to travelling with your dog part one: Getting to the ferry

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If you're not able to spare enough time for an overnight stay (although after a day here, you'll wish you did!), you'll find that the Isle of Wight has plenty do with the family during day trip.

Fun family day trips on the Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Two Wightlink ferries crossing in The Solent

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kids children victoria of wight play area

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Travelling abroad can be expensive, time consuming and stressful, especially with children. The popular alternative is a staycation.

Enjoy a hassle-free holiday on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

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Cars check in at Wightlink's Gunwharf port, Portsmouth

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A Wight Class ferry waits at the Wightlink ferry port in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight. The tide is low.

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Wight Class Fishbourne

Looking to visit the Isle of Wight but never taken your car on a ferry before? Don’t be daunted by the unknown; ferries are a fantastic way to travel!

Top tips for ferry travel

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Wightlink FastCat with Portsmouth Harbour in the background

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Wightlink ferry, St Clare on the Solent with the Isle of Wight in the background

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Whether you travel frequently to and from the Isle of Wight or you’re planning your first Wightlink ‘cruise’ you may be curious about some of the landmarks you can see from the ferry.

Spy on The Solent...

Portsmouth

Ryde

Yarmouth

Behind the scenes for This is Engineering Day

Re-introducing the Solent oyster to Lymington

Wightlink’s guide to travelling with your dog, part two: taking your dog on the ferry

Wightlink’s guide to travelling with your dog, part one: getting to the ferry

Fun family day trips on the Isle of Wight

Enjoy a hassle-free holiday on the Isle of Wight

Top tips for ferry travel

Spy on The Solent…