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Save 20% on midweek ferry travel

Save 20% on midweek vehicle and motorcycle travel

Travel across the Solent for less this late summer with 20% off vehicle and motorcycle crossings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

It’s a handy excuse for a day out, a week-long adventure or an overdue visit to catch up with family and friends, whichever side of the Solent you’re starting from. See the full offer details below.

Book midweek offer

Offer details

🚗🛵 Valid on cars, vans and motorcycles
Up to 5 metres long and 2.24 metres high
↔️ Travel on either of our vehicle routes
Lymington - Yarmouth or Portsmouth - Fishbourne
📆 Travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
One of your legs can be on a non-midweek day, but you will not receive the discount on this leg of the journey
📆 Book by 23:59 on 14 September 2026
⛴️ Travel by 23:59 on 30 September 2026
💻 To book, use the button or booking form below
Your discount will be applied automatically at step 3 of the checkout

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Plan your Island escape

Late summer is a brilliant time to visit the Isle of Wight. The days are still long, the sun’s still making an appearance and midweek trips can feel a little more relaxed once the busiest holiday crowds have eased.

Bring the car or motorcycle and you can make the day your own, from beaches and coastal walks to family attractions, events and great places to eat.

Things to do on the Isle of Wight

See what's on

From tea duelling (yes, we’re not sure either!) and top hats as Ryde’s Steampunk Festival to open-air art in Newport and cider at the Steam Railway, late summer brings all sorts of reasons to hop across the water to the Island.

Events on the Island

Two children ride sleds down a wooden slide at Tapnell Farm Park on the Isle of Wight, with an adult watching from the top on a sunny day.

Visit Island attractions

Fill your day with the kind of places that make the Isle of Wight feel special. Step inside Osborne, wander through Ventnor Botanic Garden, ride a steam train through the countryside or head for classic family favourites like Blackgang Chine and The Needles.

Attractions on the Isle of Wight

Aerial view of a calm turquoise bay on the Isle of Wight with small boats anchored near a sandy beach, backed by dense green woodland and scattered coastal houses.

Head to the beach

Late summer beach days on the Island have a certain charm. Stretch out on the sand at Appley or Sandown, hunt for dinosaur footprints at Compton Bay or find somewhere quieter for a paddle, picnic or coastal wander.

Beaches on the Isle of Wight

Stay a little longer

Some trips deserve more than a few hours. Stay overnight and you can watch the sun go down, enjoy a slower dinner, wake up by the coast and still have another day to explore.

From romantic boltholes and family-friendly holiday parks to hotels, B&Bs and glamping stays, there are plenty of places to make your own Island base.

Find places to stay

Hotel bedroom with a large bed and open doors leading to a private balcony overlooking the sea.

Make plans on the mainland

If you’re living on the Isle of Wight and looking for a change of scene, with our midweek savings, it’s a great time to plan a trip to the mainland.

There’s plenty happening throughout the south coast and beyond, from Portsmouth events and city centre trails to big-name exhibitions, festivals and cultural experiences further afield. Take a look at our latest guide and find your reason to cross.

Explore summer experiences on the mainland

Choose the right route for you

When you’re bringing your car or motorbike, you can travel on either of our two vehicle ferry routes.

Portsmouth - Fishbourne

This crossing takes around 45 minutes and is a great choice if you’re travelling from Portsmouth itself, up the A3, London, along the M27 or further east.

You’ll arrive close to Ryde, Newport and the east side of the Isle of Wight, making it a handy option for Island days out, attractions and onward travel.

Lymington - Yarmouth

With crossings taking around 40 minutes, this is the slightly quicker route and is ideal if you’re travelling from the New Forest, Bournemouth, Dorset or the west.

It’s a beautifully picturesque crossing, too, taking you through the mouth of the Lymington River, past Hurst Castle and within sight of The Needles before arriving in West Wight.

Use the map below to compare both routes and pick the crossing that works best for you.

Portsmouth – Fishbourne

Due to coronavirus there are changes to this route/service

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Vehicle and passenger ferry

Lymington – Yarmouth