Do you need a passport for the Isle of Wight ferry?

Do you need a passport for the 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!

Do kids need a passport to go on a cruise?

Children under the age of 16 who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada are exempt from the passport requirement for land and sea border crossings.

Can I go to Isle of Wight on my car?

Vehicle ferry routes We have two car ferry routes linking Hampshire with the Isle of Wight. Our Lymington – Yarmouth route is the fastest and most scenic, linking the new Forest with West Wight. Journeys on this connection take just 40 minutes.

Where can I travel to without a passport from the UK?

Do you need ID for ferry to Isle of Wight?

No, the Isle of Wight is inside the UK and not subject to any border control. ID is required if you are claiming a concession discount or if you want to purchase alcohol and look under 21.

Can you travel by sea without a passport?

Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

Is Isle of Wight expensive?

The cost of living on the Island is pretty much in line with anywhere else on the south coast. In some cases, it can be a little more expensive as everything has to be shipped across by ferry. This has led to a relatively high cost of groceries which is actually on a par with London.

Do I need a passport for the IOW?

Do you need a passport to visit the Island? You don't need a passport to travel here – and you don't need a visa, either. That's what makes a holiday to the Island so easy! Just remember that if you're an international traveller, you'll need a passport to enter the UK first.

How much is a pint of beer in the Isle of Wight?

From memory prices on the Island are about the same as the mainland, so about £5 for a pint of basic lager, more if you opt for a premium lager such as Estrella.

Do you need a dog passport for Isle of Wight?

Myth-buster – you don't need a passport to reach the Isle of Wight and neither does your dog! Here's what you will need: A bottle of water. A portable bowl.

What is the quickest ferry crossing to Isle of Wight?

Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.

Do you stay in your car on the Isle of Wight ferry?

No, customers are not allowed to remain on the car decks during the crossing.

Do ferries check passports?

Do I need a passport when traveling on a ferry? The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your own nationality. On most international routes you will need your passport to check-in, however there are exceptions to this.

What happens if I miss my Isle of Wight ferry?

If you arrive up to 2 hours after your scheduled sailing we will do our best to get you on the next available sailing, but you may have to wait some time. 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.

Do you take your passport on shore excursions?

Taking Your Passport Should you take your passport with you on shore excursions? No, you shouldn't bring your passport, unless your tour requires it. We recommend bringing your driver's license as a form of ID instead. You don't want to risk losing your passport ashore.

Can you travel by boat without a passport?

Closed-Loop Cruises If you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.

Can I stay in my car on a ferry?

All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.

Do they check your bags on a ferry?

Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.