How many cars can fit on Isle of Wight ferry?
How many cars can fit on Isle of Wight ferry? These vessels are some of the largest ferries to serve the Isle of Wight, each capable of carrying over 200 cars and up to 892 passengers, and each completing an impressive 4,000 sailings each year – that's 45,000 miles per vessel!
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!
Can you eat on red funnel ferries?
One of the most fun parts of travelling is dining out – and your journey is no exception. Red Funnel's onboard restaurants feature delicious, carefully prepared dishes made with fresh local ingredients from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many cars fit on a Brittany ferry?
1,940 passengers, 554 cars or 40 lorries, 362 cabins, 1,168 beds, 319 reclining seats, café, restaurant, self-service restaurant, bars, gift shops, 2 cinemas, video games area, children's playroom, Wi-Fi.
Has an Isle of Wight ferry ever sunk?
TSMV Shanklin was a passenger ferry that operated between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight between 1951 and 1980. Renamed Prince Ivanhoe she went on to become a pleasure cruiser in the Bristol Channel but in 1981 sank off the Welsh coast on her first season.
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.
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.
What documents do I need to travel to Isle of Wight?
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 many cars can a ferry carry?
The largest vessel can accommodate 200 cars and 2,500 passengers while the smallest ferry can carry 34 cars and 200 passengers.
How many cars can fit on Irish Ferries?
Ulysses is the largest car ferry in the World and can carry 1342 cars and 2000 passengers. She is wonderfully equipped and onboard you will find a myriad of facilities including restaurants, cinemas, TV lounges, video and electronic games, children's play area, two large lounge bars, a shop and a club class lounge.
What happens if I miss my ferry time?
If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.
Has an Irish ferry ever sunk?
The MV Princess Victoria sank on January 31, 1953, in the North Channel with 133 people losing their lives. This was the worst maritime disaster involving a ferry until the Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987.