One of England’s busiest and most vital deep-water ports, Southampton port receives some of the world’s largest vessels. The port services a wide range of customers and trades, and boasts facilities for all commercial shipping lines. The port is equipped to handle all types of cargo, and also offers passenger and vehicle ferry services.

Of the two terminals at Southampton port, Terminal 1 is where you will find the passenger and vehicle ferries. The Red Funnel Group offers ferry services from Southampton to Cowes.

The passenger ferry offers numerous daily departures and takes 55 minutes to arrive in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Passengers in a hurry can opt for the high-speed ferry option that gets to West Cowes in 23 minutes.

The Red Funnel vessels offer excellent onboard facilities, including a bar, café, shop and toilets. Barring the upper deck area, the company’s ferries provide convenient access to wheelchair users. Staff members are always at hand to assist passengers on their journey. An onboard services officer is also available, if any further assistance is required.

Located on the Isle of Wight in the south of England, Cowes is well-connected to London. The capital city can be reached by road or rail in just two hours, once travellers are on the mainland. The ferry terminal at Cowes is conveniently located, providing easy access to the port area, banks, shops and restaurants. It is only a four-minute walk to the shopping area, and a three-minute walk to the water taxi berth and the floating bridge.

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