Red Funnel has confirmed it will run an amended vehicle ferry timetable on Saturday (23rd) and again on Wednesday (27th December). The changes stem from Red Falcon being unable to return into service due to ongoing engine repair works, alongside other essential maintenance. Red Kestrel, the operator’s freight-only vessel, is being deployed to help ease demand. The following vehicle ferry sailings will be cancelled: Saturday 23rd December Departing Southampton: 14:15, 17:15 Departing East Cowes: 15:45, 18:45 Wednesday 27th December Departing Southampton: 05:15, 17:15 Departing East Cowes: 06:45, 18:45 Red Funnel is contacting all impacted customers to offer new crossing times, including arrival time advice for all passengers travelling on 27th December, as its expected to be a busy travel day. Passengers travelling on Sunday 24th, Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December are unaffected. Leanna Lakes, Operations Director at Red Funnel, said:
“We apologise for the changes to our timetable as we complete essential maintenance. We understand how important travel is over the holidays and thank our customers for their patience and understanding. Rest assured, crossings on Christmas eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are unaffected.”
Red Funnel’s Red Jet service remains unaffected and is currently running to timetable.
