Red Funnel is kicking off 2026 with its biggest-ever ticket giveaway, offering 5,000 free day-return foot passenger tickets exclusively to Isle of Wight residents.
This unprecedented giveaway also coincides with Red Funnel celebrating its 165th anniversary – and is a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the Island community for generations of support.
Fran Collins, Red Funnel CEO, has said:
“We’re incredibly proud to have served the Isle of Wight for so many years, and this giveaway is one way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us through every chapter of our story.
“We hope these tickets help kick off 2026 as a year of connection, adventure and celebration for Islanders, while also heralding the start of a new chapter with our owners, Njord Partners.
“Red Funnel is, and always has been, committed to serving the Isle of Wight, and this giveaway is the latest step in demonstrating that commitment for today and into the future.”
Red Funnel has pledged its commitment to customer loyalty, with further plans afoot to deliver a simplified and fair pricing structure, an easy-to-access loyalty scheme and ongoing improvements to its fleet and facilities.
This landmark giveaway, celebrating the strong bond between Red Funnel and Island residents, sees 5,000 day-return foot passenger tickets made available for travel at any time during 2026.
Whether used for a day out, a family visit or a spontaneous adventure, Red Funnel hopes the ticket giveaway will get 2026 off to a flying start, bringing people together and spreading joy in the year to come.
To be in with a chance of winning, Island residents simply need to sign up to Red Funnel’s Island newsletter by 25th January 2026. All subscribers, including those already receiving the newsletter, will be automatically entered into a prize draw, with winners selected at random and notified by email.
Won’t be able to use as ferries will be broken like as not
Translation- you will not be able to use it, since the ferry will have broken down.
Big deal! Foot passengers only. How about some free vehicle tickets?
Still a nice gesture from Red Funnel.
Haven’t heard of Wightlink giving any
freebies.
Red Funnel do so many good deals for island residents,
shame Wightlink doesn’t do the same.
Well done to Red Funnel
They’ll scrape that money back by cancelling a few ferries!!