Wightlink has produced a short film showing the steps it is taking to ensure travel is as safe as possible while the COVID-19 threat remains.
The film is part of Wightlink’s commitment to safe travel both now and in future as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Cross-Solent traffic remains a small fraction of what would usually be expected at this time of the year. But there has been a slow increase in volumes in line with evolving Government advice and, with further announcements expected, Wightlink is keen to demonstrate it is taking a range of safety precautions.
The film includes advice to travellers on what they can expect on arrival at ports and on board vessels, most of which remain ‘stay in car’ services. The film also shows how passengers are helped to socially distance on sailings where the lounges and outside decks are in use.
Keith Greenfield, Wightlink chief executive, says:
“For the foreseeable future, journeys with all cross-Solent carriers will be different. We are keen to show visitors what travelling with us looks like now and what steps they need to take to comply with Government advice.
“We continue to abide by Government and local council guidelines and inform our customers of current travel advice – but it is helpful for those travelling with us to know what safety steps they need to take and what safety measures they will encounter as they journey with us.
“The film is also an assurance that Wightlink puts safety at the forefront of all we do and never more so than during the coronavirus pandemic.”
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For more information visit www.wightlink.co.uk/coronavirus.
where is the fastcat – the islands economy won’t get going without tourists
Tourists will not come until places are open like pubs and restaurants and pleasure parks.
Someone has to make the first move… tourism won’t pick up until pubs, hotels and guesthouses open and it’s not worth their while to open if tourists can’t get here!
So echo, are you going to censor this? I’ve tamed it for you. Pathetic. Anyway, why would anyone come or go on holiday with restrictions? That’s it echo, now that didn’t hurt you did it?
Too little information, too late. We’ve already cancelled our holiday and lost money.
Still concerned about reception we would get from the Islanders.
Too many compromises and unknowns.
I have a holiday booked for July, was fully paid before the lockdown. If its safe to come over i will be coming over. If any island residents feel the need to say something i will say something back!
Unless you plan swimming with the chain ferry or jumping off the black gang chine rollercoaster, then the island is as safe as any where else. Please forget about the lies covid 19, I mean aids was going to kill us all, bird flu, SARS,etc etc.