Southampton Ferry Port Information
Southampton ferry port is home to Red Funnel ferries who offer ferry crossings from Southampton to Cowes, Isle of Wight.
However Southampton Ferries to the Isle of Wight are currently not available to be booked through ferryonline.co.uk. Please choose an alternative ferry operator such as Wightlink Ferries and Hovertravel who both offer alternative routes to the Isle of Wight. Use our booking form above for the latest prices and availability.
Famous the world over for being the port that the Titanic set sail from, it has continued to thrive as the UK's premier Cruise Ship port with two dedicated terminals. It began life as the ancient seaport of Hamptun, from which Southampton gets its name. Early traders came from France, Greece and the Middle East.
Southampton has a long history as a major trading post and had great strategic importance during both world wars.
Port of Southampton services
The Port of Southampton is Great Britain's premier port on the country's south coast. The facility is operated and owned by Associated British Ports. The port is situated at the top of the Solent River, and is a spacious facility providing outstanding amenities for all passengers using the port's trade navigation routes. Commercial shipping lines and ferry passengers accounts for over 7% of all UK Seaborne trade - over 35 million tonnes of cargo.
The Port of Southampton has two ferry terminal buildings. Terminal 1 serves as a car and passenger terminal, while Terminal 2 is a hub for high-speed ferry crossings. Red Funnel operates ferry services from the two terminals.
Red Funnel ships offer specially designated facilities for physically disabled and elderly people, featuring convenient lifts between vehicle and passenger decks. For further help, passengers are recommended to notify the ferry operator of any special requirements at the time of booking.