Isle of Wight Festival Transfer
WHAT IS AN ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL TRANSFER?
Why faff around with ferries and buses when you can travel in style? We offer private, skippered RIB transfers direct to the Isle of Wight Festival, fast, smooth and relaxed.
Departing from Ocean Village, close to Southampton train station and multiple bus stops, we’ll whisk you across the Solent in around an hour. Depending on the tide, we’ll drop you at Island Harbour, just a short walk from the festival entrance. If tides don’t allow, we’ll take you to East Cowes instead, from where it’s a brief taxi ride or shuttle‑bus hop to the festival grounds.
Whether you’re heading over for the full weekend, camping, or just popping over for the day, this is the easiest, most enjoyable way to arrive.
We operate fully licensed RIBs with all required safety equipment, so whether you’re travelling alone or in a group of friends, you’ll be in safe hands.
- Pricing for Standard (One Way) Transfer from Southampton to Isle of Wight: £60 per seat or book the whole boat for £450 (8 seats)
- Pricing for Standard (One Way) Return from Isle of Wight to Southampton: £60 per seat or book the whole boat for £450 (8 seats)
- Pricing for Late Night Return to Southampton or Hamble Point Marina: £100 per seat (minimum 6 people)
Don't forget to book your return journey!
HOW TO BOOK
Book online, using the links further down this page.
Alternatively, just drop us a line letting us know your preferred travel day, number of people and whether you need a return or one‑way trip. We’ll take care of the rest, from berthing to drop‑off logistics, so you can focus on the music and good times.
TRANSFER SCHEDULE
Arrive and depart the IOW Festival by RIB. Collection from Ocean Village Marina in Southampton so only a short trip from the train station. Due to tidal restrictions, the destination will either be Island Harbour, which is a 10-minute walk to the festival entrance, or East Cowes which is a 20-minute taxi.
*Festival site refers to drop off at Island Harbour Marina.
18 June - to IOW:
- Depart Southampton: 11am, Arrive at Festival site: 12.30
- Depart Southampton: 2pm, Arrive at Festival site: 3.30pm
- Depart Southampton: 5pm, Arrive at East Cowes: 6pm
19 June - to IOW:
- Depart Southampton: 11.30am, Arrive at Festival site: 1pm
- Depart Southampton: 2.30pm, Arrive at Festival site: 4pm
- Depart Southampton: 5.30pm, Arrive at Festival site: 6.30pm
20 June - to IOW:
- Depart Southampton: 11am, Arrive at East Cowes: 12.30pm
- Depart Southampton: 2pm, Arrive at Festival site: 3.30pm
- Depart Southampton: 5pm, Arrive at Festival site: 6.30pm
21 June - to IOW:
- Depart Southampton: 11am, Arrive at East Cowes: 12pm
- Depart Southampton: 2pm, Arrive at Festival site: 3.30pm
- Depart Southampton: 5pm, Arrive at Festival site: 6pm
22 June - Return to Southampton
- Depart Festival site: 8am, Arrive at Southampton: 9.30am
- Depart East Cowes: 11am, Arrive at Southampton: Midday
- Depart East Cowes: 1pm, Arrive at Southampton: 2pm
TRANSFER SCHEDULE - LATE NIGHT RETURNS
Looking for a late night departure from the IOW Festival by RIB?
Collection from Island Harbour Marina - tide permitting. Drop off location will either be at Hamble Point Marina or Ocean Village Marina.
Minimum booking of 6 seats required.
19 June:
- Depart IOW: 11.45pm, Arrive at Hamble Point Marina or Southampton: 1.45am
20 June:
- Depart IOW: 11.45pm, Arrive at Hamble Point Marina or Southampton: 1.45am
21 June:
- Depart IOW: 11pm, Arrive at Hamble Point Marina or Southampton: 12.30am
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