Frequent Travellers
Welcome to Red Funnel's Island Club
Whether a regular commuter, a company with business travellers or an individual looking to make more than 10 sailings per year, Red Funnel's Island Club is the ideal choice.
The Island Club offers a range of options to suit foot passengers, car or small van drivers and motorcycle riders. The options are flexible, starting with either a 7-day Ticket for the Hi-Speed Red Jet Service right the way through to 50 pre-bookable car crossings.
Island Club card holders also get the added benefit of discounts at selected local shops, restaurants and a quality leisure club, not to mention 10% OFF any food or drink (excluding alcoholic beverages) purchased onboard Red Funnel’s Vehicle Ferries, Red Jets or at the ferry terminals.
Vehicle Ferry Service (Southampton/East Cowes route)
Island Club Travel Cards
A card which you can pre-load with crossings in denominations of 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 single journeys - the more you buy in a single transaction the more you save! Every time you cross the Solent using your Travel Card a crossing credit will be deducted.
- Simple to set up with a credit/debit card or corporate account. All you have to do is complete the online Application Form or use the one in the current Island Club leaflet.
- Travel Cards can be recharged with further trips at any time online or by calling 0845 330 8898.
- Crossings are valid for 12-months from the date of purchase.
- Joint Travel Cards can be issued for car & driver. Green Travel Cards are required for individual passenger travel.
- Island Club dedicated check-in means no queuing at the Ticket Office and, whenever operational conditions permit, Gold Card Members will enjoy priority loading.
- For complete peace of mind, members can also pre-book crossings online or via the Travel Centre (0845 330 8898).
- Travel Card Members also benefit from the Island Club Travel Point Scheme.* Every £ spent on travel earns 1 point. For private travellers, each point has a redemption value of £0.04p. For example, 200 points are worth £8.00, which can be used to help pay for additional Travel Card journeys or non-Travel Card bookings.
- Members receive a monthly statement detailing travel to date and remaining journey credits. Plus, reminder letters are sent out to Members whenever remaining credits fall below a specified level.
- Membership of the Island Club helps improve control of travel costs, especially for Corporate Members.
- All members can benefit from the Island Club's Card Protection Scheme which covers theft or loss (FREE to Gold Card members).
- For added security, each member has a secret PIN number and a personal customer number and photograph are displayed on the Travel Card.
- Cards can be personalised with a company logo or individual photo.
- All members get a range of exclusive Island Club Discounts at a selection of local establishments.
* Points are valid for 12-months from the date of issue and can be used for full or part purchase of tickets at our standard rates on the Vehicle Ferry Service, excluding Red Funnel Holidays.
Red Jet Hi-Speed Service (Southampton/West Cowes route)
Island Club Season Tickets
For Red Jet Hi-Speed passengers who travel on a regular basis a Season Ticket or a book of tickets could be just what you need to make big savings on your travel costs.
- 7-day, 30 day, 6 month or 12 month Season Tickets are available.
- Student discounts (16+ yrs) are also available for Isle of Wight residents attending a full time course on the mainland.
- All Season Tickets offer unlimited Hi-Speed travel on the West Cowes/Southampton route and passenger travel between East Cowes/Southampton on the Vehicle Ferry service, on any date and on any sailing subject to availability.
- 6 and 12 month Season Ticket holders are entitled to join the Island Club Card Protection Scheme to cover against loss or theft - the cost is £15.00
- Season Ticket applications can be made online or via the form in the Island Club leaflet.
- If you are in possession of a valid ID Card bearing your photograph, 30 Day and 7 Day Season Tickets can either be purchased online or from the ticket offices at West Cowes and Terminal 2, Southampton.
- For 2008, card holders can benefit from a range of exclusive Island Club Discounts from partners.
Island Club Books of Tickets
Books of 20 Single tickets (adult/child) and 20 Day Return tickets, valid for 12 months from the date of issue, are available. They are ideal for businesses that wish to purchase tickets in advance for corporate clients or employees. Books of tickets can be purchased online or by calling 0845 330 8898.
Student Saver Tickets
Available to Isle of Wight residents who are enrolled on a full time education course on the mainland. Available in books of 20 Hi-Speed Day Returns, valid for use 1 Sept to 31 July. Must be accompanied by a valid Student ID card bearing the holders photograph.
Student Saver tickets and Student ID Cards can be ordered online or by calling 0845 330 8898. Application forms are also available from East & West Cowes Ticket Offices.
Dedicated service...
- 0845 330 8898
- islandclub@redfunnel.co.uk