Ferry Services Between Isle of Wight and Southampton Suspended Due to Storm Herminia: Incident on 26 January 2025

On 26 January 2025, Red Funnel suspended all ferry services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton, England, due to severe weather from Storm Herminia. Both car and foot passenger services were cancelled indefinitely as high winds and adverse conditions made safe passage impossible. The suspension compounded disruptions already caused by Storm Eowyn earlier in the week.

The Met Office issued weather warnings for wind and rain across the southwest of England. Red Funnel's fast vessel service had already been subject to operational adjustments prior to Storm Herminia's arrival.

Storm Herminia brought severe high winds and widespread power outages to the southwest of England on 26 January 2025. Red Funnel made the decision to suspend all ferry operations—both vehicle and passenger services—due to unsafe sea conditions. The suspension was issued indefinitely pending improvement in weather conditions.

Operator

• Red Funnel

Route

• Isle of Wight to Southampton, England
• Services: Car ferry and foot passenger ferry

Storm Herminia brought high winds and heavy rain to the southwest of England. The Met Office issued weather warnings for both wind and rain. These conditions followed Storm Eowyn, which had already disrupted services and caused widespread impact earlier in the week.

All Red Funnel ferry services between the Isle of Wight and Southampton remain suspended indefinitely. The operator's fast vessel service had been subject to operational adjustments prior to the storm's arrival. Services are expected to resume once weather conditions improve and it is safe to do so.