COMPAGNIES DE FERRIES

. From the port of Southampton, ferries take pedestrians and cars to East Cowes. There is also a fast ferry, only for pedestrians, which runs through the Solent in 25 minutes (Red Funnel's Red Jet High Speed). (+44 8448 449 988 - www.redfunnel.co.uk)

. From Southsea, borrow from the company (pedestrian only) that deposit in Ryde (+44 2392 811 000 - www.hovertravel.co.uk).

. From Portsmouth and Lymington, ferries (pedestrians and cars) travel to Yarmouth and Ryde (+44 8713 761 000 - www.wightlink.co.uk).