Wightlink is a ferry company operating routes across The Solent between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the south of England.

[2] Operation of the ferries was eventually moved under a separate subsidiary of the British Railways Board called Sealink.

[3][4] When Stena Line bought Sealink in 1990, the Isle of Wight ferries remained with Sea Containers, as Wightlink.

These ships are slightly bigger than their predecessors, with extra vehicle space, but only accommodate 360 passengers compared to 500 on the older vessels.

[10] In March 2008 Wightlink revealed that an order had been placed with FBMA Marine to construct two new passenger catamarans for the Portsmouth to Ryde service, to replace the three craft currently employed.

The flagship St Clare was to have its upper car deck adjusted so vehicles access it directly from on-shore ramps.

[16][17][18] On 15 May 2015, Wightlink announced a revised investment of £45 million to include the purchase a new ferry, upgrading St Clare and modifications to the terminals at both ends to facilitate double-deck loading.

[21][22] In August 2017, Wightlink announced that a new vehicle ferry, Victoria of Wight, would be built for the Portsmouth to Fishbourne service.