Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Red-Jet-7

In a troubling incident on December 5, 2024, a 60-year-old man from Totland was taken into custody at the Cowes ferry terminal after a fellow passenger collapsed during a journey on the 'Red Jet 7'. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary responded to the call shortly before 10 p.m. GMT, where they found a man in his 20s who had suffered minor injuries. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The older man is now facing allegations of possession with intent to supply a controlled substance, and he remains in police custody. This event caused delays for the ferry service, impacting the scheduled departures from Southampton at 10:30 p.m. and Cowes at 11:15 p.m.

On the morning of August 24, Red Funnel announced the cancellation of several sailings due to technical difficulties affecting two of its vessels. The 7:50 a.m. service of the 'Red Jet 7' departing from Cowes and the subsequent 8:30 a.m. sailing of the 'Red Osprey' from East Cowes were both affected. The cancellations arose from a generator malfunction on the 'Red Jet 7' and an issue with the Voith unit on the 'Red Osprey.' Passengers are advised to check for updates and alternate travel options due to these disruptions.

The Red Jet service operated by Red Funnel is facing significant disruptions that are anticipated to last until at least March 22. Due to ongoing water jet complications with the 'Red Jet 6' and a technical issue affecting the starboard jet room on the 'Red Jet 7', a replacement vessel from Blue Funnel has been deployed. Passengers should be prepared for extended travel times, with journey durations extending up to 50 minutes compared to the usual 28 minutes. In response to the disruptions, Red Funnel has announced the addition of three extra sailings from both Southampton and Cowes during peak hours. Currently, the 'Red Jet 6' is docked in Southampton alongside the 'Red Jet 4', while the 'Red Jet 7' has been sent to Wight Shipyard in East Cowes for repairs on its jet propulsion system. Here are the updated Red Jet crossing schedules from March 19 to March 22: **Departures from Southampton:** 05:30, 06:40, 07:50, 09:00, 10:20, 11:30, 12:40, 13:50, 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30, 19:40, 21:05, 22:30. **Departures from West Cowes:** 06:05, 07:15, 08:25, 09:35, 10:55, 12:05, 13:15, 14:25, 15:35, 16:45, 17:55, 19:05, 20:15, 21:40, 23:05. In addition, Blue Funnel will be providing extra crossings as follows: **Departures from Southampton:** 07:30, 09:50, 16:50. **Departures from West Cowes:** 06:30, 08:50, 15:50. Travelers are advised to check the latest updates and adjust their travel plans accordingly.