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Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries operates a round-the-clock service between the English mainland and the Isle of Wight. We run every day of the year on three routes across the Solent and sail up to 230 times a day. Wightlink is the principal provider of ferry services between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland. We are the largest single user of the port of Portsmouth with more than 47,000 vessel movements over the year compared to around 3,000 naval sailings annually. Adding together our vessel movements - those around Portsmouth and those starting or finishing at Lymington - Wightlink operate over 68,000 sailings a year! We also have the fastest and most comfortable fleet on these waters. Portsmouth to Fishbourne takes approximately 40 minutes; Lymington to Yarmouth 30 minutes (both car ferries), and Portsmouth to Ryde around 18 minutes (foot passenger FastCat catamaran).

Portsmouth to Fishbourne (car & foot passenger ferry) The 35 minute crossing between our Gunwharf terminal in Portsmouth and Fishbourne is served by five purpose built vessels: St Faith, St Cecilia, St Helen, St Catherine and our 2001 built flagship, St Clare. These ships provide the only 24 hour connection to the Island for cars, passengers, coaches and freight vehicles with sailings every 30 minutes at peak times. On board there are spacious lounges, observation decks, bar and café.

Lymington to Yarmouth (car & foot passenger ferry) The shortest and fastest vehicle route to the Island is between Lymington, in the New Forest, and Yarmouth in West Wight. This 30 minute route is served by three new ferries, Wight Light, Wight Sky and Wight Sun. You can sit back in the lounges, with bar and café facilities, or relax on the observation decks as you cruise the most picturesque route to the Island. On the mainland there is easy access to Lymington from London, Southampton, Bournemouth and the West Country by road, and by rail, with Lymington Pier station being within our terminal complex.

Portsmouth to Ryde (foot passenger only) Our fastest passenger connection is provided by our high speed catamarans which run the route between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head. The comfortable catamarns connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 22 minutes. With direct mainline connections to London Waterloo, Brighton, Bristol and Southampton from Portsmouth and onward Island Line services to Brading, Sandown and Shanklin from Ryde Pier Head this is the best connected service to the Island. National Express coaches and local buses also serve our Portsmouth Harbour terminal.

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Wightlink Ferries

Wightlink ferries car and passenger ferry tickets, wightlink ferries ticket reservations, ferry timetables and passenger information for wightlink ferries sailing to and from lymington and yarmouth and from portsmouth to fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to ryde from portsmouth..

Booking Wightlink Ferries tickets has never been easier, we compare all Wightlink Ferries prices in real time providing fast quotes so you can buy the cheapest available Wightlink Ferries tickets to and from Lymington and Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to Ryde from Portsmouth online with instant confirmation.

So whether you are looking for a day's shopping trip abroad or a holiday break in Lymington and Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to Ryde from Portsmouth travelling by Wightlink Ferries is a quick, easy and stress free way to get there and back again. Book you Wightlink Ferries tickets with us and enjoy more choice and flexibility.

With the latest Wightlink Ferries crossing information and timetables for all sailings to and from Lymington and Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to Ryde from Portsmouth including information on the ferry ports and useful tourist information about the destinations our detailed route and city maps will help you plot your Wightlink Ferries ferry journey.

If are travelling to Lymington and Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to Ryde from Portsmouth then book a ferry crossing with Wightlink Ferries and arrive at your destination refreshed, relaxed and happy.

Wightlink Ferries offers fantastic fares to and from Lymington and Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne while modern catamarans zip over to Ryde from Portsmouth ferry ports.

Wightlink Ferries Service and Route Information

Portsmouth to Fishbourne boasts excellent road connections to the rest of the UK and the East of the IOW. All three routes are quick and comfortable.

Choose ferryto.net for the cheapest ferry ticket prices if you are taking a short cross channel car ferry to Calais France, a ferry to Ireland or a crossing to Amsterdam Holland. We also have ferry offers to more distant ferry travel and mini cruise destinations like Spain, Denmark and the Greek islands.

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Find out whether our vehicle ferries and FastCats are running on time and check the live status of the Wightlink service using our ferry locations map.

We update our service status regularly throughout the day, bringing you news of any delays and cancellations.

Please check in for your sailing between one hour and half an hour before your scheduled departure time.

If your sailing is delayed, please check in half an hour before your scheduled crossing time as you would normally – we’ll be working hard to make up the time.

If the sailing you’ve booked on is cancelled, we’ll be in touch with you directly to let you know what you can do.

Restricted foot passenger sailings

On certain sailings, we have to restrict the number of customers who are able to travel. All foot passengers must book in advance on these sailings – please check these sailings before turning up at the port without a booking, as we may not be able to accommodate you .

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Timetable changes: portsmouth harbour - ryde pier head, portsmouth harbour to ryde pier head.

Tuesday, 2 January to Sunday, 22 December 2024

Foot passengers must book in advance and arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled sailing time. Please allow at least 10 minutes for connections between trains and FastCats.

a Excluding 29 March, 1 April, 6 & 27 May and 26 August.

b 1 April, 6 & 27 May and 26 August only.

c 30 March, 6 & 13 April, 25 May, 1 June and every Saturday and Sunday from 20 July-1 September only.

From Tuesday 20, February to Friday, 5 April  2024 – To allow essential maintenance of the gangway at our Portsmouth Harbour FastCat port, boarding and discharging the vessels will change from during this period. All customers will board from the Portsmouth Harbour South End berth which includes a steep slope and a small number of steps. There will be no changes at Ryde Pier Head. Customers with wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and heavy luggage are advised to use our Car Ferry service from Portsmouth-Fishbourne or travel with HoverTravel during this time. Wightlink tickets, including Multilink and Season ticket passes, will be accepted on all HoverTravel services including the Hover Bus from Southsea to Portsmouth Hard.

Special timetables operate during Isle of Wight Festival (20-24 June 2024)

Sailing times, while correct at time of publication (October 2023), are subject to alteration.

For operating reasons ships may sail a little before or after sailing times.

Portsmouth Harbour

Ryde pier head, timetable changes: lymington - yarmouth, lymington to yarmouth.

Monday, 25 March to Sunday, 3 November 2024

If you are travelling by vehicle please check in at least 30 minutes but no more than one hour before the scheduled sailing time and foot passengers at least 15 minutes before the scheduled sailing time. Foot passengers must book in advance.

* Restricted passenger numbers. It is essential foot passengers book in advance.

a Thursday’s only.

Friday, 28 June and Monday 15 July – seperate timetable

Sailing times, while correct at time of publication (January 2024), are subject to alteration.

For operating reasons ships may sail a little before or after advertised sailing times.

Friday, 28 June and Monday, 15 July 2024 Only

Monday, 4 November to Sunday, 22 December 2024

Timetable changes: Portsmouth - Fishbourne

Portsmouth to fishbourne.

If you are travelling by vehicle please check in at least 30 minutes but no more than one hour before the scheduled sailing time and foot passengers at least 15 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

*Restricted passenger numbers. Booking essential.

a 1 April, 6 & 27 May and 26 August only.

b Thursday’s only.

c Wednesday’s and Thursday’s between 3-11 May and 29 May-29 August only.

d Excludes Tuesday’s.

For operating reasons ships may sail a little before or after the advertised times.

Monday, 4 November to Sunday, 15 December 2024

*Restricted passenger numbers Monday to Friday only.

a Excluding Tuesday’s

Travel Updates

Portsmouth - fishbourne | restricted passenger numbers.

Booking essential on 03:00 and 05:00 sailings

Our Monday to Friday 03:00 and 05:00 sailings from Portsmouth to Fishbourne have restricted passenger numbers.

Booking is essential for customers wishing to travel on these sailings, including Multilink Pass and Season Ticket holders.

Lymington - Yarmouth | Restricted passenger numbers

Booking essential on 06:05 sailings

Our 06:05 sailings from Lymington to Yarmouth  have restricted passenger numbers.

Yarmouth - Lymington | Restricted passenger numbers

Booking essential on 11:05 sailings

Our 11:05 sailings from Yarmouth to Lymington have restricted passenger numbers.

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Moscow Muled

Best virgin moscow mule recipe.

Nov 30, 2019

Wherever there are great cocktail recipes, there are equally fabulous mocktail recipes for those of us who enjoy all the style and taste of cocktails without liquor. In this post, we reveal the best recipe for the Virgin Moscow Mule on the internet! Let's get started!

Introduction

A cocktail is essentially a blend of two or more ingredients of which at least one is alcoholic. As of late, cocktails are getting more inventive with upwards of four and five ingredients.

The Moscow Mule keeps it classically simple with only three ingredients that most of us already have at home. Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.

The intense burn of the ginger beer blended with the refreshing sourness of lime juice delights the palate and warms you right up from the first sip.

There are a multitude of practical reasons for choosing a mocktail over a cocktail.

This could include health concerns and diet practices. Or, maybe you're the designated driver and don't want to miss out on a fun night with your social group.

Whatever the reason, mocktails make sure no one is left out.

Most will say that a mocktail is simply a recipe for any cocktail sans the alcoholic ingredient(s), but we're going to show you fantastic ways to enjoy a Virgin Moscow Mule without sacrificing flavor or taste.

Ingredients:

• Sparkling Water 
• Fresh limes 
• Ginger beer 
• Simple syrup

Instructions:

• You can either muddle a couple of fresh limes or use freshly squeezed lime juice. We won't tell if you decide to do both ;)
• Next, combine your favorite sparkling water and a splash of ginger beer
• Add a serving of simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar)
• Stir. If you have a shaker on hand, you can also shake the combined ingredients together, but be cautious when pouring as the turbulence may have created a little extra fizz from the sparkling water.
• Pour over ice

With this excellent non-alcoholic version of the Moscow Mule, you can have guilt-free seconds or even thirds!

Health Benefits

Typically, in every 6 oz serving of the traditional Moscow Mule cocktail there are approximately 180 to 200 calories.

One fantastic upside of making a Moscow Mule mocktail is that with the extraction of vodka (say 1.5 oz) you can eliminate around 96 calories, meaning that a typical 6 oz serving is approximately 100 calories or less!

Layers of Flavors

Now that we've laid the foundations, it's time to explore the variations and wonderful layers we can add to perfect our Virgin Moscow Mule.  With these alterations, your mocktails are sure to be enjoyed by all!

In addition to following the preparation of the basic recipe noted above, we suggest adding a few slices of fresh ginger to the mix.

To fully extract the flavors of the ginger, consider muddling it with your limes. Be careful to strain afterward, unless you want to be sucking up bits of ginger through your straw and set your mouth ablaze!

Coupled with the ginger beer, this is sure to amplify the smoldering tones of the original cocktail's taste.

Be sure to use ginger beer and not ginger ale. Most commercially sold ginger beer, though fermented, is alcohol-free. It differs from ginger ale in the way it is manufactured. The intensity of ginger essence in ginger ale isn’t comparable to that of the essence in ginger beer.

So, if you decide to replace ginger beer with ginger ale, you’ll be disappointed at the silenced flavors of ginger in your drink. Essentially, what you’d be drinking wouldn’t be a Moscow Mule at all.

Take it from us, use ginger beer!

If you would rather direct your variations or additions towards the sweet and fruity citrus flavors of your Virgin Mule, you can switch out the simple syrup for a fruit-flavored syrup.

Use a lime-flavored syrup if you would like to stay true to the original characteristics of the classic Moscow Mule.

If you're looking to put a spin on your virgin mule, don't be afraid to try any berry-flavored syrup for an extra layer of fruity goodness.

Sugar-Free Options

Not everyone is a fan of sugar and all things sweet. With this modification, the recipe can accommodate those of us who are patrolling our sugar intake due to dieting and/or health concerns.

More specifically, if you're counting calories or looking to steer clear of sugar all together, you can modify the Virgin Mule recipe by using sugar-free syrup. 

With 8 grams of sugar in one tablespoon of conventional syrup, the sugar-free option is a great way to go. A couple of dollops of the sugar-free syrup is a guilt-free way to enjoy the sweetness of this mocktail without the guilt.

Depending on your location and accessibility, you may or may not find brands of sugar-free syrup.  All the merrier if you can!

If you can’t find sugar-free syrup, another option is to use flavored sparkling water to add some additional flavour to your mocktail.  Some brands of flavored sparkling water are sold in tasty flavors with no sugar, no sweeteners, and no calories. Furthermore, the carbonation in sparkling water will augment the invigorating fizz of the ginger beer.  Win-win-win!

Serving Time

Just because we've decided to forego the alcohol component doesn't mean we're also forsaking presentation. We 're all about balance in life as well as in mocktails. So, if one component of the drink has been removed, another must be added!

And what better place to embellish then in the presentation?

It's no secret that the Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug . There are a variety of reasons why, and one of them is that copper is trusted to maintain a cooler temperature. In addition, the copper adds a "zing" to the flavor of the cocktail with each sip.

Whatever the reason, we can't deny that a Moscow Mule served in a copper mug just looks and feels right. The same is to be said for a Virgin Mule.

Besides, if we’re talking about looks, no one has to know you’re drinking a mocktail if you don’t want them to. The copper mug will keep your secret!

In lieu of serving your Virgin Mule in a copper mug, you can serve it in any bar glass. With so many types and shapes of cocktail glasses, there really is no reason why you couldn't enjoy your mocktail in a highball, an old fashion glass, or even a martini glass.

Whatever you have on hand should work just fine!

Garnish Like a Pro

Add a lime wedge to the rim and voila!

Want to take things up a notch? Drag the lime wedge along the rim of your glass, allowing the citrus to coat the edge. Turn your glass upside down into a plate of salt or sugar.

Extra points for presentation and added flavor with every sip!

For herb garnishes, clap your choice of herbs between your hands to bruise it lightly and release its essential oils and aroma.  Mint works great!

And here's an extra tip. If you have them, sprinkle a few pomegranate seeds on the surface of your drink! However, be careful if drinking with a straw as those little seeds will get sucked right up! It’s also a beautiful addition to your Virgin Mule, as you can see in the photo below.

We hope this article has been useful in helping to introduce you to the Virgin Moscow Mule! The Moscow Mule is an incredibly versatile drink, so don't hesitate to let your creativity push you to experiment with new variations. And, if you want to take your presentation and style up a notch, make sure to equip your kitchen bar with a few copper mugs !

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