This September, the Southampton International Boat Show is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever and this year, in partnership with Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight Ferry Operator, they are bringing you two promotions.

For residents and visitors heading to the show from the Island there’s an exclusive discounted Red Jet travel to get you to the show. And for those visiting from the mainland, there’s a competition to win a day out at the show, before hopping aboard the Hi-Speed Red Jet from Southampton for a relaxing overnight stay in Cowes.

Those travelling to the show (13-22 September) from the Isle of Wight can take advantage of an exclusive Red Jet fare to get you there: adult tickets just £12.50 day return and children only £6.20 day return – making the total cost for travel and entry to the show, if coming from the Island, just £32.49 per adult. Two children under 18 can enter the show for free with a paying adult, making it less than £20 per person for family of four (two adult, two children) to enter the show and sail over with Red Funnel. Bigger families, fret not; bring a party of six (two adults and four children) for just £15 per person with travel!

Ensuring no one needs to rush off early the last Red Jet will depart from Southampton at 22:30, giving you plenty of time to enjoy all the action in the Shipyard – which is keeping its doors open until 9pm on both Saturday 14 and Saturday 22 for the opening and closing parties. DJ Chris Moyles will be taking to the decks for the show opening, with the Symphonic Ibiza, bringing it to a close.

To take advantage of this exclusive Red Jet travel and show ticket offer visit: https://ww2.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy-tickets/southampton-international-boat-show-2024/10057289?promocode=RF2024 (This special promotional offer will be listed at the bottom of the page in a green box).

Also at this year’s show will be Red Funnel’s mascot and kids favourite ‘Captain Ted Funnel’ on the special school’s day, Tuesday 17 September.  See if you can spot him for a photo op!  Share your pics on social media using the hashtag #SIBS24

As well as the ferry ticket offer, you can take part in an exclusive competition to win an ‘Island Escape’ for two. Enter for a chance to win an overnight package that includes:

  • Two adult general admission tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show
  • Round-trip travel on the high-speed Red Jet from Southampton to the Isle of Wight.
  • A relaxing overnight stay with breakfast on Friday 20 September at The Caledon Guest House located in the heart of Cowes.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize visit https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/sibscompetition. See competition website page for full Terms and conditions.

The competition is open to all, running from 15 July to 15 August.  The winner will be announced on 16 August.

Get your ticket

Tickets for the Boat Show can be purchased online at www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/

The show is open from 10am – 6pm daily except on the final Sunday when the show will close at 5pm.  The Shipyard will remain open until 9pm on both Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 September.