Ferry crossing status every 15 minutes
Up-to-date Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel crossing information, so you know before you reach the terminal.
Weekdays 7am–10:15am and 3:30pm–6:45pm. Continuously 7am–7:45pm at weekends and bank holidays.
The Island's audio guide, live on DAB and online.
Ferry crossing updates, weather, tide times and what's on today, all day, for the people of the Isle of Wight and the two million visitors who come here every year.
Three ways to tune in
DAB radio is the easiest once you're on the Island. Online and Alexa work anywhere, so you can listen before you set off.
On DAB digital radio
Broadcast across the Isle of Wight on the Wight Digital Radio multiplex. Look for us in your station list as
WIGHT TOURIST
Radios with a short display show TOURIST. Just arrived and can't see us? Your radio needs a quick rescan.
How to rescan your DAB radioOnline, right here
Stream us on any phone, tablet or computer.
What we are
Isle of Wight Tourist Radio is a free, round-the-clock audio guide to the Island. No presenters chatting over the music, no phone-ins, just the practical information a visitor needs, refreshed through the day.
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Ferry & hovercraft crossingsLive status for Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel.
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Weather & tide timesUpdated forecasts and tides for the Island's beaches and harbours.
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What's on todayEvents, festivals and things to do during your stay.
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Town by townLocal guides to Cowes, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Yarmouth and more.
On air around the clock
Island night sounds, 11pm to 5am
Six hours of gentle waves recorded on the Island's own beaches, with no adverts, to help you drift off after a day out.
Every night on DAB, online and Alexa.
Offers and the Island shop
Deals on attractions, tickets and ferry travel for listeners.
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Heard in cars, holiday lets and on the beach
Advertise on DAB radio across the Island
Visitors tune in on the ferry over and keep us on all week for ferry times, weather and what's on. Put your business in front of them while they're deciding where to go.
- Reach visitors and Island residents on DAB, online and Alexa
- Book and pay online in a few minutes, no sales call needed
- Packages priced for small local businesses
- We can write and produce your advert for you
Or email hello@touristradio.co.uk to talk it through first.
Get in touch
Listener, visitor or Island business, we'd like to hear from you.
Email hello@touristradio.co.uk
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