An Isle of Wight ferry service has cancelled rush hour sailings today (Monday, November 4) due to crew shortages.

Red Jet services from Southampton at 3.35pm, 4.45pm and 5.55pm have been cancelled.

Crossings from West Cowes at 4.10pm, 5.20pm and 6.30pm have also been cancelled due to limited availability of crew.

This morning, Red Jet cancelled its 7.50am and 9am crossings from West Cowes and its 8.25am crossing from Southampton.

The cancellations also were the result of limited availability of crew.

The 4.10pm and 5.20pm sailings from Southampton and the 4.45pm sailing from West Cowes today are currently unaffected.

Red Funnel has apologised for the inconvenience caused to journeys on their service status timetable.