An Isle of Wight ferry firm has cancelled a sailing this morning (Friday), to allow crew to have a rest.
Red Funnel's 7.50am Red Jet sailing from Cowes to Southampton is off.
The service's next crossing will be at 8.25am.
A sign in the ferry terminal cites 'crew availability' as the reason for the cancellation.
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One passenger, Ian Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, said it was "beyond a joke".
Beyond a joke, especially when Red Funnel CEO claims it’s her companies priority to serve the Island. Cancellation not listed on website. @richardquigley @Redfail @RedFunnelFerry @iwcponline pic.twitter.com/QcCAhT0eL5
— Ian Dickens (@readthesky) November 8, 2024
On Red Funnel's website, the company said it is 'to enable sufficient rest hours for our crew'.
A spokesperson said: "We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey."
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