Travelling by Redjet
A life guide to help you travel independently by Redjet - Cowes to Southampton, developing your independence so you can travel on and off the island is important.
Table of Contents
Useful Links
Programme goals
We have identified three key goals for each lifeguide.
Click on each goal for more information.
Get to know your surroundings
A great way to prepare for anything new, is to become familiar with it. This builds your confidence to develop the skill.
What can I do to prepare?
Top tips to help you succeed whatever the situation.
Go and watch a sailing before travelling so you can get used to the environment
Pick a day with calm water and no wind for your first journey
Try not to travel at busy times i.e when people are going to work or in school holidays or Cowes week
Plan a treat at your destination e.g Westquay shops
What to do in unexpected events
Handy Tips
Some handy reminders in sequence, to help your confidence flow.
Resources available to you
Spend some time getting to know these helpful websites before completing this skill.
Spend some time getting to know some useful information on some websites to develop your skill. We have selected some key pages that are useful for you, taking you straight to the information that matters.
Accessibility; Sensory Guide
Pictures and descriptions of what you might see, hear and feel. Suggestions for seating and assistance. Information for Red jet and Car ferry.
Passanger assistance
Advice on how to book, plan your journey and examples of the onboard announcements.
Redjet Travel information
Information about red jet services and timetables
Communication
Key phrases to practice and say, talking to new people can be tricky but people really do want to help so get used to asking for key things. Having a lanyard or card that explains your hidden disability can also be useful to show people. Self advocacy is important and remember people with disabilities have a right to equal access to opportunities!
Vocabulary
Looking for helpful resources? Check out our toolkit. You’ll find everything.
Berth
A secure parking spot or slip at a wharf, pier, or marina where a boat ties up to load, unload, or store, e.g 'We are about to berth in Cowes'
Cabin Attendant
A cabin attendant, also known as cabin crew, is a member of a boat crew responsible for passenger safety, customer service and security during travel
Craft
Another name for the boat
Destination
Arrive at the place you are travelling too.
Lifejacket
A life jacket is a piece of wearable safety equipment designed to keep a person afloat in water and turn an unconscious wearer face-up.
Accessibilty video for car ferry and redjet
Welcome aboard! Take a tour of the boat with us.
Questionnaire
Looking for support on-the-go?
Download Our Toolkit
A range of useful printable templates to help you become organised and prepared for each lifeguide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions just ask !
What is the Redjet
It is a fast passanger service from Cowes to Southampton via a catamaran. It takes about 25 minutes.
Still have questions?
Just contact us, we are happy to help.