Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2011 | Page 140

BUSINESS Solent cruising Solent & Wightline Cruises have travelled a long way – and not jut on the water - since their humble beginnings back in 1977. The company was founded under its original name of Solent Cruises to coincide with the annual Cowes Week Regatta, and their one little ‘Jenny’ boat was able to accommodate just 12 passengers. Now, 34 years later the firm can boast an extensive fleet of vessels that can hold from around 60 up to 500 passengers. The largest vessel, the 'Wight Scene' has furnished Solent and Wightline Cruises TEL: 01983 564602 140 www.visitislandlife.com