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
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