Sweet music from local singers and musicians will get Wightlink customers in the mood for Christmas as they cross the Solent in the run-up to the holidays.
Ferries and ports will ring to the sounds of carols and seasonal music.
The Wight Notes Choir from Fusion Arts Academy got the party started with traditional carols and songs including Sister Act hits on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne ferry St Clare, then the youngsters from Shalfleet Primary sang their hearts out at Wightlink’s Yarmouth terminal.
Shalfleet Primary pupils get ready to sing carols at Wightlink’s Yarmouth port
Wightlink Island Ports Manager Martin Gulliver says:
“Christmas is always special on the ferries as people travel to visit loved ones, buy presents, go to pantomimes or maybe just enjoy a break on the other side of the Solent.
"Music makes everyone smile at this busy time of year.”
Although plans may change, this is the current schedule:
Monday 9 December
Youngsters from Lymington CE Infant School will sing at Lymington Port at 11:00
Wednesday 11 December
String players from the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra play on board St Clare 11:00 and 13:00 from Fishbourne, 12:00 and 14:00 from Portsmouth.
Friday 13 December
Dover Park Primary School Christmas Choir sing at Ryde Pier Head 10:00-10.45.
Monday 16 December
The Way Forward Carol Singers sing onboard St Clare 11:00 from Fishbourne and 12:00 from Portsmouth.
Tuesday 17 December
The Spinnaker Chorus sing onboard St Clare 14:00 from Portsmouth and 15:00 from Fishbourne.
Friday 20 December
An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra soloist plays onboard St Clare, 11:00 and 13:00 from Fishbourne, 12:00 and 14:00 from Portsmouth.
Sunday 22 December
Vectis Brass play onboard St Clare, 11:00 and 13:00 from Fishbourne, 12:00 and 14:00 from Portsmouth.