Gosport Ferry
A new addition to our estate advertising portfolio, Solent now offer promotional space across the Gosport Ferry fleet of 3 ferries and 2 ports.
Over 2 million passengers per annum
Taking just four minutes, and with crossings every 15 minutes, travelling by ferry between Gosport and Portsmouth is quicker, easier and cheaper than taking the car. Plus, as more than 99% of the ferries depart on time, it can be more reliable too!
Carrying over 2 million passengers per annum, the Gosport Ferry offers an exciting and innovative route to market for local and national advertisers. Through digital display advertising and traditional poster and banner sites on its ferries and passenger pontoons.
The following pages provide information about the various opportunities and media space costs. Solent can help with the design and artwork of the adverts.
Advertising Opportunities
Gosport Ferry has been in existence since 1875, linking Gosport and Portsmouth via a 4 minute journey across Portsmouth Harbour. The service runs every day (except Christmas Day) from 05:30 until midnight.
The Gosport Ferry offers the best value-for-money marketing for local and national advertisers to a large and diverse audience of commuters, students, shoppers and tourists of all ages and incomes.
There are a wide range of poster and banner sites available on the ferries and two passenger pontoons, as well as digital display advertising opportunities.
Design & Artwork
Already designed an advert, banner or poster?
Please supply all artwork as a high-resolution PDF file with embedded (outlined) fonts.
Not sure where to start?
Whether you need help with the design of your advert, poster or banner or with the footage for your Wightlink TV advert, we offer a complete design and artwork service at great value prices. Please contact us for more information.
Overhead Banners
Available on Gosport Pontoon
Book either a 6 or 12 month period. Banners are mounted in frames fixed to the entrance/exit ramp ceiling on the pontoon and are 1500mm wide x 455mm high.
A2 Posters
Available on all Gosport Ferries
There is flexibility to select which ferries and ports posters are located in. Book either a 6 or 12 month period. Mounted within wall frames and at A2 size (420mm wide x 594mm high) on the ferries.
A1 Posters
Available on Gosport Pontoon
There is flexibility to select which ferries and ports posters are located in. Book either a 6 or 12 month period. Mounted within wall frames and at A1 size (594mm wide x 841mm high) on the Gosport pontoon.
Banners & Murals
Available on Gosport & Portsmouth Pontoons
A number of bespoke mural positions are available on both the Gosport and Portsmouth pontoons in a variety of different sizes. We recommend booking for a 12 month period.
Walkway Advertising
Available on Portsmouth Pontoon
Polycarbonate cladding positions are available on the curved ceiling of the walkway on the Portsmouth pontoon. Booked in singles, doubles or triples, the panels are divided by white spacers for maximum visibility for your advertising. We recommend booking for a 12 month period.
Digital Display Advertising
Available on Gosport Pontoon
The Gosport pontoon features two 47 inch HD (High Definition) monitors for video and stills-based digital advertising. Airtime is available in 15 or 30 second slots on a continuous loop and can be booked in campaign periods to suit your needs.
Wightlife
Wightlink Estate
Wightlink TV
Island Line Trains
Terms & Conditions
1. Prices: All prices given in this pack are subject to VAT and are correct at the time of going to print (October 2024)
2. Order of advertisements: Solent reserves the right to place advertisements in accordance with the design of the individual magazine or media space. Availability of advertising space in any one section of the magazine or across the Wightlink, Gosport Ferry or Island Line estate is subject to pagination and available space. Solent reserves the right to close sales in any section or area when fully subscribed, even if this is prior to the overall closing date for sales.
3. Advertisement error: In the event of an error in an advertisement being published or printed, Solent will ensure that any error is indicated and corrected on the official website, regardless of origin.
4. Quality control: Solent reserves the right to reject any substandard, inaccurate material. For assistance, please contact us at: info@solent.co.
5. Cancellations/late entries: Orders can only be cancelled before the closing date of sales, but Solent reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to 50% of the advertising space ordered. Cancellations after the closing date of sales will not receive a refund. Cancellations can only be accepted in writing. Solent reserves the right to place advertisements submitted after the closing date of sales wherever it wishes within the publication.
6. Proofs/corrections: Provided that all deadlines relating to booking advertisement space and supply of all material are met, every advertiser will receive a colour proof of their advertisement. Proofs will be supplied to the person indicated on the booking confirmation. It is essential that proofs be returned to Solent within the specified time, with any corrections or amendments clearly stated and signed by the advertiser who is responsible for checking accuracy. Any errors not notified to Solent by the advertiser when returning the final proof copy will be entirely the responsibility of the advertiser.
7. Distribution: Advertising space is subject to many factors and may be altered or adjusted at any time.
8. Liability: Full liability for the cost and sign off of the advertisement resides with the recipient of the booking confirmation. At no time can the liability for the advert be passed to a third party. It is not the responsibility of Solent to recover the cost from a third party. Bookings will only be accepted from the current owners of the business being advertised or their designated/authorised signatories. In the event of a business changing hands after advertising has been booked, the new owners will not need to re-book but will need to sign all relevant paperwork before we can resume/commence with the advertisement.
9. Payment Terms: Strictly 30 days. Alternative payment methods may be offered when booking multiple campaigns and advertising media. Credit and debit cards are accepted.