MV Red Falcon is a vehicle and passenger ferry operated by Red Funnel from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. It was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in Port Glasgow.
Launched in 1993, she entered service in 1994, being bought new by Red Funnel along with sister ship Red Osprey and as such, has operated the same regular route throughout her life. Between January and March 2004 she underwent modifications by Remontowa in Gdańsk, Poland to increase vehicle capacity by 80[4] and allow a greater passenger capacity.[5] This involved the lengthening of the ship by 9.6 m.[6]
2014 refit
From February to April 2014, Red Falcon was in a drydock at Portsmouth for a major refit costing over £2 million. The refit provided an extra level of passenger accommodation with 55% more seating.