New look Red Eagle returns to service
A British ferry operators flagship vessel has returned to service between on the UKs south coast with a brand new look following an extensive £3m interior refit.
Red Funnel’s Red Eagle ferry refit mirrors the work carried out to Red Falcon (2014) and Red Osprey (2015) and was entrusted to Solent marine specialists Trimline, SMS and Wight Shipyard.
Kevin George, Red Funnel’s chairman and chief executive said: “Red Eagle marks the culmination of a £7m+ investment programme to provide our vehicle customers with a fleet-wide travel experience that matches the best in the UK ferry industry.”
Refit project
The work involved the replacement of the passenger accommodation on B deck, the fabrication and fitting of two new stylish public lounges on A deck and new outside viewing space on AA deck.
Red Eagle’s interior has been brought right up-to-date with a contemporary new look which fulfils the design brief for more internal seats.
On A deck there’s an upmarket new pet lounge and a purpose built Signature Lounge, offering customers a premium club experience. Both offer panoramic views across the Solent.
High-capacity Wi-Fi, charging points formobile devices, air conditioning and digital entertainment are just a few of the features available to everyone on board. CCTV has also been installed throughout the ship to improve security.
Outside, new sun decks have been added to AA deck offering amazing views of Southampton Water and out across the Solent. Inside air-conditioning has been added to service the passenger lounges.
Lift access is now available from the main car decks at E and C levels to the passenger areas at B and A levels.
Bridge top cameras are used to relay live video footage to the screens for close up views of passing cruise ships and merchant vessels travelling along Southampton Water.
By Anne-Marie Causer
