It would depend on the types of boat. It is possible to get from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight in approximately 15 minutes by Fast-Cat (fast catamaran). A regular ship will take longer - closer to 45 minutes.
You get to the Isle of Wight by ferry from Southampton or Portsmouth Harbour.
The Isle of Wight.
No. The Isle of Wight is a small island off the coast of southern England near the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Portsmouth.
Southampton and Portsmouth are closest
yes
512335.86 miles
The shortest distance from the Isle of Wight to the mainland (note: Isle of Wight is part of England) is about 8 km.
The approximate distance based upon a direct flight from the Isle of Wight to closest airport in New Zealand ( if such a flight were possible) would be 11,500 miles
No, you cannot see Barfleur Lighthouse from the Isle of Wight. The lighthouse is located off the northern coast of France, approximately 25 miles away from the Isle of Wight. The distance and the curvature of the Earth make it impossible to view the lighthouse from the island.
there are 31 schools on the isle of wight.
there are 47 hotels on the isle of wight