📜 Historic passenger ferry service on the River Hamble, operating since 1493 or earlier.
🔍 Connects Hamble-le-Rice and Warsash, famous for its distinctive pink boats.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy a quick, scenic journey across the River Hamble.
📸 Capture iconic photos of the bubblegum pink ferry.
🚶 Provides a key link for local, national, and international footpaths and cycle routes.
🏘️ Explore the picturesque Hamble-le-Rice village and Warsash Nature Reserve.

Why Avoid

⏰ Limited operating hours, especially during the winter period (weekends only, until 4 PM).
⚠️ The Ferry Hard can be slippery and has sharp oysters at low tide; caution advised.

Tips

📞 Call the duty ferryman if you can't see the ferry (07827 157154).
🅿️ Parking is available by the harbour or in the village square.
🐕 Dogs travel for free.

Cost

💰 Adults £2.50, children (up to 12) £2, under 1s £1.50, bicycles £0.
50. # Hours
🕒 Summer period until 6 PM daily; Winter period (Nov-Apr) weekends only, 10 AM - 4 PM. Last ferry from Warsash 15 minutes before closing.