Burnham Ferry
Burnham Ferry is the sole authorised ferry between Essex Marina, Wallasea Island and Burnham-on-Crouch Town Quay (opposite the Anchor pub).
The Dial-a-Ferry runs 6 days a week, March to end of September commencing 29th March 2013 with extra-scheduled ferries on Tuesday and Saturday to connect with the Crouch Village Link Service 174 from Essex Marina, Wallasea Island to Southend-on-Sea providing an eco-friendly and scenic method of transport to the large seaside town.
The road trip from Burnham to Wallasea Island by
car takes approximately an hour; the ferry crosses the river in around
ten minutes.
The ferry allows for foot passengers and cyclists alike to cross the River Crouch to visit the many restaurants, bars, gift shops and cafés Burnham has to offer as well as lovely riverside walks and miles of cycling across the marshes.
Birdwatchers, nature lovers, walkers and cyclists
will be drawn to Wallasea Island where the RSPB is developing the
Wallasea Wetland Project, the largest nature reserve of its type in
Europe.
The boat, a Searover 18 and equipment, is fully MCA
(Maritime and Coastguard Agency) approved and is used by many other
ferry and commercial operators.
| Timetable and fares | |
| 29th March 2013 to end of
September 2013 Dial-a-Ferry by ringing 07704 06 04 82 |
|
| Monday | 1000-1700 |
| Thursday | 1000-1700 |
| Friday | 1000-1700 |
| Sunday | 0900-1730 |
| Tuesday | Scheduled service in addition to dial a ferry Essex Marina to Burnham 0830 1300 1730 Burnham to Essex Marina 0845 1315 1745 |
| Saturday | Scheduled service in addition to dial a ferry Essex Marina to Burnham 0830 1300 1730 Burnham to Essex Marina 0845 1315 1745 |
| Wednesday | No service |
| Tuesday and Saturday scheduled service connects with bus from Southend | |
FARES - each way
ADULTS
£3.50
CHILDREN
UNDER 12 £2.00
BABIES IN ARMS
FREE
BICYCLES/ DOGS/PUSHCHAIR/BUGGIES
£1.50
Terms and Conditions of Carriage
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a
responsible adult.
Burnham Ferry reserve the right to refuse carriage
to anyone suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Dogs are carried at the discretion of Burnham Ferry
Skipper provided they are kept on a lead and under control.
Burnham Ferry reserves the right to limit the
number of dogs, bicycles, pushchairs and prams on any particular
crossing.
Passengers must remain seated whilst the ferry is
moving and all hands must be inboard.
No smoking is permitted on the ferry.
The ferry service may need to be suspended in
adverse weather conditions or at times of exceptional tides. In these
circumstances, Burnham Ferry is not responsible for providing
alternative transport.
Payment will be by Cash only, Burnham Ferry is
unable to process Credit & Debit cards on the Ferry
Ferry services may be available outside the above
timetabled dates subject to weather conditions and skipper availability
- Phone 07704 06 04 82
