Plymouth Boat Trips

2-5 Commercial Wharf,
Plymouth,
PL1 2NX

Sat Nav: PL1 2LR

Cawsand Ferry

The Cawsand Ferry : Connecting Barbican Landing Stage and Cawsand

A wonderful boat trip in itself, this half hour ferry journey takes you back in time to the quaint fishing and smuggling villages of Cawsand and Kingsand.

**PLEASE NOTE: All our ferry services are run on a first-come, first-served basis.**
**Online Ferry Tickets can only be purchased for a specific travel date and do not guarantee a crossing time. Only making the boarding process smoother.
T&C: Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.

CHANGES TO TIMETABLES
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Weather, tide & circumstances permitting.

PLEASE NOTE: that embarking/disembarking on the Cawsand Ferry can be challenging at times, due to the use of a removable ramp/footway at Cawsand Beach. Our crew have the right to refuse access if they feel this cannot be achieved ‘safely’.
SEASONAL SERVICE: April to October

Upcoming
Service Disruptions

Service Unavailable
Fri 31 Oct 2025

Cancelled due to the strong winds forecast and will be unsafe to land on the beach.
Service now finished for the season.
Thank you for your custom and see you next year!

Service Unavailable
Sat 1 Nov 2025 - Tue 31 Mar 2026

FINISHED FOR THE SEASON.
Back 1st April 2026.

Where does this Ferry Stop?

  • Barbican Landing Stage
  • Cawsand

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