BURNHAM FERRY

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07704 06 04 82

Burnham Ferry is the sole authorised ferry between Essex Marina, Wallasea Island and Burnham Yacht Harbour, Burnham-on-Crouch. The Ferry runs 6 days a week from 1st April or Easter (Good Friday) (whichever is the earlier) to the end of September. We are closed on Mondays, except for Bank Holidays.

The ferry allows for foot passengers and cyclists alike to cross the River Crouch to visit the many restaurants, bars, gift shops and cafes 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 road trip from Burnham to Wallasea Island by car takes approximately an hour; the ferry crosses the river in around ten minutes.

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.

Last crossing departs from Wallasea no later than 4pm and from Burnham no later than 4.15pm

Please dress appropriately. Ferry crossings by their nature can be cold and wet.

       Terms and Conditions of Carriage:

• The ferry can carry a maximum 12 foot passengers at any one time
• 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