Foot and Bicycle Ferry connecting Harwich, Shotley and Felixstowe since 1912

Loved by families, a ride on the ferry is an adventure for children, walkers and cyclists. You can depart from Harwich, Felixstowe and Shotley to enjoy a one hour roundtrip viewing the Harbour and the ports largest container ships in the world. Or book a return and hop off to discover English Heritage Landguard Fort museum, direct at the arrival point in Felixstowe. If travelling to Harwich visit the Electric Palace cinema, one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive, then enjoy a Pizza on Harwich Pier while watching the sailing boats. If you Sail with us to Shotley Marina, you can pick up many of the peninsula's beautiful footpaths along the River Orwell or River Stour, rewarding yourself with a drink at the Ship Inn next to the ferry pontoon, before hopping back on board for your return trip. 

Please book online or onboard.

Daily Ferry service in safe conditions from 01.04.2025 - 31.10.2025

All service cancelled 23.04.2025

Booking a ticket can be done with smartphones and on-board with preferably card payment. We accept exact cash and have no change onboard.

If you are having difficulties buying tickets, please email Lisa on customerservice@harwichharbourferry.com. 

Mo-Fr she will respond very fast.

Please use the booking tool to find out availability and prices. Bookings are only possible if the ferry operates.

You can also check in the morning if the ferry operates by phoning 01728/666329 and listen to our automated phone system.
Please understand that we try our best but usually our team is to busy to pick up phone calls. 

Instead email Lisa customerservice@harwichharbourferry.com. Mo-Fr she will respond very fast.