Cawsand Ferry
BEST FOR
Ages 3+
ENTRY
from £3.50
WHERE
Plymouth
What it’s like
A half-hour scenic ferry hop across to Cawsand's beach, rock pools and village lanes.
The trip itself is the fun bit. It's a half-hour crossing over to Cawsand and Kingsand, and kids get a proper boat ride out of it rather than just a means of getting somewhere. Once you're off, there's a beach to poke about on and rock pools and inlets to explore, which is where you'll lose an hour or two without really trying.
It's £6.50 for an adult and £3.50 for a child aged 3 to 15, so a family crossing won't break the bank. Under-3s go free, and if you've brought the dog along, it sails for free too as long as it's well behaved. Bringing bikes costs a bit extra at £3 each, worth remembering if you fancied cycling round once you land.
You don't need to book ahead, you can just turn up and buy on the day. That's handy, but it also means your ticket doesn't guarantee a specific crossing time, so build in some slack if you've got somewhere to be. Tickets are non-refundable too, so it's not one to buy on a whim if the weather looks dodgy.
There's a café and toilets at the terminal, and the ferry runs daily, 9am to 5pm in summer and 9am to 4pm over winter. One thing to flag is that the ferry itself isn't wheelchair accessible, though the crew will help less able-bodied passengers as best they can. Younger children will manage the crossing fine at three and up, and the disco nights around Halloween and Christmas give it a different kind of visit if you fancy something after dark.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 and up, once they can manage a half-hour boat trip
- How long to allow
- Half hour
- Wheelchairs
- Ferry services not wheelchair accessible
- Dogs
- Well behaved dogs sail for free
- Worth knowing
- Children 2 and under travel free
- Tickets are for the day of travel only and don't guarantee a set crossing time
- Once bought, tickets are non-refundable
- Bringing a bike across costs an extra £3
- There's a kids' Halloween disco and a Santa's Christmas disco worth watching out for
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
£6.50 for an adult, £3.50 for a child aged 3 to 15. Under-3s travel free, and bikes are £3 each.
Do we need to book in advance?
No, you can just turn up and buy on the day. Just remember your ticket doesn't guarantee a specific crossing time.
How long does the crossing take?
About half an hour each way.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
It's listed as suitable from age 3, so a very young toddler might find the crossing a bit much.
Can we bring the dog?
Yes, and well behaved dogs travel for free.
Is the ferry accessible for wheelchairs?
The ferry itself isn't wheelchair accessible, though the crew will assist disabled or less able-bodied passengers where they can.
What are the opening hours?
9am to 5pm from April to October, and 9am to 4pm from November to March, every day.
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