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Burnham Ferry
We are open Weekends & Bank holidays 10am - 6pm
Burnham Ferry
Welcome to the Burnham ferry
We are a family run sole authorised highly qualified, insured & licensed on demand passenger ferry service (water taxi) crossing the river Crouch
between Essex marina SS42HF & Burnham on crouch town Quay





Ferry Service operates seasonally from the first weekend in April until the last weekend of September- during the season we are open
Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays (please see schedule)
We offer Mid week crossings
On Wednesdays in July, August, September
also we offer mid week crossings on the last Friday of every month during the season
(please see schedule)
please note that the Ferry service is Subject to suitable/safe weather & river operating conditions at all times
service can be occasionally disrupted due to adverse/unsafe operating conditions
We operate on the river Crouch crossing regularly along the historic & scenic ferry route between Essex marina & Burnham town quay. Our vessel can carry 10 passengers per crossing. Bikes, dogs & pushchairs are welcome onboard. Please allow approximate 15-20 minutes per crossing. bare in mind that the nature of the business conditions on the river can sometimes be very different to ashore so dressing accordingly is advised. please Remain seated at all times while vessel is underway, life jackets are available on request, All crossings are subject to the skippers discretion.
The ferry team will do their best to make sure everyone is welcome & safe onboard at all times so you can Sit back relax & enjoy the boat ride
Just turn up & Call the ferry phone direct for pick up either side during service times
07704 060 482
2026 Service Schedule

Highlighted = open
live service updates
Prices
Per crossing (each way)
Adults & children £5.50
Dogs £3.00
Bikes £3.00
(under 12s half price Wednesdays & Fridays)
Cashless / Card payments only
Burnham ferry is also available for a Whole boat private hire or large group crossings out of service feel free to
contact owner mark on 07523 488290 for pricing & availability
Our second vessel Dawn tide II is a 10 meter catamaran that has been operating from Essex marina for over 18 years & offers a wider range of charters click the button below for more info
You can Call the ferry direct during service only for a pick up either side on 07704 060482
For out of service enquiries contact owner on 07523 488290
Follow socials @burnahamferry for live service updates




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