BOURNEMOUTH-SWANAGE MOTOR ROAD AND FERRY COMPANY
We are delighted to announce that Bramble Bush Bay is returning to service this morning at 11am starting from the Poole side and resuming our normal schedule. As everyone is no doubt aware we have had numerous delays, the various teams involved have worked tirelessly to ensure that the ferry is ready for service. We …
We are delighted to announce that Bramble Bush Bay and the new prows (which were manufactured in Poland) are all due to arrive in Poole this week. The fitting of the prows along with the relevant safety checks and load tests will be performed over the next few days. The next stage of preparations, as …
2023/02/06- Sandbanks Ferry return to service update Read More »
The planned work for the ferry refit has progressed well and is almost complete. Had it not been for the damage that occurred en route to Falmouth, we would be looking for a weather window to be towed back to Poole on time. The repairs to the damaged areas of the ferry are progressing and …
The Sandbanks Ferry Company has announced today that the ferry arrived in Falmouth on Sunday for the planned refit. Unfortunately during the tow from Poole to Falmouth the ferry suffered severe damage to the southern end prow. The exact cause is currently under investigation and findings will be released when they are available. The additional …
2022/11/15 – Sandbanks Ferry Refit – Important Update Read More »
The Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company, has today announced the plannedMaintenance refit dates for November 2022. The ferry undergoes a refit every 2 years and alternatesbetween major and minor refits. November this year will see the ferry towed to Falmouth and undergo adry dock major refit. The ferry’s last day of service before the …
2022/09/02 – Sandbanks Ferry announces Refit dates Read More »
Following the approval of incremental increases to the maximum tolls chargeable (MTC) level last year, bythe Department for Transport, the Sandbanks Ferry Company has confirmed toll charges for theforthcoming year.Jason du Toit, Managing Director of the Sandbanks Ferry Company, said: “We are pleased to limit many ofthe increases to a level lower than the MTC …
2022/03/01 – Sandbanks Ferry announces Toll charges from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 Read More »
The Sandbanks ferry company has announced that the sale of paper books of tickets for cars, vans, lorries,buses & coaches will come to an end on 31 March 2022, while stocks last. Tickets will continue to be sold from the toll booths and the office until then. Jason du Toit, Managing Director of the Sandbanks …
2022/02/16 – Sandbanks Ferry Announces End To Paper Ticket Sales For Vehicles Read More »
Sandbanks Ferry passengers dug deep at Christmas to raise over £1,140 for the RNLI, who help keep us allsafe on the water all year round. Employees of the Ferry Company nominated the RNLI as their charity partner. To kick-start thepartnership, the Sandbanks Ferry Company offered free travel to all passengers on Christmas Day,following the success …
2022/02/02 – Sandbanks Ferry Passengers Dig deep for the RNLI Read More »
The Sandbanks Ferry Company is partnering with the RNLI for Christmas 2021 and moving forward to help raise much needed funds and awareness of the charity among Ferry passengers and staff. The Ferry Company will provide the RNLI with free on-board advertising space and the charity will also collect donations during key weeks of the …
2021/12/22 Sandbanks Ferry Announces new charity partner for 2022 Read More »
In line with Government guidance for public transport it is now mandatory for all foot passengers and cyclists to wear a face mask to board, and whilst travelling on the Ferry unless exempt. Vehicle occupants are reminded they must stay in their vehicle whilst on the Ferry. Thank you for helping to keep our staff, …
2021/11/30 – Covid Travel restrictions for foot Passengers and Cyclists. Read More »