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We are pleased to announcethat we will be maintaining the service throughout the national COVID-19 lockdown announced by the Government on 31st October.From Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December the ferry will continue to operate services every 20 minutes starting at 7.00am from Sandbanks. However, in anticipation of extremely low passenger numbers at night, …

2020/11/03 Sandbanks Ferry commits to maintaining service throughout November lockdown Read More »

Revised policy on vehicle window opening when on board. Following feedback from customers travelling in the heat today, from now on we will be allowing vehicle passengers to open the driver side windows when they are on board the ferry. This will allow for ventilation while continuing to support social distancing between passengers in vehicles. …

2020/06/17: Revised policy on vehicle windows Read More »

Sandbanks Ferry announces return to service following lockdown. The Sandbanks chain ferry is scheduled to resume service on Wednesday 17 June. The service is planned to commence at 07:00 hours from Sandbanks, with 3 crossings per hour in each direction as usual until 23:10 hours from Studland. The Government-directed ‘lockdown’ in response to the coronavirus …

2020/05/28: Return to service following lockdown Read More »

Sandbanks ferry running until 7.10pm from Tuesday 14th April 2020. From tomorrow, Tuesday 14th April, for the foreseeable future, the ferry service will now finish daily at 7.10pm. The final ferry from Sandbanks will be at 7.00pm and from Studland at 7.10pm. We’ll still be open from 7am everyday and will continue to operate 3 …

2020/04/13: Ferry running until 7.10pm from 14th April Read More »

In light of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, it’s more important than ever that we all acknowledge our part to play in keeping our communities safe and well. At the Sandbanks Ferry Company, we’re committed to minimising the risk of infection for both staff and passengers. We’ve already implemented enhanced hygiene processes throughout our teams, …

2020/03/19: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Read More »

Sandbanks ferry to carry cars and commercial vehicles only until further notice – 23rd March 2020. Service closed to foot traffic, bicycles and motorcycles to support Government directive on non-essential travel and social distancing The Sandbanks Ferry Company, which runs the chain ferry service between Studland and Poole, has announced that it will be temporarily …

2020/03/23: Cars and commercial vehicles Read More »

Sandbanks Ferry Ticket Card (SFTC) is launching ON Tuesday 4th February 2020 The new Sandbanks Ferry Ticket Card (SFTC) will be launching on Tuesday 4th February 2020. This will be the new way to buy books of tickets, which will be called PASSES. Passengers will still be able to pay by cash at the Toll …

2020/02/04: Sandbanks Ferry Ticket Card (SFTC) is launching Read More »

Today sees the long-awaited return of the ferry to service. Thank you all for your patience and support over the last few months while we’ve been working hard to manage the repair process. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back on board ‘The Bramble Bush Bay’.

Thank you to everyone for the overwhelmingly positive support we’ve received today as the Bramble Bush Bay returned home – and an extra special thank you to all who turned out on a chilly morning to welcome her. Your continuing support is greatly appreciated. She has now been put back on chains prior to completing …

2019/10/28: Thank you on bramble bush bay’s return home! Read More »

Another excellent day of progress to report – the ferry has passed its tow survey, with preparations now being made for its overnight return on Sunday. Weather permitting, we’ll be back in Dorset early on Monday morning, ready to be fitted back on the chains and undertake final testing.