BOURNEMOUTH-SWANAGE MOTOR ROAD AND FERRY COMPANY
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 »
The Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company, known as (and which operates) theSandbanks Ferry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason du Toit as Managing Director.Jason has been with the company since September 2020 and following this promotion, last month, he willcontinue to oversee the day to day running of the business, whilst taking …
2021/11/16 – Sandbanks Ferry announces appointment of new Managing Director Read More »
Following an application by The Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Company to the Department for Transport in early 2020, to increase the maximum tolls chargeable, the Sandbanks Ferry Company is delighted to announce that the application has been approved. See the full press release on our Press Release page.
Following the launch of the Sandbanks Ferry Ticket Card (SFTC) in 2020 the Sandbanks Ferry Company is pleased to announce that customers can now purchase 100 passes at the new higher discounted rate of 38% which equates to just £2.95 per crossing. See the full press release on our Press release page. Press Release page
The Sandbanks Ferry Company has today announced a timetable for the resumption of full-service hours following the Government announcement on 22nd February of a roadmap towards the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. From Monday 1st March to Wednesday 31st March, the ferry will operate from 7.00am from Sandbanks until the later time of 9.00pm for the …
2021/02/24 Sandbanks Ferry announces timetable for return to normal service hours Read More »
We have seen a significant reduction in evening passenger numbers in recent days. As a result, from Thursday 7th January until further notice, the final daily ferry service will leave Sandbanks at 7.20pm. The first ferry will continue be at 7.00am from Sandbanks each day. As always, we ask that passengers continue to comply with …
2021/01/06 Sandbanks Ferry Lockdown Service Update Read More »
As many people return to work and school tomorrow, we would like to remind all passengers that as per Government guidelines, you should only travel between the BCP Council tier 4 area and the Dorset Council tier 3 area for reasons such as: • travel to work where you cannot work from home• travel to …
Dorset’s two different COVID tier areas are connected by roads, railways and bus routes as well as the ferry, and we continue to advise people to only travel between tiers within Government guidelines. As other public transport companies are doing, the Ferry Company has chosen to remain open to help people that need to travel …
2020/12/31 Sandbanks Ferry running during tier changes Read More »
FREE TRAVEL ON CHRISTMAS DAYWe are once again offering free travel to all passengers on Christmas Day, following the success of the initiative in 2019. Passengers who wish to will be able to donate their toll fee to Dorset Mind, our chosen charity for 2021, via collection boxes on board the ferry on Christmas Day.
Sandbanks Ferry Company employees have nominated Dorset Mind as their next annual charitypartner. Dorset Mind, a local charity in Dorset, raises awareness of and challenges the stigma and inequalityof mental health, and encourages recovery from it by empowering people to develop resilience.Sandbanks Ferry is partnering with Dorset Mind for Christmas 2020 and throughout 2021 to …
2020/12/15 Sandbanks Ferry announces 2021 charity Read More »