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The Hamble-Warsash Ferry is a ferry
service on the River Hamble in Hampshire. The ferry operates
between Hamble-le-Rice on the west bank of the river and Warsash
on the east. The current service is the latest incarnation of a
service that has operated for over a thousand years. It was an
important link on the route between the cities of Portsmouth and
Southampton. It was also a key link in more than one pilgrimage
route. The ferry now provides a link in local, national and
international footpaths such as the Solent Way and cycle routes
such as National Cycle Route 2.
The Hamble-Warsash Ferry service operates on the River Hamble
running between Hamble foreshore and Warsash (Summer 9am - 6pm,
Winter 9am - 4pm. Times change at the beginning and end of BST).
The ferry operates on demand and can carry a maximum of 12
passengers at once. However, to meet with demand during busy
periods, two ferries operate.
All vessels and even the ferry shelter are painted a very bright
'Barbie' pink which whilst a little controversial, has been very
valuable in increasing the company's exposure. It probably also
helps ensuring visibility when crossing the main river channel
during busy periods.
To travel on this ferry see:-
www.hamble-warsashferry.co.uk
A River Taxi service also covers the
whole of the River Hamble, carrying up to 12 passengers (plus
luggage). In 2012 this is no longer operated by the
Hamble-Warsash Ferry and the vessel used is now painted yellow. The taxi can be contacted via
Mobile 07827 157155 or VHF 77 "Hamble Taxi". The on
demand ferry service and river taxi operates 0900 to 1800 in
summer and to 2100 at weekends in June, July and August. Winter
hours 0900 to 1600.
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Claire is the smaller of the two ferries running between Hamble and
Warsash.
Claire arriving at Warsash from Hamble
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Claire at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Claire leaving Warsash for Hamble
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Elaine is the larger of the two ferries running between Hamble and
Warsash.
Elaine moored at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
A River Taxi service also covers the
whole of the River Hamble, carrying up to 12 passengers (plus
luggage). In 2012 this is no longer operated by the
Hamble-Warsash Ferry and the vessel used is now painted yellow. The taxi can be contacted via
Mobile 07827 157155 or VHF 77 "Hamble Taxi". The on
demand ferry service and river taxi operates 0900 to 1800 in summer and to
2100 at weekends in June, July and August. Winter hours 0900 to 1600.
Water taxi Elizabeth moored at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Water taxi KIN'ELL at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Water taxi T'S-ER at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Piers, Pontoons & Workboats
The company manages a number of moorings on the River Hamble and operates a
workboat to maintain these. Ferry services previously ran to a hard at
Hamble, now replaced by a pontoon. There is a short pier at Warsash.
Moorings workboat and water taxis at Hamble-le-Rice
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
Ferry pier at Warsash
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 22nd June 2010
