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    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
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    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
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    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
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    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
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    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
  • Plymouth Boat Trips Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry - Slide 6
    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
  • Plymouth Boat Trips Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry - Slide 7
    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
  • Plymouth Boat Trips Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry - Slide 8
    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
  • Plymouth Boat Trips Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry - Slide 9
    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now
  • Plymouth Boat Trips Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry - Slide 10
    Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry
    Visit the Cornish town of Saltash, home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular Royal Albert Bridge
    Book Now

Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry

New for 2024, this scenic ferry route connects shops, cinema, and eateries centred around vibrant Royal William Yard Marina, with the thriving Cornish town of Saltash. Home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s spectacular Royal Albert Bridge, the streets of Saltash are lined with independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes.

This beautiful ferry ride takes you along the River Tamar to where Saltash is situated on the west bank, which meanders through the Tamar Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry Information

Whether taking advantage of our regular commuter service, taking a day trip to Saltash or simply planning a round trip, pleasure cruise, this ferry journey offers spectacular views along the way from Plymouth’s Royal William Yard Marina, along the River Tamar to Saltash.

*Single Ferry Journey: 35 minutes.
*Round Trip Pleasure Cruise (stay onboard): 1-Hr 20 minutes.

Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry Timetable

Working in partnership with Saltash Town Council

Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry Timetable

Due to popular demand, we are extending the service, as follows:
*DAILY SERVICE:
Operates from: Friday 24th May to 30th September 2024.
*WEEKENDS ONLY:
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October
*DAILY SERVICE:
During Half Term: From: Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Service Departs:
SALTASH from: JUBILEE PONTOON
In front of Jubilee FREE Public Car Park & Jubilee Green, 53 Old Ferry Road, Saltash

ROYAL WILLIAM YARD from: MARINA PONTOON 
Plymouth, PL1 3RP

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Check out our new Waterlink Network, connecting all Ferry Services:
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Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry Prices

*Single fares
Adults £5.00
Children £2.50 (3 – 15 inclusive)
Children 2 & under FREE
Bicycles £2.50

Royal William Yard to Saltash ‘Cruise’ Prices

*Round Trip Pleasure Cruise ~ Stay onboard & enjoy the spectacular views.
Adults £10.00
Children £5.00 (3 – 15 inclusive)
Children 2 & under FREE

Royal William Yard to Saltash Ferry Book Online

Please note, our ferry services are run on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket Options:

  • Tickets can be purchased via our online booking facility up to and including the day of travel.  Please note ferry tickets can only be purchased for the day of travel and do not guarantee a crossing time.
  • Cash and card payments are also accepted when boarding.
  • Tickets are non-refundable once purchased, please click here to view full terms and conditions.

PLEASE NOTE:

Our ferries are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Our crew are on hand to provide help and assistance to less able-bodied passengers, while boarding, alighting and for the duration of the trip.

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What our customers say...

“Thank you to the Cremyll Ferry for all your support of Fourlanesend Community School. We use your service with the children at various points in the year. This helps us deliver our unique curriculum and we always appreciate the help you give us. Thank you for being part of our success!”

Rebecca Norton, Head Teacher Fourlanesend C.P. School

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips. They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

Theresa Burt, Ask4All

“For the past 8 years, we have used Plymouth Boat Trips to host our event watching the British Fireworks Championship in August.  Our event has been hugely popular each year, which is no doubt thanks to Plymouth Boat Trips’ excellent hospitality.   

We cannot recommend Plymouth Boat Trips enough! Thank you again for your faultless service year after year!”

Hannah Jackson, Hulley & Kirkwood Consulting Engineers Ltd

“I thoroughly recommend Plymouth Boat Trips! As a support group for people with disabilities and their families we have been organising activities for over 16 years. One of our favourite events is with Plymouth Boat Trips, cruising the Tamar whilst enjoying a disco!  They welcome everyone and I’m sure that anyone who uses them will have a wonderful time.”

Theresa Burt, Ask4All

“We use Plymouth Boat Trips every year for a celebration at the end of the academic year. We are always very well looked after by the crew. It makes for a great celebration at a very competitive price.”

Diane Henderson, Assistant Vice Principal, Marine Academy Plymouth

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