Ferry Service Interruption
UPDATE —- 14/03/2026
Revised Ferry & Slipway Dates
We are pleased to announce the Ferry Service has recommenced today. We are back and forth in action again. Looking forward to seeing our regular travellers back onboard.
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UPDATE —- 05/03/2026
Revised Ferry & Slipway Dates
The barge required for the temporary and main pontoon works has been delayed due to bad weather over the last month. As a result a few dates in the program have had to change. This is unfortunately nothing we have control over.
The pause to the ferry service has been extended to the 13th March with it resuming on the 14th. We extend our apologies for the continued loss of service to all of our customers. Please bear with us we will crossing the Cattewater just as soon as we are able to restart the service following the temporary pontoon works.
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Work to transform one of Plymouth’s most recognisable waterfront facilities reaches a major milestone this month, as construction begins on the new Mount Batten Pontoon, part of the ongoing upgrade of the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre.
The installation of the new pontoon structure will secure the long-term future of the Mount Batten Ferry and improve access to water-based activities for residents, visitors and users of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park through the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre.
Best efforts have been made to keep disruption to a minimum, however for this exciting new phase of work to proceed safely, some temporary disruption is expected for slipway and pontoon users. This includes the removal of the current pontoon and the installation of a temporary replacement.
As a result, the Mount Batten Main (Eastern) Slipway will be closed to users including vehicles and launching from 26 February to 6 March.
The Mount Batten Northern (Western) Slipway will be closed to all vehicular traffic for the full durations of the works. It will remain open for launching of crafts by hand, however there will be short periods where this isn’t possible due to safety. This will be managed with signage on site, and all users are therefore asked to check for signage prior to slipway use.
During the installation of the temporary pontoon, the Mount Batten Ferry service will pause from 23 February to 4 March.
Once in place, the temporary pontoon will enable the ferry to resume operations, maintaining essential connections between the historic Barbican and Mount Batten while the new pontoon is constructed. These dates may be extended if weather conditions require, but the project team remains confident they can complete the temporary works within the planned window.