Trips take around ten minutes – one way – which is ideal for younger children and anyone with limited time. With boats running continuously, on demand, there is no fussing with timetables – just go when you like, come back when you like.
Fares – Each Way – £2.50, Under 14s £1.50 Dogs go for free – while there is great walking for dogs around the Castle Estate they are not allowed in the castle building.
Weather Permitting*, the ferry runs every day of the season from Easter until the end of October:
First boat from Dartmouth, South Embankment 10:00 AM
From Dartmouth Castle (Stumpy Steps) 10:15AM
Last boat from Dartmouth, South Embankment 4:45 PM
From Dartmouth Castle (Stumpy Steps) 5:00PM
Please note that the service finishes ONE HOUR EARLIER in OCTOBER
*Because the castle landing stage at Stumpy Steps is close to the open sea, various weather conditions – strong Easterly wind in particular – can force us to suspend the service.