The Harwich Harbour Ferry is a foot and bicycle ferry for 58 passengers that runs from the beginning of April until the end of December between Ha'penny Pier near Harwich to Landguard Fort near Felixstowe and Shotley marina. As well as for local traffic, this ferry can be used as a short cut on the Suffolk Coast Path; it takes bicycles, prams, e bikes and everything you need for your day out with kids and is used by National Cycle Route NCR 51 and the North Sea Cycle Route.
To book a ticket go online or call for further questions: 01728666329. The ferry service started in 1912 and was operated from 1925 until 1992 by the MV Brightlingsea [1]. The service was later started with the MV Explorer 12, a Sea Truck, which is owned by Austrian Christian Zemann and his English wife Lucy Zemann and licensed to carry 12 passengers.
As of 2016 the service is provided by Harbour Ferry. The boat was once a lifeboat from the liner SS Canberra and is now licensed and equipped for 58 passengers.
Coordinates: 51°56′22″N 1°18′17″E / 51.93944°N 1.30472°E