Captain Richard Retires after 47 Years

Captain Richard Clark at the helm of the Gosport Ferry

After an extraordinary 47 years with the Gosport Ferry, Captain Richard Clark retired on Tuesday, bringing to a close a remarkable chapter in our history. Throughout nearly five decades of dedicated service, Richard has seen seven ferries sail through our fleet — from the Gosport Queen to Harbour Spirit — and has been a familiar, … Read more

Fare Changes April 2026

Our annual fare increase will take place on Thursday April 2nd and will see most fares increase by around 5.5%.  We have tried to limit these increases as far as possible but, like many other businesses, we face increasing costs across the board from different suppliers due to the current global instability.  We remain committed … Read more

Cruise Program Summer 2026     

Set sail for summer 2026! Our newly launched cruising programme is here, ready to book online, and featuring your favourite destinations. Explore the stunning Solent coastline, marvel at the historic Palmerston Forts, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Portsmouth Harbour. Glide along the scenic Hamble River, the heart of a bustling yachting community, or … Read more

Blue Monday Pick-Me-Up

Gosport Ferry to Lift Spirits on Blue Monday with Free Coffee Giveaway Commuters crossing Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport on Monday 19 January 2026 can expect a welcome boost as Gosport Ferry marks Blue Monday by giving away 100 free cups of coffee throughout the day served by The Daily Grind Coffee Van (opposite the ticket … Read more

Engineering Works November 2025

On behalf of Gosport Council, Trant Engineering will be carrying out planned improvement works on the Gosport Pontoon starting from 17 November.  The project is expected to take approximately 15 weeks to complete. During this time, the walkway at Gosport will be narrowed with safety barriers in place to allow engineers to work safely. Ferry … Read more

Remembrance Sunday – 9 November

Remembrance Sunday.  To honour those who served, we would like to extend free travel on Sunday 9 November to former or current service personnel (in uniform, displaying medals or wearing a Veteran’s badge ) travelling between Gosport and Portsmouth to attend Services of Remembrance.

Stay Updated with Our New WhatsApp Travel Alerts Channel

Passengers can now receive real-time service updates directly through our new WhatsApp Travel Alerts channel. To join, simply follow the link provided below or scan the QR code with your phone if you’re viewing this on a computer. Once you’re in, make sure to follow the channel and turn on notifications to stay informed about … Read more

Welcome to Williams Shipping

A warm welcome Williams Shipping.  We’ll be providing them with a berth at Gosport and fuelling facility at our marine workshop.  Williams Shipping supply pilotage services for Portsmouth Commercial Port.