The ferry operates between Hamble-le-Rice on the west bank of the river and Warsash on the east.

Before the introduction of motorised ferries passengers were rowed across the river for the price of one penny each way.

The pink paint scheme is echoed on the shelter by the landing on the east bank of the river.

A water taxi and mooring service are also operated by the ferry company.

[3] Throughout the nineteen sixties and seventies the ferry was run by Ray Sedgwick, a local boatman who hired boats out to tourists.