Service Terms & Conditions
Bicycles – bicycles are permitted on our boats, subject to availability and always at the discretion of the vessel’s Master. Please note that the National Trust does NOT allow bicycles on to Brownsea Island.
Camping Gear & other luggage – reasonably sized luggage such as standard backpacks may be carried on to our boats at the discretion of the vessel’s Master. Large items and equipment for groups such as camping may be arranged at an additional fee – please check for details by telephoning our main number 01929 462383.
Cancellation/refunds – All requests for a refund must be submitted in writing to Hethfelton Offices, Hethfelton, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HJ. However if you wish to change to a different date/trip please call us on 01929 462383.
Disabled Access – click here to see our access page
Dogs – Well behaved dogs on leads are permitted on our boats at the discretion of the vessel’s Master – however, please note that the National Trust does NOT allow dogs on to Brownsea Island.
Safety – all our boats are regularly inspected and licensed by the appropriate authorities and are excellently maintained. They are operated in strict compliance with passenger vessel and maritime regulations.
Smoking policy – For the comfort, health and safety of all concerned, there will be no smoking in the inside areas of the boats and outside it is only permitted on the back deck.
We reserve the right to cancel, alter, or delay any booking where forced to do so by circumstances beyond our control, such as serious illness, severe weather or any other circumstances which would subject Brownsea Island Ferries Ltd or any of its employees or any of its participants to danger.
We reserve the right to send away any person who in our judgement is found to be unmanageable or a danger to the safety or enjoyment of others. In this event no refund will be given.
No Liability is accepted for:
- *Loss of or damage to property belonging to or travelling with the members of any group. For example watches, jewellery, cameras or clothing.
- *Losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in services, sickness, strikes, riots, war, quarantine or any other cause.
- *Tides and weather – tide conditions and extreme weather can affect sailings, although it is very rare for us not to operate as per our published schedules. We accept no responsibility for costs incurred due to the cancellation of one of our trips.
- *Personal injury or death of any participants however caused unless by proven negligence of the company.
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