This little privately-owned ferry company is actually a well known local secret. It is a serious commuter service between Southampton and Hythe village, so it's best to avoid at peak commuter times, but for a fraction of the price of a holidaymaker's boat trip down Southampton Water you can see exactly the same things. Travelling from Southampton (near the Red... More

The Hythe Ferry will get you over to Southampton in less than 15 minutes whereas by road it takes much longer. You even can take the little train up the pier rather than walk. More

Good to check when large cruise ships are coming in or going out this is normally between 16.00 and 18.00 hours. Look in local paper or on web at sothampton port trafic information. . Port of southampton is getting very busy now, so from this side of southampton Water you get a good veiw. You are charged a small amount... More

It was great to see the liners up close. I parked on the Hythe side of Southampton water & then got the little train to the end of the jetty & then the ferry. It was a great way to get over to Southampton. More

Aside from using the Hythe Ferry as a commute to work it provides a 10 minute boat crossing that gives you the best view of the Cruise liners and other vessels in Southampton water. It can be cold on board and there are no facilities other than the great view. At the Hythe pier you can board for free the... More

During a short holiday in the Southampton area all the family wanted to have a short trip across Southampton Water. What better way than head to the main ferry quay in Southampton using the free shuttle bus around Southampton centre and hop on the ferry. We thought, oh my goodness we haven't got the change for the maching to buy... More

If you haven't taken a trip do it from Southampton visit Hythe with it's shops or take a trip to Southampton and very often you'll see a cruise ship or two. Free bus service to shops in Southampton. More

At the end of the day this is a means of public transport from Hythe to Southampton. However it is agreat way to visit Southampton if you are the Hythe side of Southampton Water, Kids love it take the little electric train a long the pier then the ferry to Southampton, short walk to town centre including historic walls. Tudor... More

In fairness the pier train is quite entertaining but the rest of hythe is not worth it. Go there If you wish to go shopping in Southampton anyway, but not for a sightseeing trip. More