Thames Clippers, which is based on Trinity Buoy Wharf, runs a ferry service between the Wharf and North Greenwich Pier throughout the day, Monday to Friday. The boat, Predator II, is a stable, well equipped ex-police boat which has been adapted to make it safe for children.

Ticket Type Price

Single £2.00
Weekly Pass £15.00
Monthly £40.00
6 Month £200.00
Annual £375.00

Thames Clippers have confirmed that if the parent/guardian pays £2 per trip, or gets a season ticket, the child travels with them free. Tickets can be purchased on the boat itself and the crew will have the relevant ticketing equipment onboard. Conditions of use by children are as follows;

• They must be accompanied by a guardian who will accept the terms of travel and safety requirements prior to use and, if this guardian is not the parent, they will require a letter from the parents giving permission to the guardian allowing them to travel with the child on the boat.
• There will only be two sailings in the morning and two sailings in the evening that can be used by children.
• The operator reserves the right to refuse travel should weather conditions make it unsafe.

The New Model School Company also requires that each child under the age of eleven should wear a lifejacket on board.

Scheduled services leave North Greenwich Pier at 0815 and 0830. The two afternoon boats leave Trinity Buoy Wharf at 1540 and 1700. It is worth noting that the parent/guardian would have to make sure that for the return journey they themselves leave enough time to be at the school door at 3.30pm (or 4.45pm), in order to leave adequate time for the child to walk carefully down to the boat to ready for its departure.

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