Don’t trust the app. Trust the phone line.
Call 020 8921 5555. A recorded voice will tell you the truth.
It’s robotic. It’s flat. But it’s honest.
Or, use the cam. There’s a live webcam at Woolwich.
You can watch the empty dock. You can watch the rain.
You can watch the seagulls stare into your soul. It’s riveting.
This Free London Ferry Is Now Running Every 15 Minutes
If the cameras are down? You’re playing the game.
Gather your courage. Drive to the pier. Take the gamble.
The worst that happens is a free 5-minute parking spot with a view.
The Unofficial Rules
Rule one: Never be in a hurry.
Rule two: Bring snacks. The crossing is short, but the queue is not.
Rule three: Wave at the passengers on the other ferry. They’ll wave back. It’s the law.
Why do we love it? Because it’s broken.
A perfectly running ferry would be boring. A broken one creates stories.
“Remember that day we were stuck for 45 minutes? I saw a heron eat a fish.”
