Cross River Ferry
A direct link between Cobh and Passage West for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.
Map position is a guide only and may not always match the ferry’s exact location.
Map auto refreshes every 2 minutes (06:00 - 21:45)
Easy ways to check the ferry status
Home screen shortcuts, WhatsApp, Siri and Hey Google – plus a way to show your support.
Add the Cross River Ferry page to your home screen so it behaves like an app icon.
Open the ferry page
In Safari, go to incobh.com/cross-river-ferry/.
Tap the Share icon
Tap the Share button (square with an arrow pointing up).
Select “Add to Home Screen”
Scroll down if needed and tap Add to Home Screen.
Confirm name & add
Choose a name like “Ferry status”, then tap Add.
Open the ferry page
In Chrome, go to incobh.com/cross-river-ferry/.
Open the menu
Tap the ⋮ menu in the top-right corner.
Tap “Add to Home screen”
Select Add to Home screen or Install app, depending on your device.
Confirm & place
Confirm the name and tap Add. The icon will appear with your other apps.
Join the Cross River Ferry WhatsApp channel to see updates directly in WhatsApp.
Open the channel link
Tap the button below (WhatsApp must be installed on your phone).
Follow in WhatsApp
When the channel opens, tap Follow or the bell icon to get notified of new posts.
Notifications are muted by default, so switch them on to receive updates in real time!
Instant access
Open the Cross River Ferry status page from any screen with just your voice.
Privacy-safe
Safe and private — nothing is tracked or shared, it just opens the ferry status page.
One-tap setup
About 30 seconds to install, then you’re done.
Tap "Add Siri Shortcut"
On your iPhone, tap the blue button above.
Open in Shortcuts app
Your phone will open the Apple Shortcuts app automatically.
Tap "Add Shortcut"
Press the blue Add Shortcut button.
Start using it
Say "Hey Siri, Check Ferry Status" anytime.
You only need to set this up once. After that, just say "Hey Google, check ferry status".
Open Assistant settings
Open the Google app → tap your profile picture → Settings → Google Assistant.
Create a new routine
Go to Routines and tap New or +.
Choose your phrase
Under “When I say…”, add a phrase like “Check ferry status”.
Add the action
Under “Assistant will…”, choose Add action → Browse the web and paste the link above.
Save and test
Save the routine, then say “Hey Google, check ferry status” – it should open the ferry status page on incobh.com.
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About the ferry
The Cross River Ferry provides a short vehicle and passenger crossing between Cobh and Passage West, offering a convenient alternative to travelling via the Jack Lynch or through the city to get the other side of the harbour. The service is used daily by commuters, local residents, and visitors to the area.
The crossing typically takes around five minutes, depending on conditions.
Why use the ferry
Using the Cross River Ferry typically saves 20–30 minutes compared with driving around Cork Harbour via the Jack Lynch Tunnel, with even greater savings during peak traffic periods.
Operating times
The ferry operates daily with different start times depending on the day of the week.
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Monday to Friday: 06:15 – 21:30
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Saturday & Sunday: 06:30 – 21:30
Outside these hours, the ferry does not operate. During periods of disruption, live updates are shown in the status panel above.
Tickets & payment
Tickets are purchased on board (cash and card accepted) and can also be purchased on the Cross River Ferries website or via their app (just search for “Cross River Ferries” in your app store).
Charges depend on the type of crossing (vehicle, passenger, or cyclist).
Weather & service disruptions
The ferry may be affected by:
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Fog or poor visibility
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Strong winds or adverse weather
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Operational or safety restrictions
When disruptions occur, the live status above will show whether the ferry is running or temporarily suspended.
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