The toy that actually survives Christmas morning
or 4 payments of £6.99 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Wood not plastic
- 3 wooden passengers
- Ages 1 to 6
- Screen-free play
- Survives siblings
- Hand-finished
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
One toy your child will actually keep
Freya is a wooden ferry boat with room for 3 passengers. She floats through imaginary seas, docks at distant ports, and sparks stories that last for years. Built from solid wood, hand-finished, and designed to be played with hard and often.
This is the toy that doesn't snap under pressure, doesn't end up in landfill after a week, and doesn't need charging. It's the one you'll find your teenager still moving around the playroom.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What you're getting
Freya arrives ready to sail. No assembly. No batteries. Just unbox and play.
Freya the Ferry Boat
A solid wood ferry with a natural finish. Weighted and balanced so she floats and moves smoothly through water or across the playroom floor. Sized for small hands to hold and steer.
- ✓ Solid wood construction, hand-finished
- ✓ Floats in water, rolls on land
- ✓ Fits in one hand, leads in imagination
3 Wooden Passengers
Three hand-carved wooden figures ready to board. Simple, safe, and scaled to play naturally with the ferry. They become the crew, the family, the characters in every story.
- ✓ 3 wooden crew members included
- ✓ Safe for ages 1+, no small parts
- ✓ Spark dialogue and character play
Float, Dock, Explore
Freya works in bath time, in a water table, in a bucket, or across the kitchen tiles. The play never ends because the toy never breaks. One parent told us their child played with it for 3 years and passed it to a younger cousin.
- ✓ Water-safe solid wood finish
- ✓ Works anywhere: bath, table, floor
- ✓ Grows with the child from 1 to 6
Ready to sail this week?
Was £40.99
Toy Ferry Boat - Wooden Toy: £27.99
While they play
What it quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Storytelling
Three passengers, a boat, and a child's imagination. Freya teaches kids to ask 'what happens next' and build narratives that last for hours.
Role play
A captain, a crew, a destination. Kids step into character, negotiate, explore social roles without a script.
Balance and physics
How does she float? Where do the passengers sit? Why does she tip? Real materials teach real lessons.
Sustained attention
No beeps, no lights, no timer. Play runs as long as the child's focus lasts. That focus grows.
What families say about Jaques of London
From the families who own Freya
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
The perfect first wood toy
Safe to grab, light enough to hold, interesting enough to hold attention. Catherine McCulloch called it 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday.'
Stories start here
Three passengers unlock character play. Bath time becomes a ferry crossing. Journeys have names and reasons. The same toy, deeper play.
Still the favourite
Kids pass plastic toys to siblings within months. Freya gets handed down and asked for first. Grandparents report theirs is still being played with after 5 years.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why Freya beats the plastic ferry in the toy box
| Jaques Toy Ferry Boat - Wooden Toy | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Lasts 3+ years of hard play | ✅ | ❌ Cracks by month 2 |
| No batteries, no charging | ✅ | ⚠️ Beeps fail, lights dim |
| Safe to float in water | ✅ | ❌ Rusts or warps |
| Hand-finished, warm to touch | ✅ | ⚠️ Cold plastic, flaking paint |
| Passed to younger siblings | ✅ | ❌ Already broken or broken down |
| Sparks open-ended play | ✅ | ⚠️ One mode, repetitive beep |
| Landfill-safe end of life | ✅ | ❌ Plastic sits for 500 years |
- ✅ Survives years
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Water safe
- ✅ Warm to touch
- ✅ Passed down
- ✅ Open-ended play
- ✅ Biodegradable
- ❌ Breaks month 2
- ⚠️ Batteries fail
- ❌ Rusts or warps
- ⚠️ Cold, flaking
- ❌ Already broken
- ⚠️ One mode
- ❌ 500 years landfill
Ready to sail this week?
Was £40.99
Toy Ferry Boat - Wooden Toy: £27.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from parents buying for the first time
How do I know Freya is right for my child's age?
Freya is designed for ages 1 to 6. At 1, it's a safe toy to grip and mouth. At 3, the 3 passengers unlock character play. At 5, she's the toy they ask for first. If you're buying for a first birthday, this is the one. If for a 6th birthday, they'll still play with it.
Is she really safe in water?
Yes. Freya is solid wood with a water-safe hand-finished surface. She floats, doesn't absorb water, and won't warp. Parents use her in baths, water tables, and buckets. One parent told us their child took her everywhere for 3 years without damage.
What if it breaks?
Freya comes with a 60-day warranty. If it fails under normal play, we replace it. Beyond that, solid wood toys can be sanded and refinished at home if needed. Most parents report zero breakage after years of use, even when passed to a second child.
Why does it cost more than the plastic version?
Solid wood doesn't snap under pressure. Hand-finished means no flaking paint or sharp edges. The weight in your child's hand signals something real. A plastic ferry breaks in weeks. Freya plays for years and gets passed down. That's pennies per year. Worth every penny full price, as one parent told us.
How much does it cost?
The Toy Ferry Boat - Wooden Toy is £27.99 today (down from £40.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ready to sail this week?
Was £40.99
Toy Ferry Boat - Wooden Toy: £27.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Freya is a return to what Jaques has always done: make toys that last. For 231 years we've watched what breaks and what endures. We know the difference between cheap and solid. Freya floats because the wood is dense and balanced. She survives siblings because solid wood doesn't snap. The 3 passengers stay safe because they're carved, not moulded. This is the ferry we'd give our grandchild.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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