How early do you have to be on the Long Island ferry?

It is strongly recommended that you arrive at our ferry dock at least thirty (30) minutes in advance of scheduled departure time. Please allow ample time for unanticipated traffic delays, parking, issuance of tickets and boarding the ferry. Tickets are not sold or issued onboard the ferry.



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High-speed passenger service, 40-minute crossing time. Vehicle and passenger ferries. Up to 58 arrivals and departures during peak season.

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DEPARTURE. Sailing Time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on our auto ferries. Sailing Time is approximately 40 minutes on our HIGH SPEED ferry.

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It is strongly recommended that you arrive at our ferry dock at least thirty (30) minutes in advance of scheduled departure time.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.

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Long Island is served by two year-round ferry lines that cross the Long Island Sound, connecting Port Jefferson to Bridgeport, Connecticut and Orient Point to New London, Connecticut.

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Not only will you need to spend less time waiting to drive onto the ferry, but you will also be able to explore what is available on board before you are joined by the rest of the passengers.

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Generally, the etiquette for boarding a ferry is to follow the first come, first served principle. This means that people who have been waiting in line for the ferry should board before those who arrive later.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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What types of security procedures should a traveler expect? By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request.

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Prohibited items
  • Hazardous materials (CFR Title 49, Parts 170-180)
  • Explosives or incendiary devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Chemical, biological or radiological agents or devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Unlawful or illegally possessed firearms (RCW, Chapter 9.41)
  • Illegal fireworks (RCW, Chapter 70.77)
  • Acetylene tanks.


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Getting prepared for your car ferry trip
  1. Check that your travel documents are still valid for the period you intend to travel. ...
  2. Buy your ferry ticket in advance. ...
  3. Prepare a small bag of travel essentials – this is particularly important for longer or overnight car ferry crossings.


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There are toilets on every ferry regardless of size.

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Cabins are sold per trip, not per day or per person. Cabins are equipped with single or double bunk bed style berths. Most cabins include private bathroom facilities. For those that do not, public restroom and shower facilities are available.

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The Stena Hollandica is the largest combined freight and passenger ferry in the world. It is the first of two Ropax ships built at the Nordic Yards shipyard in Wismar, Germany.

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