How many cars fit on the Port Jeff ferry?

The MV PT Barnum was built in 1999 by Eastern Shipbuilding Group Panama City, Florida. It is 300 feet (91 m) long and 52 feet (16 m) wide, and is named after the ferry company's co-founder, Bridgeport circus impresario PT Barnum. She is capable of carrying 120 cars and was constructed at a cost of $12 million.



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Car and Driver tickets as well as additional passengers in vehicle tickets are available on our website and call center. Walk On tickets are purchased at each terminal.

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The Ferry company does not have parking. The Port Jefferson Marina parking lot is adjacent to the Ferry and is operated by Town Of Brookhaven. Depending upon the season, the Town of Brookhaven charges for daily parking. Please call Brookhaven for details 631-451- 6100.

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Crossing time approximately 1 hour 15 min. Capacity: 90-100 vehicles, 1,000 passengers.

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For Cars, please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time. We reserve the right to deny your passage if you do not arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.

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The quickest and most direct cross-Channel ferry route is Dover to Calais, taking around 1 and a half hours. There are 38 sailings to Calais every day.

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All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.

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Parking and the Crossing After you've snuggled in, turn off your lights, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and turn off your car alarm. Your motion detector will indeed detect the motion of the boat.

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U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit access to the car deck while a vessel is underway; therefore, RVs and motorhomes may not be used for dining and sleeping while on an AMHS ferry.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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You don't have to walk far in the Village to find great places to go shopping, grab a bite to eat, or get a cup of coffee. Port Jeff is also kid-friendly and pet-friendly, so you can feel free to bring all of the family to explore the town. Here are some local hot spots to discover in this great walk around town!

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