That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.
Enjoy our high-speed passenger-only service, crossing between New London, CT and Orient Point, NY in just 40 minutes. Comfortable seating, a state-of-the-art ride control system, and Cross Sound Deli amenities make it as comfortable a ferry ride as you'll find anywhere!
The first high-speed passenger ferry added to the fleet, the 400-passenger Sea Jet I makes the 16 mile crossing in just 40 minutes and is capable of cruising at speeds in excess of 30 knots (35 mph).
Even though you can't get to the Hamptons from NYC via ferry, you can pick up a ferry in New London, CT to Sag Harbor. If you are traveling from Boston, Connecticut and even Westchester, there's no need to come all the way into NYC just to drive out — you can take the New London ferry.
Long Island City has two NYC Ferry stops, Hunters Point South & Gantry Plaza State Park, both just one stop away from Midtown Manhattan, averaging around a 5-minute ride.