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    Cape May-Lewes Ferry

    4.4 (93 reviews)
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    Alexander R.

    A very nice ride! It saves you from driving an hour or more up the Delaware coast and gives you some tranquility instead. Very nice people greet you upon arriving and even joke with you as they escort your car through to the ship. The guy was suggesting that they had a dingy for my car because the ship was full. He just barely fit us into the earlier ship which was great. The crew was friendly and attentive as we got some breakfast for the trip back home. It was a fantastic trip to Delaware.

    Elizabeth R.

    Love love love -my hubby and I decided to take this Ferry to cut his driving time to New Jersey and it was definitely worth it. It was a beautiful sunny morning so imagine the sea breeze in the air -the silence of the ocean, the Pelicans flying in sequence and the dolphins pop up to gives us a show how lucky we were. The Ferry itself was clean they had a snack stand with hot breakfast sandwiches to healthy yogurt parfait, very good coffee, drinks from juices to sodas. On the top level they have a full bar ( too bad it was in the AM and we had to drive ). The Ferry has plenty of seating but most were just standing and looking at the beautiful site. Next visit to Delaware we will definitely take the Ferry going and returning

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    Marie F.

    Been riding the ferry for 25 years - still the BEST way to get to Atlantic City/Jersey Shore from points south! (MD, VA, NC). Thanks y'all!

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    Eric S.

    This was a great experience. It was only about 50.00, 2 adults and a dog. The ferry terminal was fantastic, tourism info, a cafe with coffee and snacks, a full bar and a concert venue. Boarding was orderly and efficient. First on first off. The passage itself was beautiful. The ferry has a bar and snacks, restrooms, plenty of space inside.and out. We saw jumping fish and dolphins and sea birds. Exiting was simply and easy. The employees were great and efficient. This was a great adventure.

    Bloss C.

    I've taken this ferry a few times and it's a good time! The boarding process is easy and it's about $50 per car. My fella and dog ride with me and we spend the ride enjoying the views on the top deck or inside the main cabin, where well behaved dogs are allowed in the areas away from food. One word of advice, advance tickets are required and they do sell out, even at less popular times of year for travel. The town of Lewes is cute and has some good options for lunch before or after the ferry, but there is also food at the terminal and on the boat.

    Raj S.

    A very good option to go to ocean city if you are traveling from NJ ... kids liked it too. It is about an hour and 15 mins sail from cape May to Ocean city MD . Easy booking ... costed ok - we paid about 37$ for our van and 10$ per person . Ferry had lots of seats inside and outside the deck . I really liked the push back seats .. very comfortable . They also have a gift shop and a small cafe with coffee and some snacks . There is also a bar on the 2nd floor. Very organized . Very comfortable . Had to wait an hour to board .. restaurants inside the ferry terminal weren't that good . Overall a good experience...

    John R.

    Made up of three vessels - the MV Delaware, MV New Jersey, and MV Cape Henlopen - the ferry is a super simple choice to save a 3- or 4-hour drive if you are on either side of the service points. Obviously you might already be located near a service point, but if you are not, this is still a great option for some road trips to either avoid the DC area when making the coastal North South run or perhaps to get to the DE beaches with a stop in AC or Cape May if you are coming in from NJ. Booking online is super easy. Per the website, "Reservations are required and crossings frequently sell out throughout the summer." The recent I-95 collapse in Northeast Philadelphia isn't going to help to plan any last minute ideas. The process itself is pretty flawless. You check in, show ID, and wait. You need to be there at least 30 minutes before boarding, and I would get there an hour ahead of time. You can leave your car, assuming you are driving, while you wait and go inside and relax (which I have never done). Otherwise, drive on board, leave your car, and find a comfortable spot to enjoy the trip. The few times I have taken it the waters were always smooth except for the last time when there was a gentle roll. I am sure there are times when it gets a lot more rough, but I cannot imagine they would run under truly bad conditions, so you need to take that into account as well for planning.

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    Bruce K.

    There's plenty to do on the Lewes side of the ferry line at the terminal. I arrived about an hour and a half early after running out of all the touristy things I wanted to see in Lewes and this gave me plenty of time to be first in line for the next ferry and park to explore. The terminal has a gift shop, full sit-down restaurant, patio bar overlooking the docks, playground, dog walking area and several historic markers that point out some of the important sites. The restrooms here are clean and plentiful. The Unknown Sailors' Cemetery historic marker is here and it gave me pause, "Lewes has been a Port-of-Call and a Harbor-of-Refuge since the 17th century. For generations during the ages of sail, a public burial ground in this immediate locality became the final resting place for hundred of sailors who lost their lives and whose unidentified bodies were here cast ashore. In remembrance of those persons whose remains are sheltered on this shore, this memorial is placed. May they find eternal repose." The "Lewes-Maritime History Trail" is a boardwalk that extends for a bit around the harbor. There are markers for the "Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse" and the "Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse" and of course, a great view. While waiting, I enjoyed a cold beer at the outside bar and watched the incoming ferry arrive. As it started boarding, I headed back to the van and was fortunate to be asked if I wanted to board early. Bonus! [Review 18214 overall - 126 in Delaware - 1736 of 2022.]

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    Randy J.

    For nice ride. I'm impressed with how professional and orderly everything went. The crew and associates know what they are doing. Car is put on and off in an orderly fashion, and as long as you, the driver, pay attention, it is loaded quickly. We had beautiful weather and very calm water. Absolutely wonderful.

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    Matthew S.

    When I was younger, I rode this ferry into Delaware from New Jersey when I went with my family to Bethany Beach. The last time I rode it, it was 1999. 21 years later, it is still a fantastic ride. It is well organized and a beautiful ride, only 85 minutes. You can see dolphins, crabs, and enjoy seeing some beautiful surf. It is the perfect amount of time. Too little time would make it not worth it. Too much time would make it boring. It also helps they allow you to bring your furry friends on board too! It is not the cheapest option, but what you make up in driving is a relaxing and pleasant ride across the Delaware Bay. Just plan ahead because they book fast in the summer months! I hope to take this ferry again in the future. While it is expensive to do it all the time, this special treat is worth doing when you can, so do it!

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    Steve S.

    First time taking the ferry to Cape May NJ. Easy onboarding process (walk on passengers). Gift shop and concessions are reasonably priced with a bar and monitors around the passenger area.

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    Maria-Elena T.

    I love the Ferry! Does it save time? Not really. Is it cost effective? Not really. But it's so civilized! It breaks up a long driving trip. You can walk around, enjoy the views, relax. The people who work there are very nice. I only wish it ran even later; many times I take the last one but wish I could take a later one. This trip I took the 7pm leaving Lewes and enjoyed a gorgeous sunset.

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    4.1(184 reviews)
    15.5 mi

    Amazing customer service! I had a change in plans I needed to cancel my ferry ride, and there was…read moreactually a human on the other side of the line who kindly and quickly process my cancellation and refunded me my full ticket price. Next time I'm in the area I plan on riding the ferry and look forward to meeting such wonderful people.

    If you know me, I don't fare well with being on open water that I have no idea how deep it is…read more Guess you can say that I have a fear of water. But I try to push myself to experience things, even it is through white knuckles and a tapping foot. I booked my trip on the Cape May Lewes Ferry about two weeks out. That way I knew what time I should show up and to secure myself a spot on the boat. Having never taken this ferry before I did my due diligence and educated myself on everything I needed to know. The best way to secure you spot is to go their website ahead of time. Select whether you are a one-way journeyman or if you will be returning. They will need to know how my passengers, whether you will be towing anything, motorcycle, walk on, etc. Have your pass ready upon driving up to the gate, they will scan it and tell you which lane to go to. Once there, all you have to do is wait. No need to worry about getting out of your vehicle and walking over to the visitor center, most people will be doing that. I got out and ventured over to take some pictures and explore. During your wait, there are multiple things that you can do for entertainment. There is a playground if you have children. There is a store inside for souvenirs. There is a place to grab some food. There are trails to walk, benches to sit, and one more very interesting thing. There is a mini miniature golf course outside. Want to use it, go inside to the information desk and ask for some putters and balls, once you hand over your ID to ensure you return with items. When it nears time to start boarding the boat you will hear an announcement to return to your vehicle so that they can do a quick inspection of your vehicle. The staff will then start directing which vehicles will enter the boat first. Motorcycles first and then they go down a lane. I was lucky to be in a lane that was basically first and made my way onto the boat. I was instructed and guided to a spot on the boat. Take note that once you are on the boat to pay attention to instructions. Do not let your alarm system on. As the motion of the boat can set it off. One passenger did not pay attention and their system was going off for a good few minutes. I grabbed a few things from my vehicle and headed up to the decks and took a look around. Snapping some pictures and went to the stern to see the remainder of vehicles load onto the boat. I also stayed back here as we launched. Cover your ears if the horn is going to bother you. After we launched I made my way indoors to find a table and chair to sit at and eat my snack. The seats are comfortable, and when sitting in them you don't feel the motion too much. I was able to enjoy my food and drink before I got up to wander about. Other things to do while on here. Visit the gift shop. Grab a bite to eat or drink in the cafe area. There are also adult beverages available. Take a seat on deck to watch the waves crash and the land in the distance get nearer. Try not to stumble too much with the rocking of the boat. There were several times I almost went down because of this. The day I took the ferry the weather wasn't the best, spitting rain and windy, so that made for choppy waters. Once on the other side, with all of us back to our vehicles, we started to venture into Delaware. Of course, waiting our turn and being guided off the boat. Definitely a unique way to get around and one that cuts miles and minutes off your travel time.

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    4.0(9 reviews)
    54.6 mi

    BLUF: Expensive but a historical gem that makes for a fun adventure…read more Despite the increasing prices ($24 for two of us in a car to go one way), I love the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry! I appreciate the history and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region and the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry is one of its treasures. The ferry only holds about 9 cars and the scenic trip across the Tred Avon River takes about 10 minutes. The views are always fabulous and the people working the ferry are always friendly. The ferry recently changed owners and on my most recent crossing my husband and I were warmly welcomed and ferried to Bellevue by an all women crew. The ferry only runs from spring to late fall. My husband and I typically take the ferry one of the last weekends its open in the year. We enjoy touring around St. Michael's and then taking the ferry over to Oxford where we load up our cooler with ice cream from Scottish Highland Creamery. This year we took the ferry from Oxford to Bellevue and we enjoyed making the crossing in reverse. In addition to cars, the ferry is very popular with cyclists. There may just be a few on the ferry or a whole Peloton. For those wanting to further support this historic gem, there is merch sold onboard. Admittedly, I find the ferry to be expensive but I look at it like doing my part to keep this part of Chesapeake Bay history alive. There is a discounted bulk rate for those who routinely make the crossing for practical reasons.

    The ferry here goes a relatively short distance. I'm glad to see a ferry running; I wish there were…read moremore ways to get around in Eastern Shore MD. Having said that, this ferry doesn't do a whole lot, and the ticket price is quite high. My trip from the Scottish Creamery to the St. Michaels area is frankly about the only practical reason to use this route unless you're a local (and a local who doesn't have your own boat). When you consider the wait for the ferry and the time spent on it, I probably could have just driven there faster, even though it's a long way around. So from my perspective I couldn't see much tangible benefit to it, it's something you'd just do for the experience. The ferry was a well-running vessel with no front or back which docked quickly and made the trip in fifteen minutes or so. It was nice being out on the river, but it's too short of a trip to get a ton out of it. Seeing the cost for a car was over ten bucks (minimum), it's hard to justify the cost as anything other than a one-time lark. In my experience, ferries were more common and cheaper (often state-funded) in North Carolina, where as in MD and VA they seem to be an afterthought. I don't begrudge them for charging what they need to in order to stay afloat (so to speak), and I wish them well, but I struggle to see that I'd do it more than once.

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    Oxford-Bellevue Ferry - Old postcards pictured below the pilot boat.

    Old postcards pictured below the pilot boat.

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