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.

Rating: Incomplete…read more As the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area becomes an off season short vacation spot for us, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry becomes a very interesting alternative route there from Bucks County, PA. The drive to Cape May takes about two hours, and the ferry with wait time embarking, disembarking and traversing Delaware Bay, another three; the time comparison is not favorable to just driving there directly. However, there is something to be said for taking a short cruise for its potential for relaxation and obvious uniqueness, and the option of spending time in Cape May, which remains more charming than the southern terminus and certainly worth your attention. Too, off-season pricing is very reasonable at $22 per car and $6 per person; making the value proposition outstanding. So, our solution for next year is to make the run by going to beautiful Victorian Cape May for a few days before catching the CMLF across to Lewes, and spending a few more days down there for crabs, fish and more exploration down the Delaware coast. We will decide then whether to drive or ferry home. The Lewes terminal is a comfortable place to hang out for a while, answer questions about the ferry and grab a drink/lunch at Grains, the in house restaurant overlooking the bay and ferry operations. We found our hour there worthwhile and fun. More to come as we fulfill our plan. 5 Star potential!

My husband and I, had such an amazing time. It was a very cold afternoon, but that didn't stop the…read morevibes. The tickets, including our vehicle to board was a steal of a price . The process from check in, to parking on the ferry was simple. The ferry had ample seating inside . Note, if you want booth seats, you have to try to be the first ones in. The ferry was very warm, and cozy . On the ferry there is hot food , all type of drinks, and plenty of snacks to purchase. It's lots to see on the deck, although I did not stay outside to long as it was cold. I can't wait to return for the summer.

We opted for the Summer Breeze boat ride on a Sunday afternoon 4pm option. Right next to…read moreSchaefer's. It's a 2 hour boat ride. The cost was $19 per adult and $10 per kid. You can bring food and drinks on the boat though they do have a bar full of options to choose from if you want a beer or cocktails. No food options to purchase on the boat. Everyone was nice and my son even was able to take the wheel for a while. A positive was that we were able to jump on the boat with no reservation. There are 4 large booth tables and plenty of other folding chairs and tables to relax by. They have a bathroom on board the ship with its very own window. I'm not sure if it's normal but there was no music playing which I liked since I was able to have conversations with my family. Tom & Steve are the owners and very nice and welcoming.

Diana was awesome. The owners daughter / bartender / host…read more The captain was Great experience all in all it was awesome I had a party of nine and three kids it was a great experience recommend it for everyone and anyone

Easy online booking using credit/debit. Excellent customer service follow up to confirm after…read moreonline booking. Safe and secured parking lot right near the dock. Happy, friendly and funny boat Captain and crew which made for an enjoyable ride to Tangier Island. I definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for a wonderful day adventure! Thank you!

We took the Steven Thomas to Tangier island. The staff was…read morevery welcoming. A guy named Noah was very friendly and helpful. On the trip over some dolphins were swimming beside us. The captain was announcing various sights to see as we progressed out into the bay towards our destination. A wonderful nautical experience.

Captain Barry's has become our family tradition with all the generations in our family. We never…read morestop learning something new with Captain Barry and we could not imagine our family vacation without this experience.

We had a fun and eye opening time experiencing the bay with Captain Barry. He is full of fun,…read moreobscure facts and knows the area like the back of his hand. We took a gorgeous route to secret spots, saw plenty of wildlife, and learned all about the local ecosystem. Fun was had by all.... Highly recommend!!

What a fun trip. Staff was great and knowledgeable. We saw over 100 dolphin sightings. We also…read morelearned about the history of cape may and different birds. Including 3 bald eagles Get the Groupon if possible. My 15 year old said it was decently fun- which is a win in teenage language. My 11 year old thought it was awesome. My 13 year old did get sea sick and my 9year old niece loved every min of it. The only thing that was a tad tacky was the captain asking for tips at the end for about 10 mins. If gratuity is expected, it should just be added to the cost. I'm glad that I had cash to tip.

For adults this would be more of a four star rating. For My 5 year old, it was closer to 3 stars…read more There wasn't a ton to see in the ocean (the occasional dolphin popped up but the view was occasionally obstructed) and my daughter was looking forward to seeing unique birds. That was pretty much nonexistant. Three hours was a bit long. We would have been better off with a two hour trip. The staff was nice and there were plenty of interesting facts. I liked that they had food and the prices weren't insane. Take advantage of the Groupon!

Excellent fun activity! Amazing captain & crew members. Super great mix of education, dolphins and…read moreFUN. Highly Recommend!!

Captain Chris & Kirby are the best! We've been on the Atlantic Star every summer for the past 5…read moreyears with our kids. It is always fun and enjoyable for all! Plenty of dolphin sightings as well.

Very nice experience! We cruised on the miles River. The cruise is a total of 70 mins. Everyone was…read moreso nice. We also received good background history of St.Michael's. This cruise line has two levels. The lower deck which is closed in. It also has a small bar area for drinks as well as non- alcoholic beverages. They sell light snacks such as chips, hotdogs, etc. I tried the Miles River drink. It was delicious. She made it perfectly. We decided to let the wind blow in our hair. So we remained on the top level which was open windows. The views were amazing. Just bring a light jacket because it gets a little windy on the water. I would like to do this again. Maybe during warmer weather though. Even though I still enjoyed everything about it. If you're interested in learning St. Michael's history while enjoying the calming waters. This would be perfect.

If you enjoy a relaxing boat ride, Patriot Cruises is for you! One a two-level boat that looks like…read morea historic ferry, the cruise is 70 minutes and includes a tour pointing out historic sites and beautiful waterfront mansions. The final 20 minutes includes music and relaxation. There's a bar and snack area in the lower level and enclosed seating with tables. Upstairs is open air seating. To see most of the properties noted, sit on the right side of the boat. Bring cash so you can tip at the end.

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.

We saw literally hundreds of dolphins. We use this company every year. Each year the captain gets…read morea little bit crankier but hey, the guy knows his dolphins...

Went on the thunder cat on July 17th 2025. Absolutely amazing experience! Got to see so many pods…read moreof dolphins. Lainey and captain Al were absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable! Checkmark off the bucket list getting to see ocean life at its finest! Highly recommend this place! If anyone gets the opportunity to go...DO IT!