The Cross Sound Ferry is a privately owned auto and passenger ferry service connecting New London, Connecticut and Orient Point located on the North Fork in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.
The ferry is owned and operated by Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. which also owns and runs the Block Island Express, a passenger ferry route connecting New London, Connecticut and Block Island, Rhode Island.
Cross Sound Ferry Schedule
The Cross Sound Ferry schedule varies by day. Please see the tables below for the current departure schedules for Orient Point and New London.
Cross Sound Ferry Orient Point Schedule
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Cross Sound Ferry New London Schedule
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Cross Sound Ferry Fares
Fares for the Cross Sound Ferry vary depending on whether you are bringing a vehicle, the size of the vehicle and whether you are a Cross Sound Ferry rewards member or not.
Please see the tables below for fare and ticket prices.
Passenger Fares
The fare table below is for passengers not bringing a vehicle on their crossing.
| Ticket Type | Rewards Member Fare | Base Fare | Full Fare |
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| Adult One Way | As low as $10.04 | $18.00 | $20.00 |
| Adult Same Day Round Trip | As low as $18.15 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Child (Under 12yrs) One Way | As low as $3.85 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Child (Under 12yrs) Same Day Round Trip | As low as $6.60 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Vehicle and Driver Fares
The following fares are for passengers bringing vehicles on their crossing.
| Ticket Type | Rewards Member Fare | Base Fare | Full Fare |
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| Priority STANDARD Auto and Driver One-Way (most sedans) | N/A | N/A | $78.00 |
| Priority LARGE Auto and Driver One-Way (most SUVs and Pickups) | N/A | N/A | $82.00 |
| Priority XL Auto and Driver One-Way (20′-23′ long or over 7′ tall) | N/A | N/A | $88.00 |
| STANDARD Auto and Driver One-Way (most sedans) | as low as $33.55 | $61.00 | $65.00 |
| LARGE Auto and Driver One-Way (most SUVs and Pickups) | as low as $35.75 | $65.00 | $69.00 |
| XL Auto and Driver One-Way (20′-23′ long or over 7′ tall) | as low as $39.05 | $71.00 | $75.00 |
Long Vehicle and Driver Fares
The following fares are for passengers bringing vehicles longer than 23 feet on their crossing. These fares include autos with trailers, tractor trailers, straight trucks, motorhomes and RVs, and busses.
| Ticket Type | Rewards Member Fare | Base Fare | Full Fare |
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| Autos w/Trailers, Tractor Trailers, Straight Trucks, Motorhomes, etc. | N/A | $3.50/ft | $4.25/ft |
| LOWBOY Tractor Trailer (More Info) | N/A | $5.25/ft | $6.38/ft |
| WIDE LOAD Tractor Trailers (over 8’6″ wide) | N/A | $7.00/ft | $8.50/ft |
| WIDE LOAD LOWBOY (over 8’6″ wide AND Lowboy) | N/A | $8.75/ft | $10.63/ft |
Motorcycle and Bicycle Fares
The following fares are for passengers bringing motorcycles or bicycles on their crossing.
| Ticket Type | Rewards Member Fare | Base Fare | Full Fare |
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| Motorcycle and Driver | As low as $18.70 | $34.00 | $37.00 |
| Motorcycle and Driver with Sidecar or Trike | As low as $23.10 | $42.00 | $45.00 |
| Motorcycle and Driver with Trailer | As low as $30.25 | $55.00 | $58.00 |
| Bicycles (Rider not included) | N/A | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Cross Sound Ferry Terminals
Below is the information for the New London and Orient Point ferry terminals.
New London Ferry Terminal
- Address: 2 Ferry St, New London, CT 06320
- Phone: (860) 443-5281
- Hours:
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Orient Point Ferry Terminal
- Address: 41270 Main Rd, Orient, NY 11957
- Phone: (631) 323-2525
- Hours:
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cross Sound Ferry Parking
In this section is the Cross Sound Ferry parking information for New London and Orient Point.
Cross Sound Ferry New London Parking
Limited on-site parking is available at the New London ferry terminal on a first come first served basis. It costs $10 per day.
There is additional parking at the Water Street Parking garage which is located directly across from the ferry terminal. Rates for the Water Street Parking garage are $6 per day Mondays through Thursdays and $15 per day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
For passengers with electric vehicles, there are two EV charging stations located at the Water Street Garage. One is located inside the garage and the other is located just outside the gates as you enter from Water Street.
Cross Sound Ferry Orient Point Parking
The Orient Point ferry terminal offers free on-site parking on a first come first served basis. Therefore it is recommended that passengers arrive early to secure a parking spot.
Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruises
In addition to daily auto and passenger ferry service, the Cross Sound Ferry operates three sightseeing cruises – Classic Lighthouse Cruise, Lights & Sights Cruise, and Long Island Lights Cruise.
Classic Lighthouse Cruise
The Classic Lighthouse Cruise is a 2 hour narrated sightseeing cruise around New London and Orient Point’s historic lighthouses.
On this cruise, passengers see the following lighthouses and historic sights.
- New London Harbor Light
- Avery Point Lighthouse
- New London Ledge Lighthouse
- North Dumpling Light
- Race Rock Light
- Orient Point Lighthouse
- Plum Island Lighthouse
- Little Gull Light
- Fort Griswold
- General Dynamic’s Electric Boat Division
- Fort Trumbull
- New London’s historic waterfront
Lights & Sights Cruise
The Lights & Sights Cruise is a 2 hour narrated sightseeing cruise around some of New London and Orient Point’s historic lighthouses.
On this cruise, passengers see the following lighthouses and historic sights.
- New London Harbor Light
- New London Ledge Lighthouse
- North Dumpling Light
- Morgan Point Light
- Latimer Reef Light
- Watch Hill Light
- Historic Ocean House
- Simmons Castle
- Race Rock Light
- Little Gull Light
- Fort Griswold
- General Dynamic’s Electric Boat Division
- Fort Trumbull
- Fort Wright
- New London’s historic waterfront
Long Island Lights Cruise
The Lights & Sights Cruise is a 2 hour narrated sightseeing cruise featuring views of some of New London and Orient Point’s historic lighthouses.
On this cruise, passengers will see the following lighthouses.
- New London Harbor Light
- Avery Point Lighthouse
- New London Ledge Lighthouse
- North Dumpling Light
- Race Rock Light
- Orient Point Lighthouse
- Plum Island Lighthouse
- Little Gull Light
They’ll also see following historic sights.
- Great Gull Island
- The Ruins
Both the Classic Lighthouse Cruise and the Lights and Sights Cruise are served by two vessels — the Cecelia Ann and Sea Jet.
The Long Island Lights Cruise is served only by the Sea Jet.
Both vessels are equipped with snack bars offering various food as well as beer, wine and cocktails.
Tickets for any of the three cruises are $33 for adults, $16.50 for Children ages 2-11 and free for Children under 2.
Cross Sound Ferry Fleet
The Cross Sound Ferry route is served by the following vessels.