Patchogue–Fire Island ferry schedule and guide
Davis Park Ferry runs the Patchogue–Fire Island ferry, a passenger ferry across the Great South Bay from Patchogue, New York, to Davis Park and Watch Hill on Fire Island. The ride takes about 20 minutes to Davis Park and about 30 minutes to Watch Hill. Davis Park Ferry sells tickets in person only, just before boarding, and riders arrive 15 minutes before departure.
No Watch Hill boats until mid-May
Davis Park Ferry's Watch Hill service has ended for the 2026 season and begins again in mid-May 2027. Watch Hill is about a mile's walk from Davis Park on a boardwalk trail.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026
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Patchogue–Fire Island ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from October 13, 2026 to November 1, 2026.
Departures from Patchogue, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Davis Park |
| 3:30 PM | Davis Park |
Departures from Patchogue, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Davis Park |
| 3:30 PM | Davis Park |
| 6:30 PM | Davis Park |
Departures from Patchogue, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Davis Park |
| 1:30 PM | Davis Park |
| 3:30 PM | Davis Park |
Departures from Patchogue, Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Davis Park |
| 1:30 PM | Davis Park |
| 3:30 PM | Davis Park |
| 5:30 PM | Davis Park |
Departures from Davis Park, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Patchogue |
| 4:00 PM | Patchogue |
Departures from Davis Park, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Patchogue |
| 4:00 PM | Patchogue |
| 7:00 PM | Patchogue |
Departures from Davis Park, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Patchogue |
| 2:00 PM | Patchogue |
| 4:00 PM | Patchogue |
Departures from Davis Park, Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Patchogue |
| 2:00 PM | Patchogue |
| 4:00 PM | Patchogue |
| 6:00 PM | Patchogue |
Sunday, November 1
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 1, 2026.
The 5:30 PM boat from Patchogue and the 6:00 PM boat back do not run on November 1.
Departures from Patchogue
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Davis Park |
| 1:30 PM | Davis Park |
| 3:30 PM | Davis Park |
Departures from Davis Park
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Patchogue |
| 2:00 PM | Patchogue |
| 4:00 PM | Patchogue |
Davis Park Ferry may turn away riders who arrive less than 15 minutes before departure. It posts schedule changes on its website and to a homeowners email list.
Watch Hill boats run only part of the year. Watch Hill is about a mile's walk from Davis Park on a boardwalk trail, so riders reach it on the Davis Park boat when the Watch Hill boats are not running.
Patchogue–Fire Island ferry fares
| Fare type | Cash | Card |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger | ||
| Adult, one way | $13.00 | $13.50 |
| Child, one way | $8.50 | $8.75 |
| Senior, one way | $12.00 | $12.50 |
| Adult, round trip | $25.00 | $25.75 |
| Child, round trip | $15.00 | $15.50 |
| Senior, round trip | $23.00 | $23.75 |
| Dog | ||
| Dog, round trip | $7.50 | $7.75 |
- Davis Park Ferry sells tickets in person only, just before boarding, and accepts no digital tickets. Card payments have a $10 minimum. A ticket does not reserve a seat on any trip, and a lost return ticket means paying the one-way fare.
A round-trip ticket costs less than two one-way tickets. Davis Park Ferry tickets are not tied to a rider, so a lost ticket cannot be traced or voided.
Davis Park Ferry tickets carry an expiration year. Davis Park Ferry accepts only its own tickets, not those of the other Fire Island ferries.
Patchogue–Fire Island ferry details
| Operator | Davis Park Ferry Co., Inc., an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 20 minutes to Davis Park, and about 30 minutes to Watch Hill |
| Vehicles | None. Davis Park and Watch Hill allow only work and emergency vehicles. |
| Reservations | None. A ticket does not reserve a seat on any trip. |
| Payment | Cash, or a credit or debit card with a $10 minimum, in person at the ticket office. The Davis Park Ferry Terminal in Patchogue has an ATM. |
| Bicycles | Not carried. Town of Brookhaven rules ban bicycles on the Fire Island boardwalks. |
| Pets | Leashed dogs ride for a dog fare. Dogs may not use the Watch Hill ocean beach in summer. |
| Luggage | One carry-on and one smaller personal item ride free. Carts, coolers and other wheeled items ride as freight, loaded by the crew, for a charge by size and weight. |
| Restrooms | None on board. Public restrooms are at the Patchogue terminal and at both Fire Island stops. |
Patchogue ferry terminal parking and directions
The Davis Park Ferry Terminal (Patchogue ferry terminal) is at 80 Brightwood Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. The Town of Brookhaven runs its parking lot, the Sandspit, and Brookhaven residents with a town parking sticker park there for a yearly fee.
| Lot | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandspit | At the ferry terminal, 80 Brightwood Street | $4 an hour Monday to Friday, $5 an hour weekends and holidays, $25 a day, $150 a week |
Drivers pay at the meters outside the terminal or in the FlowBird app, where the Sandspit is zone 8003. The South Shore Boat Yard, a short walk away, takes overflow parking.
Davis Park and Watch Hill on the Patchogue ferry
Davis Park is a Fire Island community of about 250 homes around a large marina, with a lifeguarded main beach. The beach is about a tenth of a mile from the ferry dock. The Casino Cafe and Casino Bar is the community's restaurant and bar, and the Harbor Store at the marina is a convenience store and snack bar.
Watch Hill is part of Fire Island National Seashore, run by the National Park Service. It has a nature trail, lifeguards, campsites, a marina, a visitor center, a store and a snack bar. The main beach is about a third of a mile from the Watch Hill ferry dock.
Davis Park and Watch Hill are about a mile apart, marina to marina. Water Island, the next community, is about a mile from Davis Park.
Patchogue–Fire Island ferry FAQs
How long is the ferry from Patchogue to Davis Park?
The Patchogue–Fire Island ferry takes about 20 minutes to Davis Park and about 30 minutes to Watch Hill.
Can I buy Davis Park ferry tickets online?
Davis Park Ferry sells tickets in person only, just before boarding, and accepts no digital tickets.
Can I bring a bike to Davis Park?
Davis Park Ferry carries no bicycles. Davis Park and Watch Hill allow no cars, and Town of Brookhaven rules ban bicycles on the boardwalks.
Are dogs allowed on the Davis Park ferry?
Leashed dogs ride the Patchogue–Fire Island ferry for a dog fare. Dogs may go anywhere in Davis Park, but not on the Watch Hill ocean beach in summer.
What if I miss the last ferry from Davis Park?
Davis Park Ferry asks riders who miss the last boat to call its office as soon as possible. No water taxi can be called on the spot, because every trip needs a licensed captain and crew.