Sayville–Fire Island ferry schedule and guide
Sayville Ferry Service runs the Sayville–Fire Island ferry, a passenger ferry across the Great South Bay from Sayville, New York, to four stops on Fire Island. Its boats serve Cherry Grove, Fire Island Pines, Sailors Haven and Water Island, and the ride takes about 20 minutes. Every Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines boat stops at both, and the Sailors Haven and Water Island boats run only part of the year.
No Sailors Haven boats until spring
Sayville Ferry Service's Sailors Haven boats ran from May 16 to October 12, 2026, and have stopped for the season.
No Water Island boats until spring
Sayville Ferry Service's Water Island boats ran from May 22 to October 12, 2026, and have stopped for the season.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026
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Sayville–Fire Island ferry schedule Late fall 2026
The Late fall 2026 schedule runs from October 26, 2026 to November 29, 2026.
Departures from Sayville, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 3:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Sayville, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 3:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 5:10 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Sayville, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 11:45 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 4:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Sayville, Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 2:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 4:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Cherry Grove, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Sayville |
| 3:40 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Cherry Grove, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Sayville |
| 3:40 PM | Sayville |
| 5:55 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Cherry Grove, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:55 AM | Sayville |
| 12:10 PM | Sayville |
| 4:40 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Cherry Grove, Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:55 AM | Sayville |
| 2:40 PM | Sayville |
| 4:40 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines, Mondays through Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:25 AM | Sayville |
| 4:00 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines, Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:25 AM | Sayville |
| 4:00 PM | Sayville |
| 5:35 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | Sayville |
| 12:30 PM | Sayville |
| 5:00 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines, Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM | Sayville |
| 3:00 PM | Sayville |
| 5:00 PM | Sayville |
Fridays after November 6
This schedule replaces the Late fall 2026 schedule on November 13, 2026; November 20, 2026; November 27, 2026.
The 5:10 PM boat from Sayville and its trips back make their last run on November 6.
Departures from Sayville
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 3:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Cherry Grove
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Sayville |
| 3:40 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:25 AM | Sayville |
| 4:00 PM | Sayville |
Wednesday, November 25
This schedule replaces the Late fall 2026 schedule on November 25, 2026.
An extra 6:30 PM boat leaves Sayville the night before Thanksgiving.
Departures from Sayville
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 3:15 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
| 6:30 PM | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines |
Departures from Cherry Grove
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Sayville |
| 3:40 PM | Sayville |
| 7:15 PM | Sayville |
Departures from Fire Island Pines
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:25 AM | Sayville |
| 4:00 PM | Sayville |
| 6:55 PM | Sayville |
Thanksgiving
This schedule replaces the Late fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026.
No boats run on Thanksgiving.
One boat from Sayville serves both Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines, so each community has its own time for the boat back.
Sayville Ferry Service can cancel trips on rainy days, and on busy boats riders carry personal luggage only.
Sayville–Fire Island ferry fares
| Fare type | Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines | Sailors Haven | Water Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger | |||
| Adult, one way | $11.00 | $9.75 | $18.00 |
| Child 2 to 11, one way | $6.00 | $5.50 | $10.00 |
| Senior or disabled, one way | $10.00 | – | – |
| Adult, round trip | $20.00 | $18.00 | $34.00 |
| Child 2 to 11, round trip | $11.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 |
| Senior or disabled, round trip | $19.00 | – | – |
| Dog | |||
| Dog, one way | $4.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Dog, round trip | $7.00 | $3.00 | $7.00 |
| Commutation book | |||
| Adult, 40 trips | $330.00 | – | – |
| Child 2 to 11, 40 trips | $180.00 | – | – |
| Adult, 20 trips | – | – | $288.00 |
| Child 2 to 11, 20 trips | – | – | $160.00 |
- These are Sayville Ferry Service's cash fares, and card payments carry a 3.5% surcharge. Senior and disabled fares need a Suffolk County card. Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines tickets work at either beach, and a round-trip ticket is good on any day. Commutation books are not transferable or refundable.
Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines share one fare. Sayville Ferry Service also sells group rates for Sailors Haven by phone.
Sayville–Fire Island ferry details
| Operator | Sayville Ferry Service |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 20 minutes |
| Vessels | South Bay Clipper, Fire Island Clipper, Fire Island Empress, Cross Bay Clipper, Traveler and Fire Island Express |
| Payment | Cash, or credit card with a 3.5% surcharge, at the booth before boarding or at the Cherry Grove office. |
| Bicycles | Not allowed on the walks at the Sayville ferry's Fire Island stops. |
| Pets | Leashed dogs ride for a dog fare. |
| Luggage | Two pieces of hand luggage ride free. Extra items and shopping carts pay a charge, and loaded wagons are not allowed. Sayville Ferry Service carries no furniture, lumber, beds, compressed gas or flammable liquids on its passenger boats. |
| Restrooms | None on board. The Sayville ferry terminal has restrooms. |
| Charters | Sayville Ferry Service books special cross-bay trips by phone or on its website. |
Sayville ferry terminal parking and directions
The Sayville ferry terminal is at 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782. Green and white "Fire Island Ferry" signs lead to it from Main Street in Sayville by way of Foster Avenue.
From the west, drivers take Sunrise Highway to Lakeland Avenue (Exit 49), then go south about 2 miles to Main Street. From the Long Island Expressway, drivers take Exit 59 south on Ocean Avenue and Route 93, which becomes Lakeland Avenue. Taxis meet arriving trains at the Sayville LIRR station.
| Lot | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| River Road Parking | Across River Road from the terminal | $13 a day Monday to Thursday, $24 a day Friday to Sunday and holidays, $7 a day for motorcycles |
River Road Parking takes daily and overnight parking. Fire Island Parking, next to the terminal, sells seasonal and full-season spaces.
Fire Island stops on the Sayville ferry
Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines are Fire Island communities about a mile apart. Sailors Haven is about three-quarters of a mile from Cherry Grove, and riders can walk between all three.
Sailors Haven is part of Fire Island National Seashore, and Sayville Ferry Service runs its boats as a National Park Service concessioner. Sailors Haven has the Sunken Forest, a holly forest on a boardwalk trail, plus a visitor center, snack bar, picnic area, restrooms, showers and a lifeguarded beach in season.
Water Island is a Fire Island community of about 50 houses, between Barrett Beach to the west and Davis Park to the east. Sayville Ferry Service runs fewer boats there than to Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines.
Sayville–Fire Island ferry FAQs
How long is the ferry from Sayville to Fire Island?
The Sayville–Fire Island ferry takes about 20 minutes one way.
Can I walk from Cherry Grove to Fire Island Pines?
Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines are about a mile apart, and riders walk between them. Sailors Haven is about three-quarters of a mile from Cherry Grove.
Do Cherry Grove and Pines ferry tickets work at either beach?
Sayville Ferry Service tickets for Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines work at either beach.
Is there a bathroom on the Sayville ferry?
Sayville Ferry Service boats have no restrooms. The Sayville ferry terminal has restrooms.
Are dogs allowed on the Sayville ferry?
Leashed dogs ride the Sayville–Fire Island ferry for a dog fare and stay in the designated areas.
Is there a water taxi from Sayville to Fire Island?
Water taxis on Fire Island run between beaches along the island, not from Sayville. Sayville Ferry Service books special cross-bay trips instead.