The New London Ferry Services have been an important part of the area's maritime history. There are regular Ferries out of New London traveling to New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. There are major New London Ferry Terminals located in the downtown area, accessible easily by foot and by car. The Amtrak railroad and Greyhound Bus Station are also located nearby for the convenience of in-transit passengers. The New London Ferry Service offers daily trips to and from nearby areas for recreational and commercial purposes. .
Some New London Ferry Services-
- Block Island Express
Address: 2 Ferry Street, PO Box 33, New London, CT 06320
Phone: 860-444-4624
The Block Island Ferry is a high speed ferry servic e operating between New London and Block Island. The Jessica W is an elegant 160 ft elegant catamaran running at cruising speeds of more than 35 knots. Equipped with comfortable seats on two levels of air conditioned passenger decks, the vessel is capable of carrying passengers and bicycles. The catamaran also has a viewing deck for passengers to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Facilities like satellite television and airline style seating are available along with a coffee bar serving delicious homemade pastries and bagels.
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- Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.
Address: 2 Ferry Street, PO Box 33, New London, CT 06320
Phone: 631-323-2525, Fax: 860-440-3492
The Cross Sound Ferry Service has a fleet of eight top of the line vessels. The boats can be chartered for vacations, business seminars or special occasions like weddings and parties. The passengers are offered spacious cabins, satellite television, room service and in room mini bars. Cruises are available on varied picturesque routes across the beautiful Long Island Sound. The boats have names like Cape Henlopen, John H, Mary Ellen, Susan Anne, New London, North Star, Sea Jet and Caribbean. Seven of these boats are capable of carrying cars, pickups, RVs and buses. The Passenger only Sea Jet offers high speed ferry service between Long Island and Connecticut with a journey time of only 40 minutes.
- Viking Fleet
Address: 462 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Phone: 631-668-5700, Fax: 631-668-5788
The Viking Fleet has several passenger carrying boats. The Viking Superstar is the latest ferry boat in the fleet. 120 ft long and accommodating 225 passengers, the Viking Superstar features comfortable lower deck seating and an open deck. There is also ample stowing space for bikes and surfboards enabling passengers to spend a fun day out on the cruise. Other boats in the fleet include the Viking Starship, the Viking Gulf star and the Viking Stariper.
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