South Ferry Inc.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER... Last Boat leaving Shelter Island is 11:45 PM. Last Boat leaving North Haven is 11:50 PM... These times remain in effect until further notice.

Effective today, June 15th - our office hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, it is no longer necessary to call ahead of time to purchase resident tickets. Just come to the office and we’ll take care of you.

South Ferry requires the wearing of a mask to board the vessel. This policy will remain in effect until further notice. Thank you for helping to keep our passengers and crew safe.

Memorial Day Weekend is here. Spread the word to friends and family. South Ferry is operating on a modified schedule until further notice. First Boat leaving SI 5:40am... First Boat leaving North Haven 5:50am Last Boat leaving SI 11:45pm Last Boat leaving North Haven 11:50pm For the health and safety of our passengers and crew, a mask or facial covering is required to board the ferry. Additionally we are asking our passengers to remain in their vehicles for the duration of your time onboard. Thank you for your continued cooperation and stay safe!

Staying the course... South Ferry’s operational hours remain as follows: First Boat leaving SI 5:40am... First Boat leaving North Haven 5:50am Last Boat leaving SI 11:45pm Last Boat leaving North Haven 11:50pm For the health and safety of our passengers and crew, a mask or facial covering is required to board the ferry. Additionally we are asking our passengers to remain in their vehicles for the duration of your time onboard. Thank you for your continued cooperation and stay safe!

A friendly reminder! The weather is getting nicer, but it’s still necessary to protect yourself and our crew. Passengers on South Ferry must wear a mask or you will not be permitted to board. Thank you for your continued underhand cooperation.

As of Friday, April 17 2020 ALL customers boarding South Ferry MUST be wearing a mask, or facial covering, by order of The Governor of New York. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation while we protect both our passengers and crew.

Thank you for continuing to understand and cooperating during this strange time.

No mask - No ride Effective Friday, April 17 ALL passengers on South and North Ferry are now required to wear a mask

REMINDER Last boat from Shelter Island is 11:45pm and the last boat from North Haven is 11:50pm, until further notice. Thank you for your continued patronage and understanding during this difficult time.

An update to our customers and community: South Ferry is an essential service and we will be operating daily. Baring unforeseen circumstances or mechanical issues, we will be running two boats, which constitutes a slightly reduced service mode. First boat daily off of Shelter Island will continue to be 5:40 a.m.... First boat from North Haven will continue to be 5:50 a.m. LAST BOAT *DAILY*, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE 11:45 P.M. OFF OF SHELTER ISLAND LAST BOAT *DAILY*, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL BE 11:50 P.M. FROM NORTH HAVEN Resident tickets (20 one way trips for $65) can be obtained by reservation. Call the South Ferry office at (631) 749-1200 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and provide your credit card information (cc #, exp. date, security code AND zip code) and we will have a resident ticket set aside for you. Call the office again when you are outside the office door and we will hand you your ticket. You can also buy your resident ticket by mail by sending your credit card information, a check or cash, and a self addressed stamped envelope to South Ferry, PO BOX 2024, Shelter Island NY 11964. Once that is received we will mail you your resident ticket. Non resident tickets (one way, same day round trip, bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, commuter passes and 10 trip ticket books) are available for purchase online at https://southferry.com We are continuing to take proactive measures to ensure the utmost safety of our crews. Gloves and masks (if possible) are being provided as are sanitizing products and increased hand washing capabilities. We are continuously educating our crews and customers as to best practices such as remaining in their vehicles, minimizing crew / customer contact and prohibiting non essential personnel in the pilot house. We are actively working with the Shelter Island Police Department to monitor and transport sick or potentially infected customers if necessary. We are also coordinating local RN's and doctors working on the front lines to ensure travel on South Ferry without interaction with crew. Check back here and our Web site for continued updates.