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Terminal Improvements on Both Sides of the Bay
The Cape May - Lewes Ferry is in the process of making improvements at both of our terminal facilities during the Winter Sailing Season.
Cape May Terminal Beginning on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, concrete repair and replacement is scheduled for the next three weeks and will be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday. Please be alert to signs when arriving by car at the terminal. The concrete work will not impact the toll booths or the loading lanes. Additionally, our bathroom remodeling project continues on the main floor of the Cape May Terminal. The second-floor restroom facilities remain open, and elevator access is available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Lewes Terminal The Lewes Boardwalk begins a rehabilitation project on Monday, November 11, 2024. Due to the nature of this work, we will need to restrict boardwalk access. We expect the project to be completed in early April 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience but know you will love the results.

Terminal Improvements on Both Sides of the Bay

The Cape May - Lewes Ferry is in the process of making improvements at both of our terminal facilities during the Winter Sailing Season.

Cape May Terminal

Beginning on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, concrete repair and replacement is scheduled for the next three weeks and will be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Please be alert to signs when arriving by car at the terminal. The concrete work will not impact the toll booths or the loading lanes.

Additionally, our bathroom remodeling project continues on the main floor of the Cape May Terminal. The second-floor restroom facilities remain open, and elevator access is available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Lewes Terminal

The Lewes Boardwalk begins a rehabilitation project on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Due to the nature of this work, we will need to restrict boardwalk access. We expect the project to be completed in early April 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience but know you will love the results.

The Future Ferry Virtual Tour
Ready to see the future of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry? You can view the virtual tour here! After a successful morning press event on October 23, 2024 to announce a $20 Million Federal Grant with Delaware's Congressional Delegation, Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester joining the Delaware River & Bay Authority, owner and operator of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry, you can now read the press release for more information on our new diesel-hybrid ferry expected to join the fleet in the Summer of 2027.

The Future Ferry Virtual Tour

Ready to see the future of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry? You can view the virtual tour here! After a successful morning press event on October 23, 2024 to announce a $20 Million Federal Grant with Delaware's Congressional Delegation, Senator Tom Carper, Senator Chris Coons and Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester joining the Delaware River & Bay Authority, owner and operator of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry, you can now read the press release for more information on our new diesel-hybrid ferry expected to join the fleet in the Summer of 2027.

Senators Carper and Coons, as well as US Representative Blunt Rochester tout proposed new ferry vessel as a $20 mil Federal grant was announced on October 23 2024 in Lewes DE at the Lewes Ferry Terminal

Reservations Required Year-Round on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry

Sailings regularly sell out! Reservations are required to sail on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry; book travel early to secure your spot. Government-issued identification is required when checking in at the tolls or boarding as a foot passenger. Refer to the list of approved IDs for more information.

We Look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Click the button below to view Cape May - Lewes Ferry Winter Sailing Schedule via this link, bookings are available through March 31, 2025. As always, you are able to book your Ferry travel online. The Fall Sailing Schedule is in effect through October 31st, click here to view the October sailing schedule.

Cape May - Lewes Ferry Winter Sailing Schedule

Looking for Cape May - Lewes Ferry fare information? View the fare table here

Cape May - Lewes Ferry sails daily and welcoming all methods of travel - vehicles, foot passengers, and bicycles. Join us aboard the vessel, grab a coffee or breakfast from Lewes Coffee Company, stop in for lunch or dinner at Grain On the Rocks in the Lewes Ferry Terminal. Stowaways is now operating at Cape May Ferry Terminal in New Jersey.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Cape May - Lewes Ferry!

RESERVE Cape May - Lewes Ferry Travel

July 1, 1964 was the First Sailing of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry

Happy 60th Anniversary to the Cape May - Lewes Ferry! We hope you will celebrate with us and share the next sixty years and beyond! Happy Sailing.

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Winner 2024

Congratulations to the Cape May - Lewes Ferry team for winning the coveted Travelers' Choice Award for 2024 from Tripadvisor. Thank you to all our passengers who took the time to share their experience on the Ferry with the Tripadvisor community. Read more in our press release.