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Attention Bicycle Riders in Cape May | Road Construction Began on Oct. 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the bike lanes at the Cape May Terminal closed for the duration of a construction project.

All bike riders and pedestrian traffic arriving at the Terminal should use the Beach Drive entrance to access the property. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this time.

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Attention Bicycle Riders in Cape May | Road Construction Began on Oct. 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the bike lanes at the Cape May Terminal closed for the duration of a construction project.

All bike riders and pedestrian traffic arriving at the Terminal should use the Beach Drive entrance to access the property. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this time.

Ideas For a Ferry Happy Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2018 by administrator

Valentine's Day Around the Delaware Bay

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than on the Delaware Bay! Plan your getaway with us and experience amazing opportunities available in both Cape May and Lewes. Escape your busy work schedule and take time to relax and enjoy some alone time with the one you love.

New Jersey Destinations

Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery

Hawk Haven doors

Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Bring your sweetheart to romantic Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery for an afternoon of adventure! You’ll be able to sip wines, taste organic chocolate and listen to live music all while supporting local wine growers. For more information, visit their website.

The Ebbitt Room

Romantic candle-lit dinner at Ebbitt Room

Share a romantic evening with someone special at the Ebbitt Room this Valentine’s Day! Located on Jackson Street in Cape May, the Ebbitt room is rooted in a farm-to-table and farm-to-glass dining philosophy featuring fresh ingredients from their very own Beach Plum Farm. A special Valentine’s menu will be offered, visit the Cape Resorts website for more information and to make your reservation!

Cape May Brewing Co.

They say you can’t buy love, but luckily you can buy beer. And at CMBC’s Take A Bite Out of Love, Valentine’s Day Bash, you can have both! They’ll have all kinds of fun and games, sweets for your sweet, special Valentine’s-inspired pint glasses, a featured Lover’s Flight of some incredible CMBC beers, and much more.

Delaware Destinations

The Inn at Canal Square

View of the beach in Delaware

The Inn at Canal Square is just a short drive from our terminal and is in the heart of historic Lewes, DE. Facing the Lewes Canal, guests have an amazing seaside view when they wake up. While in Lewes, you and your loved one can explore historic museums, enjoy unique shops downtown and dine at one-of-a-kind restaurants. No matter your interest, their 22 beautifully decorated rooms turn any weekend into a romantic retreat. For more information about the Inn at the Canal Square, give them a call at (302) 644-3377, or visit their website.

The Avenue Inn and Spa

Located right in the heart of downtown Rehoboth, this inn and spa offers special couple packages including message therapy, facial treatments and more! Their staff is dedicated to educating clients on a healthier and better lifestyle by using all natural products. Their top notch amenities provide guests with complimentary breakfast as well as cheese and wine. Their luxurious rooms are perfect for you and your loved one to obtain optimal relaxation. To learn more about The Avenue Inn, you can reach them at (302) 226-2900, or check out their website.

For more Delaware and New Jersey fun check out our travel inspiration page including wineries, breweries, shopping and historic treasures.

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Fun Ferry Cruise #125 and Counting

October 10, 2017 by administrator

Frequent Ferry Travels

Jim Johnson of Bridgeville, Delaware took his 122nd trip on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry early in the summer of 2017. He began eagerly anticipating and planning for cruise #125. Sure enough, on September 29th, 2017 Johnson hit the milestone, one of a growing number of ferry frequent travelers.

The ferry loves its frequent travelers, and we have many of them. Some folks even travel with us more than 125 times in a single year! We sell 6 pack and 12 pack discounted tickets for frequent travelers and you can get more information about these here.  And we even have Ferry VIPs who travel at least 50 times a year and qualify for additional amenities.

Johnson’s ferry tale dates all the way back to 1965, our 2nd year of operation, when he took his first cruise across the Delaware Bay. He loves being on the water and soon grew to love his trips on the ferry. He has relatives in North Cape May whom he regularly visits, and also loves to take the ferry as a relaxing break when traveling farther north.

Jim Johnson celebrates 125 ferry trips

A self-described “serial planner,” Johnson kept track of all his ferry journeys dating back to his childhood in a notebook. More recently, he has kept all his ferry ticket stubs as mementos of his ferry adventures.

Bonnie, Jim’s wife accompanied him on his landmark 125th cruise. Her ferry tales stretch back many years as well. Jim thought a ferry ride was so special that he chose one back in 1990 to propose to Bonnie! The ferry is a romantic way to travel, and takes you back to a simpler, less hectic way of life. We love to host weddings, engagements, and other special occasions. For more information on hosting your event at the ferry, please visit here.

The Johnsons enjoy getting together with friends on the ferry. They come on board a few times every summer for the Ferry’s Rock the Boat musical cruises. These roundtrip excursions include live bands, beautiful sunsets, cool bay breezes, refreshing beverages, and lots of fun. Learn more about Ferry Excursions here. Jim and Bonnie planned for Jim’s special 125th cruise to coincide with a Rock the Boat cruise featuring one of their favorite local bands, Glass Onion. A good time was had by all, and Jim is reportedly already at work on his next 125 Ferry Fun Cruises!

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55 Years Of Fond Ferry Memories

September 15, 2017 by administrator
 

The First Ferry Ride & A Lifetime of Memories

On July 1, 1964, Lee and Marietta Howard were on vacation with 13 family members. The family was planning to go to the Wildwood boardwalk for the evening, but Lee’s grandmother Ruby saw an advertisement in the newspaper for a ferry which they could ride for $1 per person. Instead of going to the boardwalk, the group of 15 decided to go for a ride on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry on what turned out to be its very first day in service.

Lee and Marietta Howard

Lee and Marietta now live in Verona, New Jersey and have a vacation home in Wildwood Crest. Being so close, they still like to visit the ferry and see everything that’s changed over the years – and in 55 years, a lot has changed, both for the Howards and at the ferry. The then-newlywed couple has now been married for 56 years, and their eldest daughter (with whom Marietta was pregnant when they first rode the ferry) now has a son in college. The ferry has also grown tremendously: there’s a new terminal building, activities outside, and a restaurant on either side. The ferries themselves have also been remodeled and updated countless times over the years.

Visiting the ferry is especially nostalgic for the family who rode on one of the very first voyages. It’s like stepping back in time to the very first time they rode across the Delaware Bay, and it also allows them to remember the family members with whom they traveled. Lee and Marietta stopped by the terminal in August to take a walk down memory lane and to get a souvenir for their cousin Walter’s 70th birthday. Walter was also among the 15 family members on the first ferry, and while he’s since moved to Florida, he still carries fond memories of the ferry and spending time in Cape May with his family.

Sunsets on the Ferry, Isn't It Romantic

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Romance on the Delaware Bay

June 1, 2017 by administrator

Love is in the Air

From first dates to proposals, rehearsal dinners and weddings, the Ferry continues to be a favorite backdrop for creating romantic memories. It may be the sunsets or just the allure of the boardwalk, but romance is definitely always in the air at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

The ferry has connected many singles on their first dates when they find that an acceptable radius of 25 miles for a date in most online services brings up potential partners across the Bay.  A 17-mile ferry ride more than meets the criteria, and the need to catch the ferry home makes it easy-to-end the date even when it’s going oh-so-well.

She said "yes" when he proposed on the ferry
(She said “yes” when he proposed on the Ferry)

Singles groups have chosen to book roundtrip evening rides just to have a change of scenery while socializing, but it’s more common to encounter couples reuniting at each terminal as one partner or the other comes across for a long awaited visit.

Many a hopeful groom has chosen the ferry ride as the preferred place to propose. To date, as far as we know, every proposal on the ferry has resulted in a “yes” response!  

Insider’s Tip: If you let Customer Service know that a proposal is being planned when making a reservation, special add-ons frequently appear during the ride, from the captain calling the groom to the bridge for some pretense, to souvenir hats and glasses of champagne. Everyone on the ferry loves a good romance.

One special love story captured by the husband and wife Beard Photography team tells the tale of Laura from New Jersey and Jeremy from Delaware. The cross bay dating soon led to a shared home and blended family. When they decided to officially tie the knot, the photographer knew their engagement photos had to be on the ferry.

Romantic Backdrops Set the Stage

The Delaware Bay is also known for providing backdrops for keeping the romance alive years after presents have been opened and the guests dispersed. Couples frequently take the ferry for an evening or weekend away on the other side to relax at day spas, take wine and ale trails in the sister state, experience the culinary delights at area restaurants, or just turn off phones while relaxing at some of the best hotels in Lewes and Cape May.

For shorter dates, couples tell us they love the  sunset wine cruises on the Ferry during summer evenings to indoor winter wine and beer dinners at the terminals special events have helped couples celebrate everything from retirements to new jobs and romantic evenings away from the kids. Romantic options on the bay are almost limitless for both the young and still young-at-heart.  Even when surrounded by water, it’s clear that sparks fly on the Delaware Bay as Love is Always in the Air!

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