SERVICE ALERTS

Fuel Surcharge Effective for Travel Beginning October 12

Due to rising fuel costs, the Cape May–Lewes Ferry will implement a temporary fuel surcharge for travel beginning October 12, 2026.

Reservations for travel on or after October 12 will include a $7 fuel surcharge per crossing ($14 round trip).

The fuel surcharge is expected to remain in effect through December 31, 2026 and may change based on fuel costs. Please review current fares when making your reservation.

SERVICE ALERTS

Fuel Surcharge Effective for Travel Beginning October 12

Due to rising fuel costs, the Cape May–Lewes Ferry will implement a temporary fuel surcharge for travel beginning October 12, 2026.

Reservations for travel on or after October 12 will include a $7 fuel surcharge per crossing ($14 round trip).

The fuel surcharge is expected to remain in effect through December 31, 2026 and may change based on fuel costs. Please review current fares when making your reservation.

MEDIA ALERT: DRBA Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Ferry Fare Adjustments Postponed

MEDIA ALERT: DRBA Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Ferry Fare Adjustments Postponed

CAPE MAY, NJ – Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced that the virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed fare changes at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, originally set for Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., has been postponed.  

The virtual hearing to inform stakeholders and customers of the proposed changes will be rescheduled. 

About the Cape May-Lewes Ferry 
Owned and operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry is open year-round and has carried more than 50 million passengers since its inception on July 1, 1964. As an integral transportation system connecting the communities and economies on both sides of the Delaware Bay, the Ferry service is a significant catalyst for economic growth and regional tourism activity in New Jersey and Delaware. Its operations sustain over 4,000 jobs while generating tens of millions of dollars in local taxes and hundreds of millions in regional economic activity. For schedules and rates, please visit www.CMLF.com or call 800-643-3779. 

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