Press Releases
July 30, 2025
New Jersey's official tall ship, the A.J. Meerwald, is returning to the Cape May Ferry Terminal from August 1st through September 21st, 2025, offering public and family educational sails.
July 28, 2025
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced that they once again earned Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2025. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great customer reviews on TripAdvisor.
July 17, 2025
The Cape May - Lewes Ferry is launching its brand-new "Ferry to Rail Adventure," which combines a ferry trip with rail biking. Available Tuesdays in July and August 2025, this exclusive package provides a unique chance to experience Cape May's natural wonders, including a ride on Revolution Rail's Cape May Run.
June 26, 2025
Cape May-Lewes Ferry and Lower Township officials announce the return of their beloved summer free concert series. Beginning Wednesday, July 9, and continuing every Wednesday for eight consecutive weeks, the ferry’s terminal lawn will host a series of eight free concerts.
June 23, 2025
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials have announced “Sunday Jamz Cruises” are set to return aboard the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. The weekly cruises begin on July 6 and continue through August 31.
June 12, 2025
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials have announced that they will yet again host “Rock the Boat” Cruises this summer, departing every Friday evening from both Cape May and Lewes. Except for Friday, July 4, the Rock the Boat cruises will be held every Friday starting June 20 through September 12, weather permitting.
April 22, 2025
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced that an emergency disaster exercise will be held at the Cape May Ferry terminal on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 starting at 7:30 a.m.
October 23, 2024
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials joined with the Delaware Congressional Delegation to announce a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will be used to construct a new diesel-hybrid ferry vessel that is expected to join the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet in the summer of 2027.
July 15, 2024
Cape May-Lewes Ferry proudly announced that they have earned the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great customer reviews on TripAdvisor.
July 1, 2024
Cape May – Lewes Ferry and Lower Township officials have announced the return of the free public concert series on the Coastline Realty Stage this summer. Beginning July 10th and continuing until the final concert on Tuesday, August 20, the Cape May Ferry terminal lawn will host a series of six free community concert events.
June 28, 2024
The Delaware River and Bay Authority and Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials announced the grand opening of Stowaways, a brand-new multi-concept dining destination with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay at the Cape May, New Jersey Ferry Terminal.
June 24, 2024
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced a weeklong celebration recognizing the 60th Anniversary of this important Delaware Bay crossing, which will commence on July 1, 2024 with a special commemorative ticket from that original 1964 crossing.
June 21, 2024
The tall ship A.J. Meerwald is coming to Cape May on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. A.J. Meerwald will have two official port stops in Cape May this summer. She will sail from the Cape May Ferry Terminal, in partnership with the Delaware River & Bay Authority.
February 5, 2024
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved a new fare schedule for the Cape May - Lewes Ferry designed to improve farebox recovery, decrease the cost for families over time, and offer preferential fare treatment for multi-trip customers.
November 29, 2023
The Delaware River and Bay Authority, operator of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is holding a virtual public hearing on December 6, 2023 at 6:30 pm ET to present a proposed modification of the Ferry fares for 2024.
November 1, 2023
On Thursday, November 9, the Underground Railroad will once again come alive as the “Beacon of Hope” bronze statue of Harriet Tubman is transported across the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May – Lewes Ferry.
October 13, 2023
At approximately 11:00 a.m. in morning, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry registered its 50 millionth passenger at the Lewes Ferry Terminal. Zach Kaltenbach, originally of Long Beach Island, New Jersey purchased a ticket for the 11:15 a.m. departure bound for Cape May.
October 6, 2023
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced the issuance of a request for qualifications seeking a concessionaire to operate the existing restaurant and associated facilities and venues located at Cape May- Lewes Ferry Terminal in Cape May, New Jersey.
June 29, 2023
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced a new partnership with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service to temporarily display a collection of Smokey Bear artwork by Rudy Wendelin inside the Cape May terminal.
June 5, 2023
On Sunday, June 11, athletes will participate in the Escape the Cape Triathlon presented by DeSatnick Real Estate, LLC and hosted by the Delaware River and Bay Authority’s Cape May Ferry Terminal.
May 1, 2023
The annual Lewes Maritime Day celebration will take place at Canalfront Park, co-organized by the Cape May – Lewes Ferry and the Overfalls Foundation and supported by the Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes Historical Society, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lewes.
February 8, 2023
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced that a Virtual Public Information Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. to inform ferry riders and local stakeholders on the status of the Ferry Marine Master Plan.
November 3, 2022
Cape May – Lewes Ferry will offer free passenger round trip, same day travel for Veterans and Active Military personnel with a valid ID in honor of Veterans Day.
October 3, 2022
Due to high winds and adverse conditions on the Delaware Bay, Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials have cancelled departures for Monday October 3, 2022.
May 27, 2022
Since Exit Zero was selected last year to take over the restaurants and retail businesses at Cape May Ferry Terminal, the terminal’s food and retail spaces have dramatically transformed.
May 12, 2022
The annual Lewes Maritime Day celebration at the Lightship Overfalls and Canalfront Park will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
April 15, 2022
When Exit Zero took over food and retail services in Cape May, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry needed an alternative way to prepare vessel food, so a new production kitchen was created for the Cape May terminal in order to prepare food for the ferries.
March 2, 2022
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced that its contractor, Allan Myers of Malvern, PA, will begin milling and paving work to rehabilitate Freeman Highway, the main access route to the Cape May – Lewes Ferry.
January 27, 2022
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioners unanimously approved a new fare schedule for the Cape May - Lewes Ferry, providing reduced rates for families with children and discounting fares for first responders.
November 18, 2021
Delaware River and Bay Authority officials announced that two new Level 2 dual-port Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are now operational at the Cape May Ferry Terminal.
November 15, 2021
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials announced the peak summer season ferry and travel trends from May 1 through August 31. Summer traffic was close to 2019 pre-Covid highs.
October 25, 2021
The MV New Jersey, one of three vessels in the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet, returned home following nearly a year-long dry-docking, which involved a comprehensive overhaul and repowering at Caddell’s Drydock and Repair Company in Staten Island, New York.
September 23, 2021
Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials announced that Marine Master Plan Public Meeting #2 will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. to share the findings of the fleet analysis and how different proposed fleet configurations compare to one another in terms of cost, scheduling, capacity, and other key metrics.
August 26, 2021
Rental Cars Now Available at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. Avis, Budget located inside both Cape May and Lewes Ferry Terminals
June 9, 2021
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Marine Master Plan Virtual Public Information Meeting.
May 26, 2021
Exit Zero Hospitality LLC Selected to Operate Cape May Terminal Food Operation - Partners with DRBA to Create Resort Dining Destination at Cape May Ferry Terminal
May 24, 2021
DRBA Releases Findings of Cape May - Lewes Ferry Economic Impact Study - Every $1 Invested in the Ferry Stimulates $20 of Local Economic Activity
March 9, 2021
Cape May - Lewes Ferry Embarks on Master Plan Update; Retains Naval Architecture /Marine Engineering Firm Elliott Bay Design Group, LLC
February 18, 2021
Cape May - Lewes Ferry Updates COVID-19 Travel Impacts - Foot Passenger Ban Lifted; Vessel Salon Reopens
December 3, 2020
Cape May - Lewes Ferry Implements Vehicle-only Travel aboard Vessels
July 22, 2020
Cape May - Lewes Ferry Promotes Sharon Urban to Captain; First Female Permanent Captain in History of Delaware Bay Service