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.

Standard Vehicle Information

What You Need to Know When Taking Your Personal Vehicle on the Ferry

This category includes all vehicles under 20′ feet in length, or most cars, trucks, and vans. SmartCars, SUVs, and standard-sized pickup trucks are all considered “standard” vehicles.

NOTE: For your convenience, we have separated the vehicle and driver fares. Please make sure to include the driver in your total passenger count.

*Fuel Surcharge: Published fares do not include any applicable fuel surcharge. A variable fuel surcharge may be added to fares based on current fuel costs. The applicable surcharge, if any, will be displayed during the reservation process before purchase.

September 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
One-wayOne-way
(Weekend/Holidays)
Round Trip
(Mon - Thu)
Round Trip
(Weekend/Holidays)
Passengers and Driver Fares
AAA Member (Adult; ID required)$9.00$9.00$16.00$16.00
Bus Passengers – 14 Years and Older$8.00$8.00$16.00$16.00
Bus Passengers – Children, Age 6 – 13FREEFREEFREEFREE
Bus Passengers – Under 6 Years of AgeFREEFREEFREEFREE
Cape May Terminal Shuttle Fares——$6.00$6.00
Adults (14 – 61 Years)$11.00$11.00$20.00$20.00
Military (ID Required)$9.00$9.00$16.00$16.00
First Responder (ID Required)$9.00$9.00$16.00$16.00
Senior (62+ years)$9.00$9.00$16.00$16.00
Child (under 6 years)FREEFREEFREEFREE
Children, age 6-13FREEFREEFREEFREE
One-wayOne-way
(Weekend/Holidays)
Round Trip
(Mon - Thu)
Round Trip
(Weekend/Holidays)
Base PriceMax PriceBase PriceMax PriceBase PriceMax PriceBase PriceMax Price
Vehicle Fares
Long Vehicle (20′ to Under 25′)$42.00$48.00$42.00$48.00$80.00$92.00$80.00$92.00
Long Vehicle (25′ to Under 35′)$53.00$61.00$53.00$61.00$101.00$116.00$101.00$116.00
Long Vehicle (35′ to Under 45′)$61.00$70.00$61.00$70.00$116.00$133.00$116.00$133.00
Long Vehicle (45′ to Under 60′)$76.00$87.00$76.00$87.00$144.00$165.00$144.00$165.00
Long Vehicle (60′ or Longer)$101.00$116.00$101.00$116.00$192.00$221.00$192.00$221.00
Scooter$24.00$28.00$24.00$28.00$46.00$53.00$46.00$53.00
3-Wheel Motorcycle or Motorcycle w/ trailer$30.00$35.00$30.00$35.00$57.00$66.00$57.00$66.00
Motorcycle/Motorbike$30.00$35.00$30.00$35.00$57.00$66.00$57.00$66.00
Car, SUV, Pick-Up Truck (under 20′)$36.00$41.00$36.00$41.00$68.00$78.00$68.00$78.00

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