Welcome to PORT Jefferson !! Ferry, fishing, Boat ride. Perfect vacation for family and individuals. No worries about overcharged hotel and cottages. You can try AirBNB to selden/coram and use Uber ride. Thank and happy vacation!
Excellent - clean, was able to park and was ab le to board and get off no issues.
Love the hour and fifteen minutes ride on the waters from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, especially during sunset. Service is usually on time, but this last time they were ten minutes late, which they made of for it by going faster. Go to the top level for a nice breeze and spectacular views.
Great crew, on time service. Beautiful ride on the LI Sound
Great way to get over to Connecticut and up to New England. Saves a little time compared to driving around. But to avoid the unexpected, construction, and traffic when driving around is priceless!
A quick easy trip over to Connecticut for the day. Easier than driving all the way to orient point but always depends where your destination is. The ferry staff is always helpful if your unsure where to go.
Bring your SUV with you on the boat and enjoy the view. Refreshments are higher priced but available for your convenience. It was all quite seamless and well orchestrated. Zooglebay.com
I appreciate that this ferry service exists, but it could use some real improvement. Primarily the prices are too steep. I drive a subcompact vehicle and it costs me, another passenger and my vehicle nearly $200 total for a same day round trip voyage. That’s seriously expensive. Furthermore, when attempting to book for the following month, you can’t until the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry staff update their system & website. Even if you call you’re still unable to book a May 1st trip on April 18th like I attempted today.
We had friends visit from Kentucky & New Jersey who have never been to L.I; unfortunately due to the weather we really werent able to do much. I did ask if theyd like to visit the port and we went and made the most of it.
The ferry was on time and they gave me access to the elevator. Im a cripple wish they didnt do away with the disabled pricing. Its hard on us cripples but less driving helps! 🚗
Well this was a non-starter.I went to the website to get a ticket. The website navigation was bad to begin with. Then, they didnt have the option to select motorcycle tickets, even though they have them listed as an option on a separate page.Then I tried to call the 888 number they have, and all I got on that call was a bunch of ads for senior citizens. So I guess Im not taking the ferry because apparently the company doesnt want me to buy a ticket.
Just wow. Very efficient. Even watched them take care of a medical problem while traveling. Great crew, nice ferry :)
Fastest way to CT from Long Island, good service, staff is nice. Boats are clean for the most part. Park City could use a face lift, shes a little rusty. Otherwise no complaints. Highly recommend.
Avoided 3.5hrs of rush hour traffic to LI, by taking an hour & 15min boat ride on a beautiful sunny day! Best $59 Ive spent in a long time!!
Continues to be a great operation. Staff is on top of it! Friendly and professional. Even when they have to deal with difficult customers. Wish I could step in and yell at them for the staff!
Traveled from Oneonta. Man said no boats till 8. I said Im with my handicap Dad. I called reservation he got us on next boat. The man checking in Bridgeport side said he has openings on next boat. Thanks so much
I would normally give five stars, but the service and people working the Connecticut side are not pleasant people, actually rude.The Port Jeff people are the complete opposite. Always friendly, always accommodating. Hard to believe theyre both from the same company.
Great and beautiful easy ride
Great way to get to CT. Went to Bass Pro Shops via the free shuttle. Nice boat ride.
I use them for business purposes. After a long day delivering to Long Island, it is very nice to put my big rig on the boat to get back to CT so I can rest instead of dealing with the traffic on the way back. The staff and crew are always very accommodating to me. They go out of their way to fit my very large truck on their boat. I always appreciate the effort.
We love taking the ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson. Its a beautiful ride and quick way to travel. The staff are helpful. Would be nice if they offered healthier food on the ferry but you can bring your own. Often, you can find a table and play card games or other activities with your kids to pass the time.
A nice place to relax and visit. Family restaurant. Ferry!
Dingy, dirty, dated. Get some vendors on there selling flowers, and other gifts, high quality sunglasses, branded fleeces, hats and gloves with the ferry company logo would be one idea. Most people travel for vacation to see friends and family. Lots of people who want to make last-minute purchases, especially when its cold and we need to be out of our cars. Instead of being faced with high quality options like what you would get in Port Jefferson, you instead are faced with a dated bar with an ornery bartender. Everythings covered in a layer of grime. Nothing has been serviced in years, or at least it looks that way certainly nothing has been updated and there are stains and broken things. The womens bathrooms are an embarrassment. For the price of a round trip ticket and the amount of money that this company is raking in, the vendors should be top quality. The food should be top quality. The bartender should look and act like they care. The food service staff should look and act like they care. The ferry can be a destination experience all its own. Instead its like a metal prison that reeks of weeks old fryer oil.
It was a beautiful day just to take a ride. It was my grandchildrens 1st time. They loved it. The prices for snacks a little over the top. Bottle water $3.10 French Fries $5.00. We stopped at McDonalds before we got on. All and all it was something to do on a Saturday kids 12 and under ride for free.
Great experience, if you need to get to long island quicker than going around and through NYC.
I recently had a trying experience.Waiting on line at the ferry terminal and I could not get my car out of park. Multiple employees tried to help.Finally a police officer was able to temporarily fix the issue. Got on the next ferry and staff could not be more accommodating .Horrible experience was rectified by the kind staff. Five stars!
I had a blast. My first time ever was great. Took the ferry to long Island for work, and on the ride back hung out at the bar and had a couple drinks and enjoyed the scenery. Good times
I really hate doing this but I have to give a negative review here. We have taken this ferry multiple times, in excess of forty by a fast count, and its usually uneventful. Over the last few years however, the service has really gone downhill. From a hit or miss of whether the onboard concession staff will be completely obnoxious, to a few of the deck crew guiding vehicles being downright verbally abusive, past the point of confrontational. I understand that dealing with the public can be challenging, and that covid has made it more difficult, however: If you have employees that are incapable of handling those stress factors they should work elsewhere. Now dont get me wrong, there are still some really nice people working there, but they are becoming scarce and it shouldnt be a roll of the dice as to whether or not a ferry trip will be tolerable. There is more than one ferry from Long Island to New England and in the future we will take Orient Point as often as we can. Its a shame that the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company seems to have little interest, or control, over how its employees treat the customer.
Dont think Ill ever drive from Stamford/ Greenwich area around the I-95 loop into Long Island, or take the bridge from Conn. into LI, ever again, when I need to go anywhere from Garden City east to Montauk.Havent taken the Bridgeport Connecticut, to Port Jefferson, L.I., NY, Ferry in about 31 years, so was pleasantly surprised at how easy, safe, comfortable, inexpensive, and pleasant crossing the sound in about 45 minutes is, compared to the alternative drives or train rides. Car and driver with passengers very moderately priced given the alternatives. Makes a day trip or biz meeting achievable for mid-LI to East LI locations from Conn.If you havent taken it recently, go do it.So great to be 30 to 60 minutes from 70% of the population of LI east of the 5 Boroughs, from Port Jefferson, and 20 to 60 minutes from 60% of the most modern and active business and shopping districts in central and western Connecticut, from Bridgeport, with a 45 avg. minutes relaxing crossing the sound sanity break for your soul, in between.
New England clam chowder good but why is it always served ,like warm and not steamy hot ??,,
I use them to get to my customers when going to CT. The staff is pleasant and extremely helpful. Also the food is amazing and competitively priced.
Great time had by my Family and I. We are happy to be sailing ⛵ again..
Was nice ride little pricey for country bumbkin
Lovely experience.we drove the car on and relaxing while someone else drive
The crew is professional and the ride was smooth. The typical snack fare is sold on the boat and its nothing noteworthy. Prices are higher than a deli. The car and driver fare is a bit pricey ($58) and another 19 is still better than sitting in Long Island traffic.
This is the only way I can see my dad so in a nice clear day its a beautiful smooth ride and towards the afternoon you can see a beautiful sunset
Aside from getting seasick it was a nice ride lol! Did I mention it was a very choppy day and I hadnt been on the water in 4 years.
It was a beautiful day for a good ride. Always clean and helpful crew!!
Clean nice little park and shipyard museum. Couldnt figure out why no fishing is allowed from pier.
Nice scenic way to bypass the traffic of the bronx when your destination is long island coming from New England.
The service was fast even tho I was 2 minutes late . A group of old retired army looking dudes in the lot guide you into the right parking spot with absolute precision. Every detail it’s well thought through . You feel like you are going on a Long trip cross the ocean because of the details.the bathrooms are very clean . Way cleaner than many restaurants. The staff in the boat is very friendly.the temperature is confortable even tho it was very cold outside.the whole boat is clean even the Parking spaces.the food was good, warm and fresh.the staff at the food court was very attentive and friendly. It’s definitely the best way to head back to CT . You avoid mayor traffic time wise it might be better also. But I did find it expensive. They need to work on the price . Would highly recommend. If you are going back and forth to CT that’s definitely the best option.
Definitely a well oiled machine in the fact that all runs smoothly to buying tickets to boarding and the ride over and back. Very friendly staff all around.
Great place any time of the day. Good food spots and plenty to do! My family loves downport and you will too ....
Sometimes the long ride around just isn’t worth it! (Most of the time). Relax, sit back and enjoy the Long Island Sound! Comparable in porcine and time to driving, but you do arrive refreshed!
Saved us about 2 hours of travel time. Get to the inside early, everyone spreads out and takes all the seats. Fast. Bar is expensive but a fun way to watch the shore.
What a great ride....i mean an amazing ride, if you have never u need too.
Great trip as always fast and wonderful service and it really saves so much time and hassle driving around the island and city
Enjoyed the ferry boat ride, 1 hour added sea very pleasant...
This was my 1st time taking the ferry to Port Jefferson. The price was $60 for me and my car. The trip took an hour and then another 15 minutes to get off the ferry. It was a really nice Sunny warm day and I did enjoy sitting on the top deck overlooking the view as I returned to Long Island.
Beautiful place, you can come with you dog, and go every way with him. You want came again.
Staff seems very chill and food is pretty solid. Also they let you stay in the car the whole trip which is cool.
Loooove visiting Bridgeport and the Ferry rose is nice and relaxing. If you have not taken this or visited this area you must do so! I will see if I can drum up more pictures to post as it is just gorgeous.
Nice option if you are visiting Long Island or needing to travel from Long Island to New England or upstate. Staff are great and the ride is leisurely smooth.
Nice service at the ticket area. Friendly staff. Boarding was no issue and the boat is comfortable. Extremely good food! Ride went smoothly.
Love this ride and with the price of gas its a cheaper way to go!
Rude. The concession lady said her credit card machine was down till they got out over the water. I asked for 2 cups of coffee and Ill come back a pay when the machine is up. She said how can I trust you. I walked away.
I honestly love it out here
Sometimes all you can do is wonder why the large SUV with car top carrier was squeezed under ramp while the car behind it, a small crossover, was loaded down the middle. The ferry was only about half full -- it wasnt a space issue on a busy weekend. This picture was taken after Thursday 12:45 ferry left Port Jefferson.Other than that, I find the ferry to be an ideal way to cross the Sound as opposed to driving west to Queens to cross the Throgs Neck in order to travel north east to New England.
I have been on the ferry twice now and both times were pleasant. Clean ferries, food options, and a fast ride. My preferred method yo travel when heading to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods.
Nice scenic ride from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport and back. Food on board if you get hungry. On a nice day I recommend staying outside during the ride.
Downtown Port Jefferson is a great place to spend some time. Great restaurants and the Port Jefferson brewery is a 2 minute walk from the ferry.
What a great way to get to Connecticut from Long Island. Plenty of seats, plus a well stocked kitchen. Say yourself time and frustration..... take the ferry.
They company needs to work on a better plan with the stand by cars instead of not putting in order of when they purchase their tickets. We were told to park in the last row to be the second car when we noticed they had cars come in after us park in the row before us and of course they got on and we didn’t and was told sorry I wasn’t here when you came and the guy that directed you left.
Beautiful ride very friendly people saves hours of driving
Always efficient and easy. However, next time, be sure to post on your website about detouring due to parade on Main Street. Also phone staff should not be argumentative about that information being on the website, when it clearly was not. Then they hung up on us when they went to check website. Despite being one block from terminal, we were detoured over 30 minutes and missed our ferry. Staff allowed us onto next one. Phone staff did however tell us we would be charged $25 change fee. We were not. They did hold our original ferry for 8 minutes but wasnt sufficient for us to make it.
Excellent customer service wonderful experience very serene highly recommend
Purchase your tickets online and have the .pdf ready to be scanned when you get to the ferry. Quick easy loading of cars, relaxing ride to CT. Only downside is that they parked us against the wall and I cant open my door enough to get out.
I use the ferry quite often. For the most part I’m happy with the experience. I would like to see the staff a little more friendly but it’s a suggestion not a complaint.
My nice peaceful ferry ride is no longer. You are now forced to get out of your car and go up to the deck. I used to use this car time to nap or do some work. No more. No peace for the weary with anything to do with Long Island. I love people banging on my windows and forcing me to share Covid germs with all on board. The crossing fee keeps going up and up. The concession bar and alcohol bar is off the charts expensive. You need to claim bankruptcy by the time the crossing is over. If you have sick kids or a sleeping baby you can forget staying in your car and relaxing. You have to drag everyone to the upper deck. It just doesnt pay any more to take this ferry with all its hassles. I live in Nassau County and the traffic getting to Port Jeff has gotten worse. On a cold winters day I would rather be in my car sitting in traffic on 95 than being forced to roam the boat. When its crowded and cold or rainy there will be no place to sit. Just standing and Covid virus to breath in. Done with the Port Jeff Ferry.
Took the ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson with wife and daughter as walk-ons. Only negative was no onsite parking available. Had to park on street a quarter-mile away. They said a shuttle to pick us up but didnt happen. Walked to ferry. Loved the trip over L.I. Sound, there and back. Good but expensive meal at Danfords, then cruised the shops. Port Jeff is very nice, Bridgeport terminal area is ugly with no shops or restaurants.
Port Jeff is a cool town. No complaints about the ferry service.
Kind staff, smooth boat ride, and easiest way to visit long Island.
Yesterday my mother and my niece went to take the ferry, my niece is 12 years old and because my niece is a well-developed child this lady that works for the ferry was yelling at my mother urging her to get out of her vehicle and buy my niece a ticket for an adult even though my mom told her that she was 12. We Already purchased a child ticket and we were already asked how old that child was and we told them 12 going to turn 13 in December they did not have a problem with it but this one lady just kept coming back to my mothers car slamming her hands on her vehicle urging her to get out of the vehicle or she will kick her out if she did not buy a ticket for an adult for this child my mother was so embarrassed it brought my mother to tears this behavior is unacceptable no employees should be treating any customer like this Especially when the customer is a senior and a child shame on you guys for allowing this behavior to continue
So let me get this straight... passengers can no longer stay in their cars while traveling on the ferry. We are forced to go upstairs no matter how crowded it is (the 10am ferry was sold out this morning) and try to find a seat while attempting to stay 6’ apart from one another (signage is everywhere in the seating area). There are not enough seats to do that! Parents with small children couldn’t find seats. They had to ask people if it was “ok” to break the rules and sit next to them. The staff told us we only had to wear masks while standing. Sitting shoulder to shoulder we were permitted to take off our masks! Do you see the irony in this? Your “rules” are impossible to uphold and make no sense! Allowing people to stay in their cars would allow the passengers in the seating cabin to remain socially distant. I’m a regular passenger. I ride almost every weekend but these new rules are making me rethink that. They make an announcement every ride that “our comfort and safety are your #1 priority”. That is ringing hollow at this point.
Spectacular views!
Excellent service
Nice for something quick to go and eat sea food on the other side and a nice experience for families to see the ocean in a different way.
They know what they are doing. Fast and efficient.
Great way to cross the LI sound... Peaceful, and relaxing....I love taking the ferry when heading to CT, or back to NY. Skip the nightmare traffic of the city when driving around.
It was beautiful watch the boats and provided ferry travel information
When you want to go from LI to CT..its the best..no bridge traffic..Sea voyage..A cocktail..Get off and youre right at route 8 or 95..Very convenient for me.. Might take SLIGHTLY longer or the same time but well worth the cost..when you consider bridge is $15.00 its a no brainer..
Great way to skip the traffic!!
Not bad, expensive af. they did a good job scurrying us on last minute but i found out they were laughing cus the empty trailer added about $100 to a our ticket both ways.
Drove up Monday 11am. Great experience for the family. Makes the first part of the road trip feel like an adventure for the kids. Great food!
Amazing nostalgic ride even if you have no destination or intention of going anywhere rode back and forth just to feel home thank you to the staff and harbor for keeping it real
Great way to get to Long island from points north and east of the city. They are reliable when it comes to departure and arrival times. Half an hour early is wise if possible.
PERFECT TO CUT OFF TRAFFIC AND HAVE A ROMANTIC TRIP CT-NY, LI NY—CT
$26 for a chicken sandwich 2 drinks a pretzel and a small bag of chips
This place might be the most beautiful scene in Suffolk county. You can see the sunset from here and it’s a vision to die for. Over the summer, the palm trees of Danfords make the place look majestic.The string lights right next to the ferry docking station is another beautiful scene.
Loved the experience on the ferry! We were walk-on pedestrians and it was so well organized and things moved very smoothly and quickly. Everyone on board were attentive and polite.
Fun ride good drinks,saved has and traffic
What a GREAT way to get to/from Connecticut ! Trips take just over an hour , and save you from using gas , complaining about road conditions, and theres a galley on board if you get hungry . In nice weather , theres plenty of outdoor seating on the upper deck behind the wheelhouse .The crew is fully trained to get your vehicle on board safely and securely , and then you get to enjoy the trip .
From Pt. Jeff to Bpt 3PM June 30. 5 seniors in our group. At least 6 place booths being occupied by one person. One woman spread out over 3 seat reading. A man alone pecking at his cell phone entire trip. Three more of the same. Plenty of single and 2 person places available. I think this behavior is rude, selfish and inconsiderate. I asked a crew person in the Authorized Only room to address this situation. He did not. No crew people in the passenger area.
Great ferry service. Did not need to make reservations which was a huge plus as it was last minute decision to get back to CT. Cost more than bridge but time saving for me was worth it. Ride was quick.Weather being better would have loved to sit outside. Will definitely take again
One of our favorite place to hang out. The Danfords pier is always with live music and lots of people. Makes it very festive. Nice to just relax under the gazebo and watch the ferry come in and leave. If youd like to go to Bridgeport for a ride and come back you only pay one way because you dont get off. The bar is open and you can get food. Nice relaxing place to be.
I take the ferry every week and purchase a vehicle ticket for the sole purpose of not having to be around people during covid and now this delta variant but now due to regulation changes everyone must get out of their vehicles. The cabin was packed and hot and to my surprise the outdoor section had even more people in the pitch black dark of night. Why are there no lights on the top of the ship? Also- the port Jeff crew is not very pleasant. No complaints about the Bridgeport side of things. However, I will save myself the money and no longer drive on if I have to get out anyways. Bummed
Loved this area.plenty of shopsand eateries.Have taken grandchildren on the ferry just to spend a few hours on the water.They loved it and wanted to know when we can do it again.
The Port Jeff side is mich nicer, but the ferry is always a nice trip.
Outstanding hoster, incredible flavors and lovely Staff .
Provided a safe and smooth trip. Boarding crew very competent and organized.
A great shortcut to get to S CT from Long Island. And who doesnt like a boat ride?!
Great cheep way to enjoy a day at portjeff lots of nice things to do.33 bucks round trip
Very organized and on time. The times I was on it, it wasnt packed. Definitely more cars than walk ons that happen here. Only an hour and 15 min trip to and from long Island. Worth the $20 fare to save the traffic headache.
Beautiful sunsets, just wish we could stay in our car, especially during a pandemic. But Im aware its the coast guard enforcing this so give the guys working on the ferry a break
The ferry service is fun, especially during the summer when you could go up on the deck. Great bar you can sit and have a drink, or eat at the cafeteria which serves standard burgers and fries. Even bagels and coffee for breakfast during the morning hours. I use them less frequently these days since they now charge a fee if you dont have a reservation in advance which is annoying. I used to just spontaneously take it on a whim if traffic to Connecticut was horrendous. Also, the price has significantly gone up for a car plus driver over the past few years. If you just want to walk on its still affordable, 18 bucks I think. They do offer a senior citizen discount. If you do have a reservation you have to arrive 30 minutes before, and the ferry time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Then you got to wait to get off the ferry, which can take up to 15 minutes while you wait for them to direct all the cars in front of you off the ferry. Add up the time, and it actually takes longer to get across the sound if there is no traffic driving around. So great option if you feel too lazy to drive around, but if the traffic is reasonable on 95 it is both cheaper and faster to make the drive.
I love this ferry. They are always on time, and service is great. You drive right on the boat and youre allowed to stay in the car on this ferry. The boat is clean and pet friendly. You just cant bring your pet into the food areas. Bathrooms are fairly clean. Dont leave your lights on in the boat, the ferry service doesnt have a jump box or jumper cables. I give it 4 stars due to the price gouging in their food. The food quality is cheap and not worth the price you pay for it. I always recommend you bring your own food. They do have a bar, which Im sure the price if alcohol jumps there too only cause youre on a boat. The ferry Transit time is 1 hour from port to port and is a very scenic and enjoyable ride.
Process was easy. Plenty of seating. I like that they had some arcade games on the ferry for kids. Food was good, but expensive. Bottle of water is $3.10. so bring snacks.
Well-run ferry service that allows you to enjoy a calm, beautiful boat ride on your way to New England.
I went to visit my daughter on long island and I hadnt taken the ferry in about 30 yrs.. lol.. it was great and we saved a few hours of travel time .. everyone happy to be out in the sun ,on the water, and respecting each others space.. keep up the good work!
Excellent way to skip the traffic from NYC to Connecticut
What a great ride home. Lounge had service.. Calm water, right on time.
Not much to say getting on an off with the car was fast and easy. The ride across the sound was quick an smooth.the ferry was clean my grandson loved it.
I like the food service in the ferry. The staffs are so nice and friendly. Ferry ride was great, but wish was little more affordable, so can go often.
We love taking the Port Jeff Ferry back. Its a nice relaxing boat ride, and we dont have to get stuck in all that unnecessary traffic on the way home.
Very nice crossing, the crew were excellent!!
Always a great ride across the Sound.
Nice ride. Gross bathrooms
Usually excellent but on return trip 2 of 3 boats out of service.. no announcement made that trip was canceled and many people would have driven instead
Great way to cross into Connecticut from long island without having to navigate city traffic
We r not to run r cars when you r on the ferry. Well about 5 to 6 cars were running with ac going. The fumes were crazy. I called reservations they said the would email the manager. For 1.5 hrs not 1 deck hand showed up down there to check on our safety!!!! Otherwise it was a really nice voyage. I kept my face in the window fumes were bad!!!!
Great round trip, saved hours of sitting in traffic.
In the past I have used the ferry often, but this was the first time since the start of covid 19. I was very upset to see that there was no enforcement of mask wearing inside the cabin. I spent most of my ride outside, but it got cold and I went to sit inside. There were many passengers without masks including a group of 5 men talking loudly, another man sleeping, snoring across many seats without a mask. There was also an employee behind the food bar who was not wearing a mask without regard to the several elderly people sitting inside! I was hoping to be feel safe to continue taking the ferry across to visit my son because of the convenience, but will now chose to take the ride around to CT. I was very disappointed!!
Fast easy load and unload onto the ferry.
Stress free travel from Connecticut to Long Island, NY. Nice staff & clean restroom.
Lovely ride with delicious snacks, clean bathrooms, and amazing views! Super cheap! :)
Great experience got to relax and enjoy the weather
Cant beat the ferry to beat the traffic! Always a smooth ride to and from the Island.
Always a pleasure not to deal with the traffic of driving around to CT
It was my first time and I enjoyed it
Who ever runs this is living in the Stone Age , why aren’t people able to just swipe a card and get on, it’s ridiculous. Also everyone’s concerned about COVID but yet they make you get out of your car and force you to mingle upstairs with a bunch of people without masks . They say the coast guard rules “people can’t sit in their car “ why? It’s so dumb!
Basically an old tin can but gets you where you want to go . The sound of course is lovely. Long island gas great beaches.
Great service to cross the Long Island Sound to avoid all the traffic near NYC, when going to Connecticut.
A beautiful day for a cruise across the Long Island Sound. I get to relax, read, chat and grab a snack. It sure beats sitting in NYC traffic and construction delays. Soooo worth it.
Very heard to find if you arent familiar with the area. Getting to the entrance of the ferry is a little sketchy since you have to walk through a tunnel. Otherwise once on the ferry you are safe.
We loved it!! my 6 year old daughters. It was so much fun. Kid and pet friendly. They were right on time both ways. The food was good and ready once we started moving. I had a frozen drink from the lounge and it was delicious!
Great ferry ride across the LI sound.
Great price for seniors round trip tickets
Fun ferry ride a little price but beats sitting in NY traffic
Well worth the $80 or whatever to relax and just enjoy the ride.
I had to make a trip to Long Island and this day I chose to take the Ferry instead of the long drive around on the LIE. I arrived early and was pretty much first in line, as the shore team guides you where to park so you can drive upon the ferry. Once boarding time came, they work like a finely honed machine to get all the cars aboard efficiently and safely. Once parked you can stay inside your car, or go upstairs where they have a restaurant, bar, restrooms, TVs, and other amenities. Or you can go to the top deck and just enjoy the view and the boat-ride. The whole process might take a bit longer than the actual drive around, (depending upon traffic) but the stress level is IMMENSELY better as youre relaxing on a boat, and not a white-knuckled drive in bumper to bumper traffic. This is definitely the most preferred way to get to Eastern Long Island and back.
The service is quick and on spot. We enjoyed our trip to long Island, NY. Looking forward to the next.
Very quick and smooth.We saved 2 hrs off our travels will definitely use again and its worth the price for Admission.
Nice experience to ride ferry along with the car and the view was wonderful.
Was there for the prep school games. I think the gym is nice. But it needs more seating.
Ferry ride was very pleasant on a heavy road traffic hot day.
I really hoped for a better view during a summer sunset but itll have to do.
Recent developments have changed the service and made things much more difficult. I am a walk-on passenger. The ferry service has ended their lease on the only parking lot for the ferry. Currently they are doing construction and many of the parking spots on the street that are normally available are now and not available. Honestly Im not sure how walk on passengers are even being accommodated. Something needs to change.
Make reservations for a car- it is expensive, but convenient. Walk on are easy. Senior citizen discount, efficiently run, sometimes delays due to Sunday driving water traffic. I like to walk on, there is a parking lot there. Staff are helpful and efficient. I enjoy the one hour fifteen minute ride in summer. Theres a top deck which is open, and a middle deck enclosed. The deck below is for cars. If you are traveling across in a car, you may get out and stretch your legs, and even enjoy the top deck on a sunny day. Its an excellent service.
Lovely afternoon. Lunch by the port. Would recommend.
Easy on, easy off with getting the car transported. Plenty of social distance space on the ship. Ladies bathroom needs locks fixed however.
Nice clean, convenient, expensive but you pay for your thrills! A lot better than driving on 95 for 2 hours!!!!
This location is pretty business. Staff is very nice. But, they could work on acknowledging walk-ins in a courteous fashion. The staff are informative, fun and funny.
The ferry is a little old and the snack expensive, but the ship is clean and the attendence is so cordially
Drop off client catching the ferry, an quick stop at Slurp, Korean food. GREAT....👍
Easy as can be. Get thete 1/2 hour before with reservstions. No hassel. Ships are clean and follow. CDC guidelines. Beats the hrvk out of I95 ANY TIME.
Such a beautiful ride across the sound, relaxing and enjoyable! Bar and restaurant are reasonably priced too!!
Its a ferry, nothing special. Good services and clean. As expected. Thanks.
Ive been taking this ferry for many many years. originally from LI now living in CT. Very convenient and always a relaxing ride across the sound, better than driving around. Its getting more expensive to ride this ferry though. Clean, professional staff, always on time
Nothing like a ride on the Long Island Sound on a beautiful day!
Nice relaxing way to cross over into Connecticut
Well we drove to Long Island in the morning there was so much traffic. Had the L I E closed at many on ramps. So we took the ferry back from Port Jeff & it was so much better. Port Jeff is a cool place to hang out at. The ride was perfect . The sun was starting to set it was warm out it & only took an hour. Would definitely recommend taking it instead of driving.
We had a lovely sunset cruise to nowhere!
Its safe and a great way to beat the traffic. Have taken it many times. Very consistent. I wish they had a Danfords on the CT side.
Somehow I always get on the ferry with no reservations 😂
This ferry almost always runs on time. The staff are friendly and helpful. The snacks are great and the lounge/bar is the best place to sit.
Definitely a good way to get to either Connecticut or Long Island. Has lots of space and plexiglass is place in between seats and booths. Very relaxing trip and worth it to go on.
Love the convenience! Great way to break up our trip from New England to Long Island.
Since going digital with the tickets for a while now its made such a big difference in making it an easier experience. Easy to buy ahead and scan or on the spot. Staff is efficient. Food is not great but youre on a transportation ferry after all so you eat on it more out of desperation than choice. Definitely a great way to get to Port Jefferson.
Sure beats driving around and sitting in traffic at the bridges.Believe it or not we take this very to go to Pennsylvania it saves 20 miles and its a much more pleasant ride with Zippo zero zilch traffic
Great view of the sunset...quick ride to CT
Very easy on and off with car. Helpful staff.
Quick and easy way across the water. Wish they actually enforced the mask rule tho
6/13/20 crossing: I really would like to see the crew who determines where we park to take into consideration drivers needing to get out during the crossing when they jam your driver side just inches from the walls. Not everyone can or should have to climb over seats to get out.11/31/20: once again jammed up against the wall struggling to get out of the car. With less than 15 cars on the ferry for this crossing, why the need to put cars so close to the wall it makes it difficult for the driver to get out? I even told the guy I needed to get out of the car. Didnt matter. Not everyone is as agile as the crew. Please remember, the ferry is a convenience, not a necessity.
Quick and pleasant service at the gate. ferry staff of informative and nice. Quick food and drinks served on ferry. Nice smooth ride
Best sunset views
I used the ferry to go to CT. for my annual fall trek. The porters were wonderful, helping me the 2 suitcases. They were kinda surprised, I tipped them. W arrived 1.5 hours. Both Ports safe, clean, & efficient. I worked in Bpt , many years ago. Nice to see a great comeback.
Of course there is no competition, but still there are a few things that could be improved: cars are squeezed in so close people have to really squeeze by; solo passengers take up booths for 4 with no Captain’s mate to suggest they move to a singles table; rest rooms mostly clean with hot water, but no seat covers or sanitizers; unclear rates on website—we weren’t sure whether charges for cars allowed more than one occupant for the fee. Otherwise a pleasant, efficient hour and a half sail.
Its an expensive but enjoyable experience
Great place to eat, drink and have a good time
I love this Ferry as I’ve been coming here for years. Hands down great service and great people! One thing that does bother me, is that every table on the side with four seats always has only ONE person sitting in them. I think there should be a rule that you have to have 2+ people in a group to sit in one. If not, they shouldn’t be permitted to sit there. I’m only saying this because I am in a family with 3+ people, and we’re always forced to sit in the middle where there aren’t big tables, or much room. So my recommendation is that there should be a rule that there has to be 2+ people in a group to sit at a side table.
Ride the Ferry whenever possible to avoid traffic thru,N.Y city to L.l.Great boat ride both ways . Cafeteria and Lounge for the hour trip.
It was a wonderful moment to ride on the ferry again.
It is an efficiently run machine. I have never had an issue with using the ferry.
Great veiws easy traveling across the Sound
Make reservations in advance. Can do express first on first off for extra money. My local friend told me to get there an hour early for the 5:15 ferry. I got there at 4:05 and got on the 4:15 ferry, excellent! Ride about an hour and 10 minutes. Excellent to take a car ferry to avoid Queens and NYC traffic. Easy on tointerstate 9 when exiting at Bridgeport. No rush hour traffic.
Awesome way to travel to Long island!!
Purchased auto/passenger ticket and was pleasantly surprised as to the orderly onboarding and off loading that went seamlessly.. Trip across the sound without incident.
Love taking the ferry! Each time i come on the ferries i purchase my tickets online drive up an hour before and drive right onto the ferry. Food is surprisingly good and a great and relaxing way to travel the LI sound. Every time i go up to New England i always take this ferry, can be a little expensive depending on how many people in your car, although right now kids under age 12 ride free :) beats driving through the boroughs of NYC.
Beautiful town, but crowded
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-25Nice to ride in the summertime. Some of the other reviews by frequent ferry goers have a good perspective. I don’t always have the best experience on the ferry, and some of the evening staff are rude. But, for better or worse that hasn’t stopped me from using it. Sunset and sunrise rides are especially enjoyable.
Review №2
2021-09-08Had a beautiful, sunny day for a ride across the sound. $33.00 for round-trip. Not a bad price, at all. Also, when you park in their lot, they have a shuttle that takes you to the boat and will take you back to the car when you come back - free of charge. We only went about a block & a half, but we did tip. It is, after all, a free service and everyone is working for a living.
Review №3
2022-06-06Very tasty shrimp, lobster roll and fish and chips. My wife said the fish was very light and sweet. She loved it. The lobster roll is served cold with mayo, or butter or both.
Review №4
2022-06-24Beautiful view of the harbour. Parking a bit tight on holidays. Ferry every hour to Connecticut.
Review №5
2021-09-25Great alternative to driving back and forth to Long Island. The ferry provides a relaxing one hour ride across the sound. It has a cocktail bar, food and snacks.
Review №6
2021-09-11Nice experience. Food and drinks kind of high. The boats have a bar for alcohol and they have a nice selection but its also kind of pricey. They have booths with outlets that are cleaned after every trip. Many people also bring their pets.
Review №7
2022-05-17I was very impressed with the efficiency of the ferry. Cars were directed to various lanes, told when to drive onto the ferry, and then directed to drive off. Being able to sit either on top with a gorgeous view or inside one of the restaurant areas was just a great experience.The cost in 2022 is $66 for a car and driver; an extra $21 for each passenger over 12. Rates and times vary, so you must check the website for times and reservations. Plan on getting there 30-45 minutes before sailing in order to get a good spot in line.
Review №8
2022-03-28I love the ferry! The boats run on schedule all the time, the crew does a great job directing drivers during loading and unloading, and its comfortable with tables, power outlets, food and drinks. When the weather permits you are afforded a great view of Long Island while relaxing topside. Safe, affordable, comfortable.
Review №9
2022-03-19Love this Ferry! I take it all the time! One of my favorite parts of this ferry is you used to be able to remain in your car for the duration of ride. But then they stopped this practice. They brought it back during COVID and I am hoping they bring it back completely. 1hr 15min across between Port Jefferson Long island and Bridgeport CT. No better way to travel.
Review №10
2022-06-20Had the best experience on PTBarnum 6:00 ferry last night from Bridgeport. Your Parking Engineers are amazing. I was the next to last car on and am so appreciative of your skilled maneuvering. First in fitting my car on, and then helping me to maneuver it , after parked, so I could open door and get out. THANKS again for your thoughtfulness and smiles.