Cape May Lewes Ferry
For a fun-filled,
functional and scenic
ride across the Delaware
Bay, the Cape May Lewes
Ferry has been
transporting and
entertaining passengers
en route to and from
Cape May since 1964.
Several times a day, the
Cape May Ferry shuttles
walk-on and drive-on
passengers over the
scenic, 17-mile Delaware
Bay, connecting the
thriving tax-free
shopping center and
beaches of Lewes
Delaware with the
essentially Victorian
beachside resort town of
Cape May NJ. For 70
minutes passengers are
delighted with
entertainment options,
ocean beauty and a
spectacular boat ride.
Come stay at our
delightful
Bed and
Breakfast in Cape May
New Jersey and enjoy the
beauty on both sides of
the Delaware Bay!
The Cape May - Lewes
Ferry offers more than
shortcut from Delaware
to the Jersey shore; the
modern and happening
terminals at both ends
of the Cape May Ferry
are stocked with
restaurants, foot
courts, outdoor cafés,
ticketing and
information booths,
lounges, gift shops and
occasional cultural
exhibits. The terminals
were recently remodeled
to include identifiable
“towers” with elevators,
staircases and
glass-enclosed walkways,
allowing foot passengers
to board the ferry
separate from the
automobile passengers.
The ferries and
terminals also feature
large rooms for private
parties.
For those looking for a
picturesque view of the
Delaware Bay, the Lewes
Cape May Ferry offers a
view of three, historic
lighthouses: the Cape
May Lighthouse in New
Jersey, the Harbor of
Refuge Lighthouse and
the Delaware Breakwater East
End Lighthouse near
Lewes Delaware. Spot
oceangoing vessels and
seabirds, and perhaps
experience the playful
and friendly activities
of dolphins escorting
your ferry across the
bay!
 Cape May - Lewes
Ferry Fleet
Originally comprised of
four ships purchased
from the Chesapeake Bay
ferry line that was
decommissioned due to
opening of the
Chesapeake Bay
Bridge-Tunnel, the Cape
May - Lewes Ferry now
consists of five vessels
with the capacity for
each to carry 100 cars
and 1,000 passengers.
The ferry line welcomes
buses, RVs, tractor
trailers, motorcycles
and bicycles aboard and
is operated by the
Delaware River and Bay
Authority. Three vessels
remain from the original
1964 fleet; The M.V.
Delaware, M.V. Twin
Capes and the M.V. New
Jersey. In 1981 and 1985
respectively, the M.V.
Cape Henlopen and the
M.V. Cape May were added
to the fleet. All
vessels differ in
appearance but maintain
functional
identicalness: length of
320 feet, breadth of 68
feet, two 4,000
horsepower diesel
engines and a top speed
of 16 knots.
Cape May Ferry and Ticketing
Information
For a basic,
one-way bay crossing, prices range from
$10 to $41 a person, depending on when
you travel. Children under 6 receive
free admission. Depending on the season,
children 6-13 pay $3.50-$4.75. Peak
travel times are Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays, holidays, and times between
9:30 am and 7:30 pm from Memorial Day to
Labor Day. Foot passengers pay the same
rates, although passengers planning to
dive their vehicle onto the boat need to
make reservations at least 24 hours in
advance. Drivers are encouraged to
arrive at the terminal 30 minutes prior
to departure to ensure that reservation
spots are not lost to other awaiting
vehicles. For special cruise packages,
reservations are strongly recommended.
From mid-June through mid-October
shuttle buses run nearly ever day
connecting foot passengers with
destination spots in Lewes DE and Cape
May NJ. Shuttle bus tickets are
purchased along with ferry tickets.
Shuttle and ferry departure times change
regularly so be sure to contact the
terminal offices for updated
information.
Cape May - Lewes
Ferry Events and
Programs
The Lewes Cape May Ferry
has many special events
and programs for all
ages to enjoy. From
firework shows, music
nights, to
children-oriented
cruises, the Cape May
Ferry is an entertaining
attraction aside from
its service connecting
the charming
Mid-Atlantic seaside
towns. For special
cruise programs, the
cost of ferry service is
included in event ticket
price.
- During the summer,
book a guided tour
setting off from the
Lewes terminal at 9:15
am on Tuesdays and
Thursday for the
Cape
May Zoo. For a great
deal, the Lewes Cape May
Ferry shuttles you
across the Delaware Bay
to the Cape May Zoo and
its 250 species of
animals and accompanying 200 acres
of Cape May County Park
recreational
fun. Childre
 n under 6
are free, children 6-13
received reduced fare of
$18 and adults pay $25
for this spectacular
activity which returns
to Lewes Delaware at
4:30 pm. - Children also love
Lighthouse Pete’s Family
Fun cruise starring
Lighthouse Pete the
Pirate, the mascot for
the Cape May-Lewes
Ferry. Departing on
Wednesdays from Cape May
NJ on the 6:00 pm
round-trip departure and
on Thursdays from Lewes
DE on the 6:15 pm
departures, this
memorable, family
oriented entertainment
is free with the price
of ferry admission.
- Also free with the
price of ferry passage
is the Rock the Boat
cruise, leaving every
Friday in July and
August from Cape May at
6:00 pm and Lewes at
6:15 pm.
- For the history and
cultural adventurer, the
Travel Thru Time cruise
departs from Lewes DE at
9:15 am and shuttles
passengers to the Naval
Air Station Wildwood
Aviation Museum, a WWII
facility that trained
dive-bomber squadrons,
and Cold Spring Historic
Village in Cape May.
This historic cruise
costs $27 for adults,
$22 for children 6-13
and is free for children
under 6.
- During certain times
of the year you can join
the “View
Victoriana” cruise tour
that visits
Mid-Atlantic
Center for the Arts and
includes a 30-minute
trolley tour of the Cape
May National Historic
District. The program
cost is $23 for adults,
$17 for children 6-13
and free for children
under 6.
- Those interested in
Delaware Bay’s marine
life will enjoy with
Marine Naturalist
cruise. Setting off on
Monday and Thursday at
11:15 am and 2:45 pm
from Lewes and 9:30 am
and 1:00 pm from Cape
May during the summer,
this program is free
with the price of ferry
ticket. The Stone Harbor
Wetlands Institute
naturalist boards with
passengers to share
knowledge of coastal sea
and botanical life.
- For adults wanting a
gamble of a good time,
take one of the Atlantic
City Tours: Lucky 7
departing at 9:15 am
from Lewes every
Wednesday from June
October. Price for
admission is $9 for
adults 21 years of age
and older and includes
round-trip ferry cruise
to Atlantic City’s
Tropicana Resort
|
Prices |
Lewes Terminal |
Cape
May Terminal |
November - March: $28
April - October: $34
Peak times: $41 |
43 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE
800-64-FERRY
(1-800-643-3779) |
1200 Lincoln Blvd
Cape May, NJ 08204
1-800-643-3779 |
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us
at 609-884-2129 or 866-844-2129,
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your trip a
special one,
please let us
know your coming
by making a
reservation!
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together a few
specials to help
you out with
your special
getaway!
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the calendar to
see if the room
you would like
is available,
and then let us
know!