although far from inexpensive, this 45 minute or so ferry ride across the Long Island Sound from the tip of the north fork of Long Island to New London CT is an extremely pleasant way to avoid miles and miles of traffic through NYC and most of CT.
We decided to take the Ferry from Connecticut to Orient NY. Very good decision and cut off a lot of driving to NYC. Ferry does a good job and all staff on board was courteous and professional.
Fastest transportation from long island to Connecticut. Always on time. Reasonable prices. Plenty of seating.
A much easier way to travel North from long Island. Why deal with I-95 in Connecticut when you can relax on the cross sound ferry
My girlfriend and I took the Susan Anne from New London to Orient recently. The biggest issue was the fact the website kept giving an error indicating an incorrect date format when all you do is click on the calendar day. This happened both on my smartphone and on a public computer. Because of this I called and was quickly taken care of. I was emailed a receipt that I showed via smartphone as we entered and were able to pull right into line. Boarding was easy, but very tight. Smacked a side mirror on something, maybe the wall. I drive a Chrysler minivan for some perspective.The voyage over to Orient was pleasant. This ferry is similar to others I've been on in the past. They do have food, drinks, and bathrooms so no need to worry about those things.Overall a good experience and I would travel the Cross Sound Ferry again.
the ferry is the way to go out of long island beats sitting in traffic the views are amazing and no stress
Hate to drive west off long island just to go east in Connecticut? If you have never taken the cross sound ferry, I suggest you give it a try. From either direction, it will shave time off your trip and dollars off your gas bill. Enjoy the view of the sound on a quick trip rather than stare at a bumper of a car.
Cross Sound Ferry Service is a very convenient way to travel between Long Island and eastern Connecticut. We use it to visit family in Boston and it works very well. It is pet friendly with assigned areas.We were particularly impressed recently when a crew member offered coloring books and crayons to youngsters to help pass the time. I like the requirement of vacating your vehicle and having to go to the cabin. Other ferries allow people to stay in their cars , sometimes while running, during the trip which I think is a safety issue. Weather can influence the quality of your ride but to get from LI to Boston you can't beat the time saving and convenience. We find the crew courteous.
I looked up rates last night and there was a very good discount for the travel across. I did not want to buy the ticket right now because I was waiting on my friend to make sure she made it, there is a bad winter storm coming from the east and she was traveling hoping to miss it or be able to make. So today I went and the prices almost double even with the discount given on the website. I called to possible talk to someone that would understand my circumstance and to help me out. I was surprise to be spoken to like a person from the dirt, they were very rude and also would not help in anyway. I am very upset at this and now I am going to have to drive 5 hrs to get my friend. THANK YOU CROSS SOUND FERRY JERKS!!!
The personnel are very rude and not helpful at all. On some ferry's they make your passenger get out of the car. You have to ask them a couple of times to not have your passenger get out of the car and meet you upstairs. You cant stay in your car while on the ferry. If you don't have a reservation in the summer you are screwed. I would ovoid this ferry and take the Port Jefferson one.