Purchasing Tickets

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available for purchase online, at any of the various Seastreak ticket offices in New Jersey, and onboard all of our vessels. Currently, tickets for our commuter routes must be purchased in-person. If you are boarding in Manhattan, you may purchase a round trip or one way ticket onboard the vessel. We also have seasonal ticket booths in Manhattan during the summer for purchasing convenience.

Atlantic Highlands
Monday – Friday from 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday closed (open for special event departures)

Belford
Monday – Friday from 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday closed (open for special event departures)

Highlands
Monday – Friday from 5:00 AM – 8:30 AM and from 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday from 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

East 35th Street Ferry Terminal
Ticket Window Hours

M-F: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sat/Sun: 10:35 AM – 5:45 PM

Wall Street Ferry Terminal
Ticket Window Hours

M-F: 1:20 PM – 6:45 PM
Sat/Sun: 10:25 AM – 5:25 PM

Can I purchase tickets on the boat?

Yes, you may purchase tickets on board all the Seastreak ferries.

Can I purchase commuter tickets online?

Not yet, but soon! We’re working on a brand new way for NJ and NYC commuters to purchase their tickets online from wherever you are. Stay tuned!

Do I need reservations?

We do not take reservations for our regular commuter runs. Boarding is ‘first come first served’, unless we are priority boarding. For our special events and sporting events, we do take reservations and they are strongly suggested.

Can I pre-purchase tickets?

Tickets for New Jersey and New York service can be purchased in person from our Atlantic Highlands, Belford, or Highlands offices. Online tickets for these routes are coming soon!

Tickets for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Service can be purchased online through the website, over the phone by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE (1-800-262-8743), or in person in any of our ticket offices.

Tickets for special events may be purchased online through the website, over the phone by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE (1-800-262-8743), or in person in any of our ticket offices.

How do I obtain my tickets?

For tickets purchased in person
Commuter tickets: You will receive your tickets immediately.
Special Event tickets: You will receive your tickets immediately.

For tickets purchased online
All tickets purchased online will be emailed to the email address provided at the time of purchase.

What are your ticket office hours of operation?

Atlantic Highlands
Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: closed (open for special event departures)

Belford
Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: closed (open for special event departures)

Highlands
Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:30 AM and from 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday from 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

East 35th Street Ferry Terminal
Summer Ticket Window Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:20 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 7:40 AM – 1:20 PM

Winter Ticket Window Hours
Monday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday:10:35 AM – 5:45 PM

Wall Street Ferry Terminal
Summer Ticket Window Hours

M-T: 7:40am – 1:40pm
F: 7:40am – 6:45pm
Sat/Sun: 7:25am – 1:35pm

Winter Ticket Window Hours
Monday – Friday: 1:20 PM – 6:45 PM
Saturday – Sunday:10:20 AM – 5:25 PM

New Bedford, MA
Office hours for the 2023 season will be:
April 27- May 10, 2023, Thursday- Sunday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
May 11- June 14, 2023, Daily: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
June 15- September 4, 2023, Daily: 6:30 am – 7:00 pm
September 5- October 11, 2023, Daily: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

*During the off season, the New Bedford office will be closed.

Oak Bluffs, MA
Office hours for the 2023 season will be:
May 18- June 14, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
June 15- September 4, 2023, Mon-Fri: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
June 15- September 4, 2023, Sat- Sun: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
September 5- October 11, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
*During the off season, the Seastreak Oak Bluffs office will be closed.

Vineyard Haven, MA
Office hours for the 2023 season will be:
April 27- May 10, 2023, Thursday- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
May 11- May 17, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Starting May 18, Seastreak service to and from Martha’s Vineyard will operate from the Oak Bluffs terminal.
*During the off season, the Seastreak Vineyard Haven office will be closed.

Nantucket, MA
Office hours for the 2023 season will be:
April 27- May 10, 2023, Thursday- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 11- May 17, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 18- June 14, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 15- September 4, 2023, Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 15- September 4, 2023, Fri- Sun: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
September 5- October 11, 2023, Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
*During the off season, the Seastreak Nantucket office will be closed.

 

I need to change or cancel the ticket I purchased. What is your return policy and is there a cost for changing a ticket?

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Exchanges can be made for a fee prior to the intended date and time of departure. Once the boat has sailed, tickets are not exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Exchange fees are posted on the individual Routes & Schedules pages for each route. Any credits are valid for travel within the same calendar year as the original date of travel.

Please note that West Point, Brunch and Cold Spring tickets are non-exchangeable.

For passengers traveling between New Bedford, and Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket:

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, unless Trip Protection is purchased (please see terms below). Exchanges can be made for a fee prior to the intended date and time of departure. Once the boat has sailed, tickets are not exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Passengers who need to make changes to their reservations will be charged a per-ticket service fee. Any credits are valid through December 31st of the year that the original trip was intended for.

Trip Protection Terms: New Bedford customers who purchase trip protection are able to refund their ticket(s) and parking pass up to two hours before their planned departure time. If your ticket is for a departure earlier than 9:30 AM, you must notify Seastreak by 5PM the day before travel. Trip protection prices are per-ticket and dependent on the ticket type (one-way or round trip), and for which island your ticket has as its destination. The trip protection waives the exchange fees normally assessed for date, or time exchanges. Your exchange must be made within the same time period listed for trip protected refunds (see above). Waiving of exchange fees is limited to one exchange; any additional changes to the date, or time of a ticket will incur a per-ticket exchange fee. Once the boat has sailed tickets are not refundable, or exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Trip protection cannot be added to an order after the purchase is completed and is not refundable.

 

What is the age limit for a child’s ticket?

For child ticket ages and pricing, see an individual route’s fares table. All children need a ticket to board a Seastreak ferry, even if there is not a fare associated. Free child tickets may be picked up at any of our ticket offices prior to boarding.

For child ticket ages and pricing for our special event cruises, see an individual Daytrips & Getaways or Tours & Event Cruises page’s fare table.

How old does an unaccompanied minor have to be to travel alone?

For travel between New Jersey to New York City and New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard, Seastreak reserves the right not to accept any passenger under the age of 13 years, unless accompanied by an adult.

For all special events, due to the travel time and distance, Seastreak reserves the right not to accept any passenger under the age of 16 years, unless accompanied by an adult.

Do you offer discount ticket packages or monthly passes for frequent travelers?

Yes! We are happy to offer discount ticket packages for our frequent riders. We currently offer 10-trip, 20-trip and 40-trip ticket books. Ticket books are available for purchase at any Seastreak ticket office.

Is there a special discount for seniors?

Seastreak does offer a senior(65+) discount for passengers travelling to/from Belford, NJ. These tickets must be purchased in the Belford Ferry Terminal. Senior tickets are not available from our Atlantic Highlands or Highlands offices.

Do you offer a student discount?

Yes! We are happy to offer discounted books for students commuting to the city for classes, or an internship.  In order to be eligible for this discount, there is paperwork that must be picked-up from our ticket office in Atlantic Highlands and filled out by the student, and then by the school, and then returned to us in Atlantic Highlands to verify the students’ full-time-student status. If a student will be using their pass to commute to an internship, they will also need a copy of their acceptance letter to the internship program (in addition to the school verification). Student ticket books can be purchased only in Atlantic Highlands. Student books cannot be shared with anyone- they are only for use by the student with a completed and approved application.

 

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we love groups and will do everything possible to accommodate their needs! Please give us a call to speak with our group sales coordinator at 1-800-BOATRIDE (1-800-262-8743).