South Ferry hours as posted on its home page on September 28, 2026 (Eastern time): continuous sailings every 10 to 15 minutes, no printed departure list. · Departures shown by frequency — exact times from the operator. · Representative sailings only — check the operator for today's full schedule
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Operator
South Ferry Company, Inc.
Map – South Ferry (Shelter Island - North Haven)
| Fare type | Price |
|---|---|
| Passenger on foot, one way | $2.00 |
| Passenger on foot, same-day round trip | $4.00 |
| Bicycle with rider, one way | $5.00 |
| Bicycle with rider, same-day round trip | $8.00 |
| Auto under 22 ft with driver, one way | $18.00 |
| Auto under 22 ft with driver, same-day round trip | $25.00 |
| Motorcycle with rider, one way | $9.00 |
| Motorcycle with rider, same-day round trip | $12.00 |
| Truck, van or pickup 22 ft long, one way | $20.00 |
| Truck, van or pickup 22 ft long, round trip | $40.00 |
| Truck 30 ft long, one way | $28.00 |
| Truck 30 ft long, round trip | $56.00 |
| Truck 40 ft long, one way | $38.00 |
| Truck 40 ft long, round trip | $76.00 |
| Box or utility-body truck under 22 ft, round trip | $27.00 |
| Towed trailer up to 12 ft, each way | $8.00 |
| Towed trailer 12 to 22 ft, each way | $15.00 |
| Auto ticket book, 10 one-way trips | $115.00 |
| Auto ticket book, 10 round trips | $150.00 |
| Passenger ticket book, 30 one-way trips | $48.00 |
| Passenger ticket book, 20 round trips | $60.00 |
| Weekly commuter pass, 5 trips, resident | $30.00 |
| Weekly commuter pass, 6 trips, resident | $36.00 |
| Weekly commuter pass, 5 trips, non-resident | $45.00 |
| Weekly commuter pass, 6 trips, non-resident | $54.00 |
| Weekly commuter pass, 5 trips, bicycle | $20.00 |
| Resident pass, option 1 (primary residence), 10 one-way trips | $65.00 |
| Resident pass, option 2 (property owner or year-round renter), 10 one-way trips | $85.00 |
Prices come from South Ferry's rate schedule effective May 12, 2025 and are the same all year. Payment is on board in cash (the FAQ also mentions checks); credit cards are not accepted. Round-trip fares are valid only if both halves are used the same day. The auto fare covers the driver, and every other adult passenger pays the walk-on fare. Trucks over 22 feet, buses and specialty vehicles have separate rates on the full rate sheet; vehicles over 80,000 lb are priced by agreement. All fares in US dollars (USD).
South Ferry is the boat service that links the south shore of Shelter Island with North Haven, the point of the South Fork beside Sag Harbor. It is not the Staten Island ferry terminal at the tip of Manhattan, and it is not North Ferry, the separate Shelter Island company that sails to Greenport on the North Fork. Those two companies run their own vessels and sell their own tickets; South Ferry's FAQ says outright that its ticket is not valid on North Ferry.
There is no printed departure list. The operator says boats run continuously every 10 to 15 minutes, 365 days a year. From Sunday to Thursday the first boat leaves Shelter Island at 5:20 am and North Haven at 5:30 am, and the last leaves Shelter Island at 11:45 pm and North Haven at 11:50 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays the last boats run much later, at 1:45 am from Shelter Island and 1:50 am from North Haven.
Fares do not change with the season, and the current sheet took effect on May 12, 2025 after the Suffolk County Legislature approved an increase on May 6. A car under 22 feet, driver included, is $18.00 one way or $25.00 for a round trip that must be finished the same day. Each passenger on foot pays $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip, a bicycle and rider $5.00 or $8.00, and a motorcycle $9.00 or $12.00. Trucks are charged by length, with the one-way price equal to the length in feet minus two dollars, so a 30-foot truck is $28.00. Prepaid books never expire: ten car trips cost $115 one way or $150 round trip, and 20 round-trip passenger tickets cost $60.
Bring cash. The operator takes cash on board (its FAQ also allows a check), not credit cards, and there is an ATM near each dock. You queue in the right-hand lane, switch off your headlights and put your phone away until the crew waves you aboard. Anyone heading for the Orient Point ferry is told to drive north across Shelter Island, take North Ferry to Greenport and allow about 90 minutes from North Haven.
The Shelter Island dock at 135 South Ferry Road is also the company office (Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm); the North Haven dock is at 400 Ferry Road.
- Arrive at the terminal several minutes before departure; vehicle lanes close earlier than the foot-passenger gate.
- Check the operator's service alerts before you set out — weather, tides and vessel maintenance change sailings.
- Confirm accepted payment methods: some crossings are card-only and some take cash only.
Frequently asked questions
No. South Ferry runs between Shelter Island and North Haven, on the South Fork near Sag Harbor. North Ferry is a different company that crosses to Greenport on the North Fork. Each has its own docks and tickets, and a South Ferry ticket is not accepted on North Ferry.
Every 10 to 15 minutes, every day of the year, with no reservations. The first boat leaves Shelter Island at 5:20 am and North Haven at 5:30 am. On Sunday to Thursday the last boats are 11:45 pm and 11:50 pm; on Friday and Saturday they are 1:45 am and 1:50 am.
A car under 22 feet, driver included, is $18.00 one way or $25.00 for a round trip completed the same day. Additional adult passengers pay the walk-on fare of $2.00 each way.
A passenger on foot pays $2.00 one way or $4.00 same-day round trip. A bicycle with rider is $5.00 or $8.00 and a motorcycle with rider $9.00 or $12.00. Pedestrians under 8 with an adult and children in car seats ride free.
Yes. A 10-trip auto book is $115 one way or $150 round trip, a 30-trip passenger book is $48 and a 20-round-trip passenger book is $60; none expire. Shelter Island residents can buy a South Side Pass, and weekly commuter passes cost $30 to $54.
No. Fares are paid on board in cash (the FAQ also mentions checks), and there is an ATM near each dock. Say whether you want one way or round trip and how many adult passengers are with you, and the crew hands back a return ticket.
The Shelter Island dock is at 135 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964. The North Haven dock is at 400 Ferry Road, with a Sag Harbor, NY 11963 mailing address. Boats cross the water between them about half a kilometer apart.
Drive north through Shelter Island and cross to Greenport on North Ferry, then continue to Orient Point. South Ferry suggests allowing 90 minutes from North Haven.