Fire Island ferry schedules
Residents and visitors aboard the ferry to Fire Island. (May 31, 2009) Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.
No doubt Fire Island is a summer hot spot. It's made even hotter by the fact that you can't drive there. So dump your car in a parking lot, buy a ferry ticket and climb aboard a boat. Here's what you need to know about the Fire Island ferries.
FROM BAY SHORE
Pricing
Adult: $9 one way ($16 for 1 a.m. ferry), $17 roundtrip Adult: 40-trip book: $264
Child: $4.50 one way, $7.50
Child: 40-trip book: $125
Seniors and handicapped: $7
Shopping carts and luggage carriers: $4
Parking
99 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, 631-665-3600
Between all the seasonal parking passes bought by residents of Fire Island, and all the folks who just want to go and party for a night, the parking lots fill up quickly (cash only). If you're taking a ferry to Fire Island in the early evening, add extra time for parking down the street and walking. Some enterprising Long Islanders actually have vans combing other nearby parking lots and charge would-be walkers a few bucks for a ride. If you're pressed for time, it's worth it.
Monday-Thursday: $7
Friday-Sunday & holidays: $14
Full week (7 days): $65
Full weekend (Fri-Sun): $41
Monthly: $255
Schedules
FROM SAYVILLE
41 River Road, Sayville, 631-589-0810
Parking
One large lot for daytrippers is located across the street from the ferry dock. The lot on the ferry dock property is reserved for those with seasonal passes ($490, good through Nov. 4).
Monday-Thursday: $8
Friday-Sunday: $10
Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines
Adult: $7.25 one way, $14 round trip
Child: $3.50, $6.50
Dog: $2.50, $4
Fire Island Pines ferry schedule
Sailors Haven / Sunken Forest
Adult: $6.50 one way, $12 round trip
Child: $4, $7
Adult: $12 one way, $22 round trip
Child: $6, $11
Dog: $2.50, $4
FROM PATCHOGUE Sandspit Park & Marina, 80 Brightwood St., 631-475-1665
Adult: $8.50 one way, $16 round trip
Child: $5.75, $10.50
Senior: $8, $15
Adult: $8.50 one way, $16 round trip
Child: $5.75, $10.50
Senior: $8, $15
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