How much does it cost to go to Fire Island?
How much does it cost to go to Fire Island?
There is no fee to enter Fire Island National Seashore but plan to pay parking and/or transportation fees to get to most parts of Fire Island.
Do you have to pay for the Fire Island ferry?
The ferry is CASH ONLY, and a one-way ticket costs $9 (you also have the option of buying a roundtrip ticket for $17, but then must hold onto your return ticket).
Is Fire Island Cash only?
Beachgoers heading to any of the 17 car-free communities in the middle of Fire Island can do so from one of three ferry terminals in either Bay Shore, Sayville or Patchogue. All three ferries accept cash only.
What can I bring on the Fire Island ferry?
Each passenger will be limited to One Trip Through The Gate with two bags (25lbs max) which must fit under your seat. All other essential items, when accepted, must be carried in the freight area on the ferry, and will be charged for accordingly.
How do you spend a day on Fire Island?
A Fire Island day trip can include soaking up the sun on its beaches, hiking or biking, sailing or surfing, clamming, visiting an iconic lighthouse or spending the afternoon in the park.
How do I get my stuff to Fire Island?
If moving in, water taxi move in packages are available to get you and your belongings to Fire Island on your time. Call them at 631.665. 8885 or visitFire Island Water Taxi to inquire about the Cross-Bay service.
How long does the Fire Island ferry take?
about 20 – 30 minutes
The Fire Island ferry boats are small, comfortable vessels that make the trip to Fire Island in about 20 – 30 minutes.
Do you take a ferry to Fire Island?
A short ferry ride to miles of beautiful beaches & fresh air, food & shopping, and endless summer memories on Fire Island! Please take a moment to prepare for your visit & read up on our most frequently asked questions below.
How long is ferry ride from Bayshore to Fire Island?
30-minute
Fire Island Ferries provide transportation service from Bay Shore to Kismet, Saltaire, Fair Harbor, Atlantique, Dunewood, Ocean Beach, Seaview, and Ocean Bay Park, the seven western towns of Fire Island. It is a 30-minute ferry ride that has been running since 1948.
Is there a ferry from Long Island to Fire Island?
Connecting Long Island and Fire Island. The Sayville Ferry began the Fire Island run in 1894. For over one hundred years, Fire Island – with its wide ocean beaches, natural forests, wetlands and lively downtowns – has been an attraction for people from all over the world.
Can you use credit card on Fire Island mtickets?
The new Fire Island mTickets app allows you to purchase your tickets using a credit card directly on your smartphone. Features you will love! Pay for your ferry and water taxi fares using your mobile phone and a credit card.
What’s the best way to get to Fire Island?
Check out Shoreline Trading Company and enjoy a bay cruise aboard Running Wild, a 46 passenger cruising yacht. Expand your Fire Island adventure and enjoy dinner in Ocean Beach or a walking tour of the Sunken Forest. The fastest way to travel between communities.
Where is the Sayville Ferry on Fire Island?
Fire Island’s central communities of Cherry Grove, Fire Island Pines, Water Island and Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest, a Fire Island National Seashore Park, are served by the Sayville Ferry, which is located on River Road in the South Shore hamlet of Sayville.