Cross Sound Ferry, Ferry route in Long Island Sound, United States
Cross Sound Ferry is a water-based transportation link between New London, Connecticut, and Orient Point on Long Island, New York. The service carries vehicles and passengers across Long Island Sound on a fixed daily schedule.
The service began in 1975, creating a direct maritime link between Connecticut and Long Island for the first time. This development significantly shortened travel times and opened a new transportation route across the sound.
The service links communities on both sides of the sound, with passengers using it routinely for work, visits, or leisure travel. It has become a natural part of how people move between Connecticut and Long Island in their daily lives.
Ferries run year-round with multiple daily departures, making it easy to find a convenient sailing time. Both terminals are straightforward to navigate, and the loading process for vehicles is efficient and well-organized.
The fleet mixes traditional ferries with a modern high-speed vessel, all serviced at a family-run shipyard on the Thames River. This combination allows the service to accommodate different passenger preferences and travel speeds.
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