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 New Bedford Ferry Terminal
The City of New Bedford and the Harbor Development Commission (HDC)
have completed construction of an 8,500-square foot
passenger terminal at State Pier to support ferry services. The
terminal features a climate-controlled waiting area, ticketing
facilities, baggage area, restrooms, visitor information center,
coffee shop, and retail shop.
 Ferry Parking
Long-term and short-term ferry parking is available at the
Whale's Tooth Parking Lot (located near Routes 6 and 18) for a
flat rate of $10 per calendar day. The HDC constructed the
nearby parking lot in 2003 and operates a free shuttle service,
transporting ferry passengers from the lot to the terminal at
State Pier. The shuttle service also stops in the city's
downtown historic district and at the Elm Street Parking Garage.
Martha's Vineyard Service
 New England Fast Ferry (NEFF) offers high-speed passenger ferry
service from New Bedford State Pier to Martha's Vineyard on a
year-round schedule. The M/V Whaling City Express, which began
operation in 2004, carries passengers from the city to the
island in one hour. NEFF offers eight daily round trips from May
15 through October 10 (with additional runs on weekends). Daily
high-speed service also is available in the spring, fall, and
winter seasons. In addition, NEFF operates a traditional
(two-hour) passenger ferry service from New Bedford State Pier
to Martha's Vineyard in the spring and summer seasons. The
Portuguese Princess replaces the Steamship Authority's
Schamonchi service. For more information, contact New England
Fast Ferry at (866) 453-6800 (toll free)
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, Inc. - M/V Cuttyhunk
This new (2006) passenger ferry service to Cuttyhunk Island
departs from the south bulkhead of State Pier, located at the
intersection of Route 18 and the foot of Union Street, New
Bedford. The 80-ft. ferry, M/V Cuttyhunk, accommodates 149
passengers and features 51 seats on its sun-deck for some of the
best sightseeing on Buzzards Bay. The spacious passenger cabin
features large sightseeing windows fore-to-aft, dining booths,
refreshment counter & bar. Freight services are available. For
more information, contact Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, Inc. at
508-992-0200
Cuttyhunk Boat Lines, Inc. - M/V Alert II
Departing from City Pier #3 (also known as Fisherman's Wharf),
New Bedford, the M/V Alert II is a 65- foot freight and
passenger-only ferry providing service to Cuttyhunk Island,
western-most of the Elizabeth Islands, and the Town of Gosnold,
Massachusetts. Round trips daily in season. Winter schedule
varies pending weather conditions. Cuttyhunk is approximately 14
miles south of New Bedford. For more information, contact
Cuttyhunk Boat Lines, Inc. at 508-992-1432 |
