Block Island Ferry Terminal - New Shoreham, RI - Ferries and Ferry Landings on Waymarking.com

In New Shoreham (Block Island)'s center is a port for ferries arriving from the mainland.

The port is located in the Old Harbor section, on the east side of the island. At this location are several buildings related to the ferry and a road that ends at the shore where cars may drive onto the ferry boat. There is also a large asphalt area where cars wait in lines.

The terminal is the end point for several ferries. Availability depends on the season. After Columbus Day, the only ferry, and the only ferry that can transport vehicles, is the one between Block Island and Port Galilee/Point Judith. Other ferry ports include Newport, RI; Fall River, Mass.; and New London, CT.

The facilities at the terminal are rather sparse. There is restroom facilities on the opposite side of the asphalt area and there is a chamber of commerce information center nearby. Across the street are gift shops and restaurants.

Ferries that serve Block Island:
Block Island Ferry
Block Island Hi-Speed Ferry
Newport to Block Island Ferry
Fall River to Block Island Ferry
Block Island Express
Viking Fast Ferry
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Body of water served: Atlantic Ocean - RI Sound, Long Island Sound, and Narraganset Bay Places served: Port Galilee/Point Judith; New London, CT; Montauk, NY; Fall River, MA. Terminal / landing address: 1 Water Street New Shoreham, RI United States of America 02807 Seasonal: no Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): From: 7:00 AM To: 5:30 PM Dining room / cafeteria: yes Gift shop: no

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