Vehicle Information for Cape May - Lewes Ferry

Taking Your Vehicle on The Ferry: What You Need to Know

All Vehicle Sizes Welcome!

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry can accommodate up to 100 standard vehicles per trip, including walk-on bicycles, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, tour buses, and even tractor trailers carrying interstate cargo. Whatever you’re driving, we’re ready to welcome you aboard!

Driving to the Ferry? Here’s What to Expect

Arrival: When you arrive at either terminal, pull up to the toll booth or present your reservation confirmation.

The toll operator will issue your boarding tickets. If you do not have a reservation, we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

Staging: After paying the toll, follow the signs to a numbered lane in the staging lot. A ferry security officer will scan your ticket and inspect your vehicle.

You can then enjoy the terminal’s amenities or wait with your vehicle.

Boarding: Approximately 20 minutes before departure, announcements will be made asking customers to return to their vehicles.

Crew members will guide you onto the Ferry, where you’ll need to:
– Park your vehicle.
– Turn off the engine.
– If applicable, turn off your vehicle alarm.

Onboard, you can relax or head to the upper decks that feature food, drinks, TVs, and comfortable seating.

All vehicles board via ramps and are parked on the Ferry’s lower deck.

Need Assistance? Ferry staff are available to help with boarding if you or your passengers need extra support.

For Vehicles with Special Needs or Requirements

Low-Clearance Vehicles: If you are towing something with low ground clearance, please call us at 1-800-643-3779 or check a tide chart before booking. Low tide could pose an issue when loading your low-clearance vehicle onto the Ferry.

We recommend scheduling your trip two hours before or after high tide to ensure smooth loading.

Important Info for Wide Vehicles: If you’re traveling with a larger vehicle, accurately measure its width at the wheelbase.

Wider vehicles may have difficulty clearing the Ferry’s boarding ramp.

Vehicle Fares & Seasonal Pricing Information

Fares are determined by the total vehicle length and vary by season.
Drivers and passengers are ticketed separately.
Exception: Bicyclists pay the standard passenger fare, while the bike is transported for free.
Discounts are available for seniors (62+), military personnel, and AAA members.

Frequent Traveler Discounts: If you plan on making multiple trips, save money with 6-Trip or 12-Trip Frequent Traveler Books, which can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-643-3779.