Block Island High Speed Ferry

Arrive on Block Island in just over an hour within walking distance of restaurants, shops, hotels and white sandy beaches.  Block Island Express departs from New London, Connecticut and arrives in Old Harbor, Block Island May through October.  Parking is available on site in New London and at the 1000 car Water Street garage directly across the street from the ferry dock.  Connections in New London with Amtrak and Acela rail service from New York.

Ride aboard the Jessica W a 500 passenger catamaran that has a cruising speed of more than 35 knots or (40 mph), making it the fastest ferry serving Block Island and the mainland. The vessel is equipped with comfortable and sleek, modern airline-style seating on two enclosed air-conditioned passenger decks. An outside passenger deck is available for viewing the scenery on the trip between New London and Block Island.

Block Island high-speed ferry service from New London is operated by Block Island Express. Passenger reservations are strongly recommended and can be made through ww.goblockisland.com or by calling (860) 444-4624 or (401) 466-2212.