New 5% Fuel Surcharge On Passenger, Vehicle and Commercial Fares
We regret the need to impose the surcharge beginning Wednesday, May 4th, but the Fishers Island Ferry District can no longer absorb the entirety of the increased fuel prices.
Fast Ferry Silver Eel Update
Fast ferry Silver Eel is currently waiting for parts to repair one of its engines. Our intention is to put this ferry back in service as soon as possible.
Job Positions: 2022 Summer Staff
Fishers Island Ferry is seeking summer staff and year round part-time help for the 2022 season.
Fishers Island Ferry District says Good-Bye to Gordon Murphy as Island Operations Manager
Gordon Murphy has spent the last ten years as the on-island face of the Fishers Island Ferry and is retiring on February 28, 2022. His tireless and never-ending efforts on behalf of the FIFD will be greatly missed. Gordon, thank you and congratulations!
Fishers Island Ferry District Welcomes David McCall as the new Island Manager
Please join us in welcoming David, who joins the management team on March 1, 2022.
Ferry District Introduces New Ticketing System
The Fishers Island Ferry District introduced a new ticket system in January.
Silver Eel Channel Dredging Complete
The dredging of the channel into Silver Eel Cove was completed as of December 1st. Approximately 2500 cubic yards of clean sand material have been removed.
Due to high winds the 6:15pm/7:00pm ferry has been cancelled
Due to high winds, the 6:15pm/7:00pm boat has been cancelled for today, Monday, December 6th 2021.
Silver Eel Channel Dredging Contract Awarded
H&L Contracting is expected to mobilize to the site on Wednesday, November 17th and work around the clock. A total of 1700 cubic yards will be removed. With a production goal of 400 cubic yards per day the work should take 4-5 days to complete, weather permitting. The ferry schedule should not be affected.
Ferry Cancelled
Due to the expected high winds for Wednesday, October 27th 2021, the 7:00am/8:15am boat has been cancelled. All other ferry departures are expected to remain as scheduled until further notice.