Block Island is a highly sought-after vacation spot, particularly during summer and holidays. The ferry services to Block Island are, therefore, highly dependent on seasonal travel, limiting sailings to specific periods of the year. This sometimes leads to complex ferry schedules. To simplify matters, we have compiled a list of all Block Island ferry schedules, making it easier to compare them.
- The Point Judith-Block Island car ferry is the sole route that runs throughout the entire year.
- Use our Ferry Guide for more information on all the routes to Block Island.
Newport – Block Island schedule
“The Block Island Ferry” operates the Newport-Block Island ferry and the Point Judith-Block Island ferry service.

Point Judith – Block Island schedule
The Block Island Ferry offers service with their traditional (car) ferry from April 7th to January 1st, while the High-Speed Ferry runs exclusively between May 25th and October 10th. Additionally, there are scheduled departures during Thanksgiving week.
Point Judith fast ferry schedule

Point Judith traditional schedule

Montauk – Block Island schedule
Viking Fleet operates the Montauk-Block Island ferry. The ferry departs in the morning for the island and returns in the late afternoon.

New London – Block Island ferry schedule
The Block Island Express ferry service from New London to Block Island is operational from May 26th through October 9th.

Orient Point (Long Island) – Block Island schedule
You can travel from Long Island to Block Island on this ferry, making a quick New London stopover. The high speed of the vessel allows for a swift 1.5-hour journey.

I am a Srilankan and holding French visa until July’23. Planning to travel by Ferry to Scandavian countries. Also holding USA visa as well. I need to cover all the relevant countries with the French Visa. Please arrange an accordingly my trip. Travel dates are First week of June’23
Hi Francis,
We provide guidance and can’t book this for you. Pages that could help you further are:
– https://ferrygogo.com/ferry-tickets/
– https://ferrygogo.com/international-ferry-travel-id-requirements/