To make a reservation, please call our reservations office at 8006264773 or 4014662421. Its, ahem, also a cautionary tale for those who have or do not have, vehicle reservations. Contact the reservation office for car reservations. Block island chamber of commerce where to stay, what to do. There are numerous beaches ranging from sandy, family friendly beaches to the more secluded south coast beaches popular with surfers and surfcasters. Block island reservations is your one stop shopping for accommodations on block island. Point judith, ri block island ferry cars point judith, ri block island high speed ferry no cars. Planning an event, wedding or want to contact ballards about a hotel or dining reservation. An easy hop on the ferry from newport, fall river, or point judith, block island beach house is the spot for a memorable night, perfect weekend, or an unforgettable weeklong getaway. Old harbor is in the center of town and has a small 30 boat marina operated by the town.
For group reservations ten rooms or more, advance notice of six weeks is required for multiple cancellations or changes to the reservations. Should you wish to venture out, the beach is a 30second. Reservations can be made and are preferred in july and august. We continually run specials and packages, which can be found at our web site. Block island is located about twelve miles off the rhode island coast. There is so much to learn about block island and so many ways to learn about it from locals. Its a tongueincheek kind of piece and it reads on the quick. Block island activities include biking, parasailing, hiking on the many nature trails and beaches, sunbathing, kayaking. Air services, provided by new england airlines, are offered daily year round from westerly, ri.
Discover block island s unspoiled beaches, 200 foot cliffs, freshwater ponds and lush rolling hills under a quilt of wildflowers, described by the nature conservancy as one of the last 12 great places in. Take the ferry from long island to new london, then transfer to the block island express for a quick trip to the bermuda of the north all for a special fare. Dont forget to make your block island ferry reservations with interstate navigation. Check in for all our properties will be at the block island reservation s office conveniently located across from the ferry landing in old harbor, in the lobby of the harborside inn. Block island ferry 304 great island rd narragansett, ri. Reservations for 2019 are currently being accepted on our website. Westerly, located just off interstate 95 is an easy drive, or train ride from anywhere in new england. Weve coordinated schedules as you can see below to get you there the easiest way. Or, you can still connect via cross sound ferry from orient point and transfer to the block island express in new london. Block island is a great getaway and offers bird watching, deep sea fishing, hiking and biking. This was our first visit to the island, and our first on the hispeed ferry. Two night midweek stay on block island for two guests at the harborside inn.
Block island has the largest selection of victorian era hotels of any vacation destination on the eastern seaboard. Tired of showing up to park for the block island ferry or heading to the beach and not being able to find a place to park. Block island reservations block island, rhode island. Jun 04, 2015 sail away on the block island ferry duration. Parking lots are in the area so you will always be able to park. Ocean view penthouse 33 ocean avenue vacation near the pulse of block island s entertainment. Reserve your time on block island for spring, summer or fall.
The block island chamber of commerce is ready to help you plan your special block island vacation. Guided tours are offered by land taxi tours, air helicopter tours and sea kayak tours, offshore wind farm tours, etc. On its large wrap around porch, guests often spend their entire vacation relaxing on the property. New london ferry service in may has been cancelled. Block island bike and car rental is 401 4662297 and old harbor bike shop is 401 466 2029.
Directions from the old harbor ferry landing come up out of the ferry landing and take a left on to water street. Visit block island on the fastest ferries from the mainland. Find block island restaurants in the rhode island area and other cities such as providence, newport, rhode island, east greenwich, and more. Fresh seafood and sunset views on great salt pond in new harbor. Vehicle reservations for summer weekends and holidays should be booked four to five months in advance, and all reservations must be prepaid with a credit card. This is the only ferry that can take vehicles to the island and reservations for vehicles are required. Email the viking superstar is 120 long and is a highspeed ferry featuring a stable antiseasickness design. The boat basin do not have moorings, only the harbors department has moorings and they can be reached on ch. Travel date mmddyyyy start reservation view accessibility information.
The viking superstar was custom designed by captain paul forsberg for the waters of montauk. For information on all 2019 packages please call 18008256254 or. Tired of showing up to park for the block island ferry or heading to the beach and not. Your discover block island package will include the following. Block island express high speed passenger only ferry service new london ct block island ri. Block island express at its sole and absolute discretion. Sandsland reservation block island narragansett council. We can assist you in your decision on where to stay on the island, where to eat, where to shop, and what to do. Fares are subject to change and block island express reserves the right to reprice a reservation that is changed after it was originally booked. That is the block island car ferry or traditional ferry with the rectangular windows hiding behind the block island hispeed ferry in the photo above. Taking a car to block island requires advance planning, especially for summer visits. Block island harbors department contact information office telephone.
Block island ferry services block island chamber of commerce. Hispeed and traditional ferry service to block island from narragansett ri, newport ri and fall river. Departure location new london, ct orient point, ny. If you are already here just call us on the phone at 4014662631 or hail us on the vhf radio on channel 9. Block island accommodations block island reservations. Our inventory includes regular hotel rooms, apartments, efficiencies and studios as well as house rentals. They start taking ferry reservations for the 2019 summer season in january. The commercial ferry landing is also located in old harbor. For more information about transporting your vehicle, please visit our vehicle reservation page. Block island express does not guarantee that the ferry will depart or arrive at the tiem stated on the schedule and crossing times may vary. Please note that mapping coordinates may not be accurate.
The block island ferry docks at champlins marina in new harbor. It is part of the fun of visiting the great place called block island. One person in your group will have to take the round trip ferry trip during the week, but if you really want your car for part of the week it is doable. The block island ferry interstate navigation company has operated yearround ferry service to the island from pt. Passenger tickets may be purchased online or at the ticket window on the day of departure. Block island ferry 107 state st new london, ct travel agents.
Two round trip ferry tickets on the traditional ferry from point judith rhode island. Vehicle transport is not offered on the hispeed ferry passenger tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the ticket window on the date of travel as space allows. Advance reservations are recommended for our hispeed ferry. Block island beach house is a spirited but laidback destination for discovering the island s lowkey charm. Block island reservations, in the heart of old harbor, books rooms for multiple properties. Another highspeed ferry runs from orient point, long island, n.
Once you arrive, you will be overwhelmed by the islands elegant beauty and small town charm. For reservations, click on the button below or call 860 4444624. Sunday can be a tough day to get on stand by, but you could attempt it. The block island ferry also offers on island bus tours. Tours of block island are one of the most popular ways to get around the island. Block island inns avonlea block island hotel block.
Offering the largest selection of block island rentals vacation homes, hotels, bed and breakfast and more. The 10 best restaurants in block island updated may 2020. The ferry does have some nice viewing decks and a bar within the. A dreamy block island lodging, avonlea is a beautiful newly renovated beach house that offers what is hands down the best view on the island. Modern clam shack fare across from the ferry dock in old harbor.
Block island ferry 107 state st new london ct 06320. Block island ferry covid19 information block island ferry. The slow ferry takes people,cars,vans,bikes,and trucks back and forth from and to the island. Block island ferry narragansett 2020 all you need to. Discover block islands unspoiled beaches, 200 foot cliffs, freshwater ponds and lush rolling hills under a quilt of wildflowers, described by the nature conservancy as one of the last 12 great places in the western hemisphere. Additional ferry service is available from montauk, long island, n. The hispeed ferry is the fastest way to block island. Among the architectural gems are the atlantic inn, the spring house, hotel manisses, the national hotel and, once again to everyones. Fill out this form and we will contact you with your reservation confirmation or other availability options. Block island reservation services block island, rhode island. The viking superstar is 120 long and is a highspeed ferry featuring a stable antiseasickness design. Online reservations online parking reservations now available.
Block island boat basin marina offers 100 slips with 85 reserved for transients. For hotel reservations, call 18444053275 or book online. New england airlines has been providing daily scheduled air service to block island as a certificated commuter airline since 1970. Yearround traditional and hispeed ferry service is offered from point judith. If you are planning on flying to block island, please allow sufficient time to take the ferry if the planes are not flying due to foggy or bad weather so you will not forfeit the charge for your room for. We have the most departures and convenient ferry schedule from the mainland which allows you greater flexibility when traveling to and from block island on our traditional or high speed ferry. The block island ferry returns to narragansett ri, docks and passengers on mopeds ride off duration.
Our family package will include tickets on the traditional ferry from point judith, rhode island a complimentary soft drink on the ferry. Block island hotels and rentals block island reservations. We will have trips to new london beginning sometime in june then we will sail thursday, friday, sunday and monday in july, august until september 7th excluding sun sept 6th. Caterpillar d2 bulldozer broke down in a forest years ago. Jun 25, 20 401 4662605 41 water st block island, ri 02807. Major events include block island race week, a competitive weeklong sailboat race, fishing tournaments, the run around the block, summer beach concert series, the annual fourth of july parade and celebration and more. Vip seats to block island s hometown traditional 4th of july parade, fireworks and all the celebration of the day. All of our ferry trips are onboard the brand new custom designed viking superstar, unless otherwise noted. Vehicle reservations or to speak to a reservation agent ext. This is the only ferry that can take vehicles to the island and reservations for vehicles are. These perfectly located accommodations are minutes from the block island ferry dock, in town and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Vehicle transport is only offered on the traditional ferry.
Allow yourself enough time to park, purchase tickets and get on board. The block island ferry is the only vehicle ferry service to block island. This condo situates you right in the middle of the action which allows the enjoyment and convenience of being near it all. Please have all your information ready when you call so our staff can assist. As expected the ferry is incredibly busy on summer weekends, especially heading to block island. To reach the island you must take a ferry or a small plane. For more information contact the ferry companies directly. The block island ferry terminal is located in galilee on great island road across from the light house inn. Travel type vehicle and passenger passenger only commercial truck rv casino connections. They may not have a car avaialable for all of the days at this point, but see what they have and how much it is.