The Cross Sound Ferry

Linking Long Island to New England

I believe a very small portion of Long Islanders have ever ridden on the ferry that goes from Orient Point to New London, Connecticut.

That is unfortunate because the ride is so enjoyable. Even getting there is interesting. Long Island's North Fork is beautiful and has many places of interest as well as superb food.

The wildlife out east ranges from deer to fox to loons. The ride across is one hour twenty minutes. It takes about the same amount of time to get to Orient Point from Bay Shore where I live. But once on the other side you are 45 minutes from Providence, Rhode Island, an hour and half from Boston and about 2 1/2 hours to the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Visit https://www.longislandferry.com for more info.