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• Reservations are required?for foot passengers, and capacity is limited to allow us to maintain social distancing measures, so you''ll want to book before you get here.?

• Passengers walking on board are required to check-in at the ticket counter and complete the screening process?a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure. This one''s important, as foot passengers will not be allowed to board once the screening process ends, regardless of reservation status. If you want to take a walk around, use the restroom, pick up something from the gift shop or grab a bite to eat before you walk on, we''d love to see you! Just make sure to allow enough time to do so. We recommend arriving a minimum of 45 minutes before departure.??

• Passengers may bring two ''carry on'' size bags of luggage aboard. We know this is a little different than we''ve done it in the past, but we ask that passengers please abide by the two bag limit. All bags need to be screened before boarding, and with limited time to do so, we want to make sure everyone can get through the line.?

With the return of sunny skies and warm days, as well as the re-opening of the exterior decks aboard the vessels and the return of bicycle travel, it''s starting to feel a lot like summer. Typically for us, those signs of summer are also accompanied by an increased departure schedule, and while we''re certainly not back to where we would normally be, we''re excited to announce that beginning this Sunday, June 14, we are adding more departures to our weekend schedule!

There will be six departures from each terminal on Fridays, and seven departures from each terminal on weekends, which are all available for booking on our Schedules & Fares page. We continue to take precautions to keep everyone safe, and we''re making progress on re-opening our terminals and food and beverage operations. Here are a few quick updates on that front:?

• Reservations are still required (even for bicyclists)
• Masks are required when exiting your vehicle or riding a bicycle aboard
• Social distancing measures are in place on the exterior decks of the vessels
• Foot passenger travel is anticipated to resume on or before July 1 (more on that, below)
• Grain On the Rocks is now open at the Lewes terminal
• Lido Bar service aboard the vessels is anticipated to open next week
• On the Rocks in Cape May is anticipated to open June 26

To stay up-to-date on all the changes, make sure to keep an eye on our social media channels, as well as our COVID Travel FAQ page.

I hope this finds you safe & healthy. First of all - to all the essential personnel out there continuing to work and serve in the face of adversity, THANK YOU?for all you do.

Much like you, we''re doing our best to navigate the current situation, figuring out our "new normal," and continuing to find ways to safely provide service to you in good health. In the short-term, know that we''re committed to continue to sail daily, with aggressive safety protocols in place to help protect our passengers and crew. If you have essential travel needs, we''re here for you.?

And while there''s still plenty of uncertainty out there, there are plenty of things to look forward to as well. After all, summer is coming! We may not know exactly how things will shape up or when, but we''ve got plans ready to ramp up as soon as it''s appropriate, to reconnect you with the people and places you love.

Until then, stay safe, and stay healthy. As always, we''re looking forward to welcoming you aboard.

Sincerely,??

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued patronage during these difficult times.

Since the onset of the pandemic in the U.S., we have all made adjustments in our daily lives, some painful, and some relatively minor inconveniences, and the Ferry has continued service - although in a much-reduced capacity.

One of the best features of riding a vessel on a blue bird day (as it looks to be for most of the weekend) is experiencing the breeze, sun swept decks, and the views of the sea. As many parts of the country begin opening to their new version of "normal," we opened the exterior decks of the vessels to the public yesterday, making these sights and sensations available again. I took a trip aboard to observe.

Sometimes while aboard I dwell on details that need attention - a loose fitting, a rusty bulwark, a faded sign. But if there is a silver lining in this time of quarantine, it may be that I have relearned quiet reflection, and my focus was not on these things. Instead, despite the awfulness of the pandemic, my thoughts were on gratitude. While we all have to make sacrifices - wearing masks, washing our hands, and staying socially distant from those not in our households, there are many treasures we can still enjoy. I am pleased that the Ferry is one of them. After weeks sheltered-in-place, it is a true breath of fresh air to be on deck. To our many passengers still traveling to get to loved ones or essential jobs, we're honored to help, and hope that the Ferry brings a little more peace to your day.

Lastly, I am extremely proud of the crew - ashore and afloat - at the Ferry, and of their daily commitment to get the job done safely.

I hope to see you aboard soon.

With Memorial Day on the horizon, we''d like to take a minute to honor and remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. We''d also like to offer another round of thanks to all the essential workers out there continuing to serve in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.?

And while this year''s unofficial kickoff to summer will no doubt feel very different than years past, there''s positive news from both the New Jersey and Delaware governors that the NJ shore and Delaware beach areas are beginning the gradual re-opening process. If you''re planning to be out and about this weekend, please do your part to stay safe and healthy.?

For our part, we''ll be increasing our departure schedule to four crossings per day beginning Sunday, May 24. We''re also offering essential paper goods for sale, and we''ve got a fun little #showusyourmask project to tell you about, so keep reading and we look forward to welcoming you aboard!