Freight Policy

Online & Local Deliveries

Online and local deliveries will ONLY be accepted Monday through Friday until 11:30 am and will be transported the same day on the Package Boat. Items delivered after 11:30 AM will be held for the next day’s Package Boat. Perishable items cannot be stored by Sayville Ferry Service and will be refused upon delivery.

Weekend deliveries may be transported on passenger ferries if space and time allow.

Online Services

Restaurant Deliveries

Small food deliveries from local restaurants are accepted and transported on scheduled ferry departures as space and time allow. A small handling and transportation fee will be charged for each delivery.

Morning Work Boat

We recognize the important role workers play in supporting our communities. The 7:00 am & 4:00 pm ferry provides limited flexibility for workers traveling with supplies, equipment, and tools. Applicable only to these trips and subject to U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Passenger Freight

Passengers will be permitted to carry either two pieces of luggage [25 Ibs. max each] or one large suitcase [50 Ibs. max] on board the ferry - free of charge.

All additional freight, when accepted, will be charged accordingly. Wagons are subject to a minimum $15 fee, and upright carts are subject to a minimum $10 fee.

All additional freight must be handled by crew only and preloaded prior to passenger boarding. Wagons and carts are not permitted through ticket booths.

Maximum weight for any item: 50 lbs.

Maximum weight for carts 80 lbs.

Maximum weight for wagons: 125 lbs.

Prohibited Items

Propane

Tanks

Flammable

Liquids

Household

Appliances

Items Over

50 lbs.

E-bikes &

Bicycles

Home

Furnishings

TVs &

Monitors

Construction

Materials

Large Carts

& Wagons

Garden

Plants

Additional Information

Passenger Safety

Sayville Ferry’s utmost responsibility is to provide a safe environment for all passengers and crew. Our freight policy is designed to comply first and foremost with the United States Coast Guard rules and regulations. This would include that all luggage is subject to inspection. Passenger freight is carried on our vessels at our discretion. We must give top priority to the issues of safety for all passengers and crew. Customers are responsible for following our policy. Those who do not adhere to the policy will be unable to take freight and shall disembark the vessel.

Daily Passenger Boats

All passengers will be allowed to personally carry only two [2] pieces of hand luggage. These items will not exceed 25 pounds each. For safety concerns and regulatory compliance, the size and number of pieces taken may be limited. Customers will be allowed up to five [5] items of additional freight at an additional charge. All freight must be checked in and loaded on the boat 20 minutes before departure.

Note: any items that are presented after this period of loading may not be guaranteed access due to the availability of time and space. However, they will be given priority loading on the next scheduled ferry. Also, please label your luggage to prevent loss or confusion with other similar cargo. Your items will be loaded together but will not disembark together.

Paper or Plastic Grocery Bags

Sayville Ferry Service will no longer allow plastic/paper grocery bags on board the ferries. We suggest the use of boxes or canvas bags which are stronger, carry more and help prevent the possibility of mixing/losing one’s items.

Wagons and Carts

Wagons and carts will be charged to a base minimum. However, a surcharge will be applied depending on their weight. Garden carts larger than 32”x 48", yard carts larger than 24”x 45”, double-decker carts, and bungee cords are prohibited.

All wagons and carts will no longer be permitted to pass through the ticket booths. If your wagon or cart is not loaded through the freight gate via a ferry employee prior to boarding they will be charged the standard rate plus a $30.00 surcharge.

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