Ferry From NYC Makes ‘Test Run’ to Point Pleasant Beach Dock

Observers at Manaqsuan Inlet saw an unusual sight Thursday, but one which will become more familiar in two weeks. The Seastreak ferry, best known for carrying commuters to New York City, made a test run into Manasquan Inlet ahead of the launch of its new service carrying tourists to the Jersey Shore for the summer season.

“This is one service that we’ve wanted to provide for quite some time,” said James D. Barker, President of Seastreak. “Getting from Manhattan to the Jersey Shore in about an hour and fifteen minutes changes the equation entirely. This is a direct trip from Lower Manhattan to the Shore with no stops, and there really isn’t another option that matches it in terms of simplicity and travel time.”

The Seastreak ferry arrives in Point Pleasant Beach for the first time, June 4, 2026. (Credit: Seastreak)

The ferries will dock at a slip at 49 Inlet Drive in Point Pleasant Beach, just around the “curve” of the inlet at Loughran Point, adjacent to Red’s Lobster Pot restaurant and the U.S. Coast Guard Station near the commercial fishing docks. They will arrive from the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in lower Manhattan starting June 19.

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On Fridays, the morning sailing leaves at 11:30 a.m. and arrives in Point Pleasant Beach at 12:45 p.m. The return trip departs Point Pleasant Beach at 1 p.m. and arrives back in New York at 2:15 p.m. On Sundays and Mondays, a return sailing from Point Pleasant Beach departs at 1:30 p.m. and arrives in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m.

“We appreciate Bill Cleary and the team at Captain Bill’s Landing for making this work on the ground in Point Pleasant Beach,” said Barker. “It is a great arrival point, and Red’s Lobster Pot is as good a first stop as you can ask for.”

The Seastreak ferry arrives in Point Pleasant Beach for the first time, June 4, 2026. (Credit: Seastreak)

The Seastreak ferry arrives in Point Pleasant Beach for the first time, June 4, 2026. (Credit: Seastreak)

One-way adult fares start at $69, with children ages 3-12 at $34 and infants under 3 traveling free. Round-trip tickets are $99 for adults and $59 for children. Bikes or non-electric scooters cost an additional $10 one way or $20 round trip; electric versions are $20 one way or $40 round trip. A 3% booking fee and temporary fuel surcharge of about 5% will apply.

“We’re excited to get this service started this summer and to see how it grows from here,” Barker said. “There is real opportunity to expand and create more direct connections between New York City and the Jersey Shore, and this is a strong first step in that direction.”