Viking Superstar

The Viking Superstar offers a quick and comfortable ride to Block Island’s New Harbor, docking at Champlin’s Marina. High-speed ferry service between Montauk, NY, and Block Island operates daily June 14 thru Sept. 16. The ferry leaves Montauk at 9 a.m. and departs Block Island at 5 p.m. Additional service has been added on Saturdays in July & August — departing Block Island at 12 p.m. & 9 p.m. and Montauk at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Limited ferry service in the off-season; details below. The ferry is passenger-only but does accommodate bicycles and surfboards for a fee. Reservations are recommended for summer travel and can be made at Nwww.vikingfleet.com. Weekends-only service (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) begins May 24. Weekends-only service resumes Sept. 20 (Fri., Sat., Sun., & Mon.) until Columbus Day, Oct. 14, the final day of the 2024 schedule. Adults, $45 each way; Children (5-12), $30 each way; ages 4 and under travel free. These rates apply to online bookings. Different rates are charged over the phone, at the office or on the boat. You can reach the Viking Dock in Montauk from New York City via the Long Island Rail Road or the Hampton Jitney bus service.

Every Thurs., Fri., Sun. July 4 to Sept 2. In spring, running weekends only (Fri. & Sun.); service begins May 24. Weekends-only service ( Fri. & Sun only) resumes Sept. 6 and operates until Columbus Day, Oct. 14. www.vikingfleet.com. See ad below.