Isiah Christie 
A summer in New Jersey is never complete without a trip to the Jersey Shore, and a new ferry route has opened up to make travel even easier. Seastreak Ferry, which has previously linked New York City to other shore towns like Highlands and Belford, is now providing direct service to Point Pleasant Beach this summer 2026, with a target launch date of Friday, June 19th. Keep reading to learn about the new Seastreak Ferry route to Point Pleasant Beach.
About Seastreak Ferry + Its New Point Pleasant Beach Route
Seastreak Ferry is a private, high-speed ferry service that operates in the New York metropolitan area and New England, with connections to New York City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It is also known for its seasonal cruises, which often involve themed routes for events like whale watching or traveling to sports games.
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The service has continuously been a connection between New York City and the Jersey Shore area, with routes to Highlands, Atlantic Highlands, and Belford from Manhattan. It has been announced that a new route to Point Pleasant Beach will launch this summer 2026, operating on select dates between Friday, June 19th and Sunday, August 9th. There will also be Labor Day weekend service from Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 7th.
The New York City departure station is Battery Maritime Building, Slip 5, located at 10 South Street in Manhattan. The Point Pleasant Beach station will be at Seastreak Ferry Dock, located at 49 Inlet Drive. This is near the Jenkinson’s Inlet Parking Lot and popular local spots such as Sinner’s Steakhouse and Red’s Lobster Pot.
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The ferry service’s schedule is as follows:
- Friday departures from New York City to Point Pleasant Beach at 11:30 AM
- Friday departures from Point Pleasant Beach to New York City at 1:00 PM
- Sunday return trips from Point Pleasant Beach at 1:30 PM
Seastreak Ferry selected Point Pleasant Beach due to its convenient proximity to other major hubs along the Jersey Shore. It is only a few minutes from towns such as Bay Head, Brielle, and Manasquan, and public transit to cities such as Asbury Park and Long Branch typically only takes around half an hour or less.
This news follows announcements of a new Jersey City stop for Park Avenue Worldwide’s Shore Shuttle Service, which will also simplify trips to the shore this summer for Northern New Jersey + New York residents.
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