Tangier Island Ferry
You can take a passenger ferry from Onancock to Tangier Island, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. The "Joyce Marie II" is captained by Mark Crockett. More details are available at the Tangier-Onancock Ferry website.
The Tangier ferry operates from April through September 2010. The fare is $25 for a round-trip from Onancock. The second half of a round trip ticket does not need to be used the same day, but can be used anytime. Rates for children under 5: $5, Ages 6-11: $10.
Ferry Schedule
April 30, May 1, May 2, May 7, May 8, May 9
Beginning May 11th: Tuesday - Sunday. Closed on Monday.
Departs Tangier Island 7:30 a.m.
Arrives Onancock 8:35 a.m.
Departs Onancock 10:00 a.m.
Arrives Tangier Island 11:05 a.m.
Departs Tangier Island 3:30 p.m.
Arrives Onancock 4:35 p.m.
Departs Onancock 5:30 p.m.
Arrives Tangier Island 6:35 p.m.
The 25-passenger Joyce Marie II is a fiberglass lobster boat similar to a Chesapeake Bay deadrise. Captain Crockett is a native of Tangier Island.
Call for reservations: 757-891-2505.
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