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Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry

Name: Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry
Address: 102 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY, 11777, US
Telephone: +16314730286
Price range: $$
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The ferry travels between Port Jefferson, N.Y. and Bridgeport, CT. via the Long Island Sound. This was not really as unusual as it sounds, for P.T. Barnum.

A full century ago, in 1883, when Chester Alan Arthur occupied the White House, the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company was born, and one of those responsible was the famous circus producer, Phineas Taylor Barnum, then in his seventies. Barnum was a resident of Bridgeport, CT, and the idea of establishing the organization was presumably the idea of his old friend, Captain Charles E. Took

er, a deep-water sailor who lived directly across the Long Island Sound in Port Jefferson, New York, on Long Island. In all, there were twenty-seven stockholders who signed the Articles of Association, and they elected Barnum as the first president. Captain Tooker, with his brother-in-law, Edward Davis, owned the controlling interest in the new corporation. In 1883, steamboating was thriving. On Long Island Sound, there was a great fleet of vessels connecting New York with ports in New England, plus many more employed on shorter runs. Steam navigation had come to the Sound in 1815 when the FULTON was placed in service between New York and New Haven. Robert Fulton, for whom she was named, had successfully introduced steam navigation to the Hudson River in 1807 and died only a few weeks before the FULTON made her epoch trip across the waters of Long Island Sound. The prime reason for the establishment of the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company was to link the agriculture of Long Island and industrial New England. As 129 years shows, the exact reason may not be the same but the need has never left. Please come and join us for a ride across the sound that was started by an old Port Jefferson family, the Tookers with the help of one of the most famous promoters of all time, P.T. Book your reservation today.

05/23/2024

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05/06/2024

On Friday, May 3rd, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. successfully launched the ferry LONG ISLAND in Panama City, FL. The vessel was christened by Rosemary McAllister.

"This launch is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team at Eastern Shipbuilding Group," said Joey D’Isernia, CEO, and Chairman of ESG. "We are honored to partner with our friends at McAllister Towing and contribute to enhancing the transportation infrastructure for the residents and tourists of Long Island."

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company is proud to provide safe, scenic, and relaxing transit across Long Island Sound for hundreds of thousands of passengers and cars every year. The addition of the ferry LONG ISLAND will upgrade and expand the service. Buck McAllister, the President of the ferry company, said “P.T. Barnum, the founder of the ferry, once said that the noblest art is that of making others happy. All of those who have worked to make the ferry service what it is today can be very proud of their role helping drivers on the I-95 and Long Island Expressway. Eastern Shipbuilding has provided our company with over a dozen high quality vessels and transformed the maritime services we can offer. We are very thankful to Eastern Shipbuilding and the D’Isernia family for the happiness this new vessel will bring to our employees and customers for generations to come.”

03/09/2024

The PJ Ferry ⛴️ Float sailed today through the St. James Chamber of Commerce St. Patty’s Day Parade ☘️

Fun time by All! 💚

02/26/2024

Saturday March 9: Join us for Ducks Unlimited Hockey Night, sponsored by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company & the Four Harbors Chapter of Duck Unlimited. See the Bridgeport Islanders take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Game starts at 7:00 PM. To ensure arrival by game time you must be at the Port Jeff ferry terminal no later than 4:45PM. The final return ferry will be 10:15 PM. Tickets are $25 and include round trip walk-on ferry passage from Port Jeff. 100% of ticket proceeds go to Ducks Unlimited. Tickets can be picked up at the Port Jefferson Ferry office the day of the game. Connecticut attendees can pick up their tickets at the arena’s Will Call office, a round trip walk-on ferry ticket will be provided for future use. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Donna Cappuccio at 631-804-2114 or visit www.ducks.org/events. Please note Total Mortgage Arena’s bag policy – See the arena website www.totalmortgagearena.com for details.

02/08/2024

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry ⛴️ is attending Ward Melville High School Career Fair today.

11/27/2023

Buy One Get One Free Walk on Round Trip Tickets! - Buy One Get One Free Walk on Round Trip Tickets! Dec 2 and 3!
In honor of the Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson on Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3,

We will be offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free round trip walk on tickets.

Available at the ticket booths in Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Only.

08/08/2023

𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙏 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏 𝙅𝙀𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉, 𝙉𝙔 𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙔 𝘿𝙊𝘾𝙆

The Band: FOREIGN JOURNEY- special guest, RANDY JACKSON
The Date: August 24, 2023
The Time: 7 PM

To accommodate those attending from Connecticut, the final Port Jefferson Ferry departure will be at 9 PM
Don’t forget to bring your own chair!!

07/04/2023

We’re Sailing ⛴️ through the Port Jefferson 4th Parade Today.
Wishing Everyone a Happy and safe 4th 🎆of July!!

07/02/2023

The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry ⛴️ Float enjoying a ride through the Barnum 🎉Parade today in Bridgeport, CT⛴️

04/11/2023

Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30 we will be offering BOGO round trip walk-on tickets for those attending the 15th annual Port Jefferson Antiques and Garden Weekend. Tickets must be purchased in the Bridgeport or Port Jefferson terminal the day of.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1478200212705557/1478200219372223/

04/06/2023

We are hosting a Job Fair at our Port Jefferson terminal - TODAY, April 6th from 10am until 7pm. Be sure to bring a resume!
We are hiring for full and part-time, seasonal and relief Stewards/Food Service, Dock Workers, and Chief Engineers!
You may also drop off a resume for other positions that may open in the future, such as Ticket Agents, Bartenders, Call Center Reps, Captains, Engineers, Deckhands, etc...
Send Resumes, to Heather Apolo, HR Manager @ [email protected]

03/29/2023

We are hosting a Job Fair at our Bridgeport terminal - TODAY, March 29 from 10am until 7pm. Be sure to bring a resume!
We are hiring for full and part-time, seasonal and relief Stewards, Dock Workers, and Chief Engineers!
You may also drop off a resume for other positions that may open in the future, such as Ticket Agents, Bartenders, Call Center Reps, Captains, Engineers, Deckhands, etc...
Send Resumes, to Heather Apolo, HR Manager @ [email protected]

03/13/2023

So proud to once again partner with Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. on a new ferry for our customers!

03/08/2023

On International Women’s Day, McAllister Towing would like to salute all women in maritime! We are especially grateful and appreciative to all the talented and dedicated women at McAllister, whether on the water or ashore, who continue to help us lead the way! In honor of , McAllister Towing would like to recognize a couple of shining stars who we are proud to say are a part of the family.
Erykah James, Port Engineer – New York. Erykah joined McAllister Towing 2 ½ years ago after graduating from SUNY Maritime with a 3rd assistants engineer unlimited endorsement. When asked about her time at McAllister she said, “I’ve gained a lot of hands-on experience in a short period of time. When I am not diagnosing a multitude of issues, I am running a boat as a relief engineer. It’s extremely satisfying to be accepted by my peers, both afloat and ashore, who respect me for who I am and trust that women are fully capable of completing all the tasks that come with being a Port Engineer. Being a role model to women mariners has had a lasting impact for me. It is inspiring to have younger women say they look up to me and because of my experiences that I can share with them, they become motivated to keep going in this industry.”
Alexandra Buongiovanni, AB – Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry. It will be 7 years next month when Alexandra’s maritime career began at the ferry. She started as an Ordinary Seaman and in 2 years earned enough sea-time to go to school and obtain her upgrade. Alexandra said, “Being a part of the maritime industry as a female is very rewarding. I feel proud to be trailblazing a path for future women interested in the maritime industry. But the most rewarding part is the respect and acknowledgement that I quickly received from everyone at the ferry and all of the knowledge I’ve gained from the captains and crew I’ve worked with over the years.”
Happy International Women’s Day to All!

12/15/2022

We are adding a 9:30 PM departure from Bridgeport only Thursday December 15

12/15/2022

We are cancelling morning service Friday, December 16th due to inclement weather.
Please refer to 88844ferry.com for updates.

09/28/2022

Webstore service has been restored and available for reservations through Sunday, October 16.⚓️

Address

102 W Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY
11777

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 8pm
Sunday	6am - 8pm

Telephone

+16314730286

Website

http://www.88844ferry.com/

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Launch of the ferry Long Island

On Friday, May 3rd, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. successfully launched the ferry LONG ISLAND in Panama City, FL. The vessel was christened by Rosemary McAllister. "This launch is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team at Eastern Shipbuilding Group," said Joey D’Isernia, CEO, and Chairman of ESG. "We are honored to partner with our friends at McAllister Towing and contribute to enhancing the transportation infrastructure for the residents and tourists of Long Island." The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company is proud to provide safe, scenic, and relaxing transit across Long Island Sound for hundreds of thousands of passengers and cars every year. The addition of the ferry LONG ISLAND will upgrade and expand the service. Buck McAllister, the President of the ferry company, said “P.T. Barnum, the founder of the ferry, once said that the noblest art is that of making others happy. All of those who have worked to make the ferry service what it is today can be very proud of their role helping drivers on the I-95 and Long Island Expressway. Eastern Shipbuilding has provided our company with over a dozen high quality vessels and transformed the maritime services we can offer. We are very thankful to Eastern Shipbuilding and the D’Isernia family for the happiness this new vessel will bring to our employees and customers for generations to come.” #EasternShipbuildingGroup #TheBridgeportandPortJeffersonSteamboatCompany #McAllisterTowing #PortJefferson #Bridgeport #Ferry #NewBuild #maritimeindustry #essentialworkers #bridgeportandportjeffersonferry #PortJeffFerry #LongIsland #LongIslandSound #PortJeffersonHarbor #BridgeportHarbor #ferrylife

Thank you to everyone who came out to the job fair on Wednesday! Any open positions will be posted on our parent site, www.mcallistertowing.com under “Employment Opportunities.” You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for job openings. #bridgeportandportjefferson #bridgeportandportjeffersonferry #portjeff #portjeffersonny #longislandferry #portjeffersonjobs #portjeffjobs #bridgeportct #Bridgeport #BridgeportJobs #portjeffersonstation #bridgeportferry