LEWES, Del. - You’ve worked hard all winter, so play harder this summer and “Rock the Boat” with us! Put on your dancing shoes and start your weekends off the right way by rocking the night away on the Delaware Bay. With the exception of Friday, July 4, the Rock the Boat cruises will be held every Friday starting June 20 through September 12, weather permitting.  

“The Cape May – Lewes Ferry is eager to bring back this one-of-a-kind experience for Summer 2025,” said Jennifer Shivers, Assistant Director of Ferry Operations at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. “After all, nothing captures the spirit of summer quite like celebrating with live music, your favorite drink in hand, and boating on the Delaware Bay aboard the Ferry. Grab your guy, gal, or the whole group and get ready to groove to live music from Glass Onion Band during your “Rock the Boat” cruise!”

The cost is $18.00 for ages 14 and older, $14.00 for seniors and military, $9.00 for ages 6 to 13, and free for children under 5. 

Glass Onion: Delaware’s Premier Rock & Roll party band. They started playing together in 2000 and perform R&B and Rock & Roll Dance music at venues throughout Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. For more information visit: glassonionband.com

Departing the Lewes Terminal: For DE foot passengers, check-in begins at 3:45 p.m., and the ferry will depart from the terminal at 4:15 p.m., stop in Cape May, and return to the Lewes Terminal around 7:45 p.m.

Departing the Cape May Terminal: For NJ foot passengers, check-in begins at 5:30 p.m., and the ferry will depart from the terminal at 6:00 p.m., stop in Lewes and return to the Cape May Terminal around 9:00 p.m.  Please note there is no live entertainment (aside from beautiful views!) for Cape May passengers on the 7:45 p.m. departure from the Lewes Terminal.

An adult ticket covers passage and entertainment. Reservations are required. Please call our Guest Services Center at (800)-643-3779 or book online at booking.cmlf.com. For more information on “Rock the Boat” cruises and other live entertainment, please visit cmlf.com/entertainment.

About the Cape May-Lewes Ferry 
Owned and operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry is open year-round and has carried more than 50 million passengers since its inception on July 1, 1964. As an integral transportation system connecting the communities and economies on both sides of the Delaware Bay, the Ferry service is a significant catalyst for economic growth and regional tourism activity in New Jersey and Delaware. Its operations sustain over 4,000 jobs while generating tens of millions of dollars in local taxes and hundreds of millions in regional economic activity. For schedules and rates, please visit www.CMLF.com or call 800-643-3779.