The Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing is closed due to ice. Lake Champlain Transportation Company sent out the following message the morning of April 8: Charlotte crossing closed due to ice—will reopen when it clears. [Grand Island/Cumberland Head] GI/CH crossing running as … [Read more...] about Ice Closes Essex Ferry [Update: Reopens 1pm Today]
Essex-Charlotte ferry
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule 2014
The Essex-Charlotte ferry is is about to begin its early spring schedule. See the details below: Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule: March 31, 2014 through May 4, 2014 The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day. Departs NY: 6:30 am-8:30 … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Early Spring Schedule 2014
Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase
Lake Champlain Transportation Company is raising the ticket prices for ferry services. These new rates will go into effect on Thursday, April 3rd. Why raise rates? Lake Champlain Ferries operations manager Heather Stewart says this is the first hike since 2008 and it was needed … [Read more...] about Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase
Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
This winter Lake Champlain has frozen all the way across for the first time since 2007, and while many of us have enjoyed this chance to get out on the ice—ice fishing, skating, or just walking—others are eagerly awaiting ice out as evidence of spring's arrival. For commuters … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry
The wild duck bonanza, in the open waters created by the ferry, are a sight to behold, well worth the roundtrip passenger fare with binoculars and camera. Here is our famous webmaster, George Davis, taking in the wonder of very close-in viewing of the 15+ different species that … [Read more...] about Watching Ducks from Essex Ferry