Santa Ferry Ride 2025

We're back on the bay to celebrate Christmas! The yuletide ride features Santa and friends, presents, entertainment, and a scenic ride around the Statue of Liberty. Ferries leave and return to SeaStreak's Belford Ferry Terminal. Pre-registration required and is in-person only, see below for more info. All children and infants receive a holiday present with ticket!

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Ferry Rides: 9am-10:30am, 11:30am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Belford Ferry Terminal, 10 Harbor Way Belford NJ 07718
Resident Fee: $30/Adult (18+), $25/Child (3-18), $5/Infant (2 and Under). 
Non-Resident Fee: $36/Adult (18+), $30/Child (3-18), $6/Infant (2 and Under).

Event is rain or shine! No refunds. SeaStreak has the right to cancel rides if they deem conditions are unsafe, but please know that these are commuter ferries that run in any type of weather/swell.

Registration Information

Registration is in-person ONLY at Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Rd Red Bank NJ 07701. Every passenger needs a ticket. Please complete a registration form to bring with you AND create an account on RecDesk adding all household members to expedite the process. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. Credit card processing fee is 3%. If paying by check please bring a blank check and do not pre-fill the amount out.

RESIDENT ONLY PRESALE is Monday, October 27th 5:30pm-7:30pm at Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Rd, Red Bank NJ 07701. Proof of residency required (drivers license or utility bill). Limit 10 tickets per person. 

Resident and non-resident tickets resume sale Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th (no sales on Halloween) and then Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Rd, Red Bank NJ 07701 while tickets remain.

Important Ferry Information

  • Every passenger MUST have their ticket to board the ferry. No ticket = no ride. Tickets will not be reissued after purchase, do not lose them. Those 2 and under still require a ticket.
  • Ferry departs and returns to the SeaStreak Belford Ferry Terminal, 10 Harbor Way, Belford NJ 07718. There is NO fee to park.
  • Each ticket is assigned to a specific seat on the ferry. You will only be permitted to sit in your assigned seat. Seat # is located on your ticket. You do not need to sit in your seat, however, you cannot sit in anyone else's seat.
  • An infant/child's ticket cannot be used for an adult. An infant ticket cannot be used for a child. Passengers with incorrect tickets will not be allowed to board.
  • NO STROLLERS ALLOWED! Car seats are permitted.
  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED ON THE FERRY. 
  • No transfers, no refunds. All sales are final.
  • Thinking of buying someone's ticket online? Think again! Don't be fooled by scams. Recreation original issued tickets will only be honored.

What is the Santa Ferry?

  • A festive round-trip ride aboard a commuter ferry to see the world-famous Statue of Liberty. Top deck, outdoor viewing available! 
  • Rotating entertainment and characters both to and from the statue.
  • Of course, a visit from Santa himself!
  • A special present for children and infants.
  • Annual Middletown tradition helping local families make special memories around the holidays!
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Thank you to our Partner!

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