Block Island Ferry Reduces Trips: Coronavirus In Rhode Island

NEW SHOREHAM, RI — The Block Island Ferry has reduced its schedule to better meet the needs of islanders during the coronavirus crisis. Starting Sunday, trips both to and from the island will be reduced through April 15.

"In our ongoing effort to work with local officials regarding Block Island’s shelter-in-place order that includes travel restrictions, we will be adjusting our ferry schedule to best accommodate essential travel," the company said in a statement. "We remain committed to the community of Block Island and the transportation needs of it residents, as well as maintaining the delivery of essential supplies, cargo and fuel."

All current vehicle reservations will be rescheduled. Anyone who needs to cancel or change their reservations is asked to call the ticket office at 866-783-7996 Ext. 3.

The new schedule is below. More information is also available on the Block Island Ferry's website.

New Shoreham has been under a shelter-in-place order since Monday. All non-residents are asked to avoid going to the island until at least mid-April.

"Medical capacity on the island is extremely limited. There is no capability to test for the COVID-19 virus on the island," the town council said in their executive order.