Where do you catch the Jamestown Ferry?

The Jamestown Ferry (dotted line, center left) crosses the James River to Jamestown, Virginia, in the Historic Triangle. The Jamestown Ferry (also known as the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry) is a free automobile and bus ferry service across a navigable portion of the James River in Virginia.

Is Jamestown-Scotland Ferry open?

Ferry Schedules The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including all major holidays.

Can you get out of the car on the Jamestown Ferry?

There is no place around the ferry for motorists to leave vehicles unattended. However, you may get dropped off and walk aboard the ferry.

Is the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry free?

Cost: Free The ferry can only transport liquid or materials that are not required to display a HAZMAT placard as required by Department of Transportation rules.

How much does the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry cost?

The ferry is free, operates 24/7, and usually leaves on the half hour. Good luck. On the Jamestown side, you can see the ships in dock at Jamestown.

How long does it take to visit Jamestown Settlement?

Jamestown is the beginning of America. We recommend you plan at least two hours for your visit, but many visitors end up staying longer when they see how much history is actually here. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as the Historic site is about three-quarters of a mile long.

How much does it cost to go to Jamestown Settlement?

General Admission Rates 2021-2022

What is the difference between Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement?

The biggest difference is historic jamestowne is the actual spot and ongoing archaeological dig, while Jamestown settlement is a living history museum with an expensive indoor museum and costumed staff who give you hands on learning about life of a colonist, a sailor on the three recreation ships, or a Powhatan Indian.

Can you visit Jamestown and Yorktown in one day?

It’s possible to do Colonial Williamsburg in one day and do one of the Jamestown and one of the Yorktown sites on the second day. If you have just two days, that will fill them up nicely.

Can you do Jamestown and Yorktown in one day?

Is Historic Jamestown worth visiting?

I would liked to have visited Historic Jamestown but the Settlement is definitely worth a visit. over a year ago. Jamestown settlement is run by the state of Virginia who also run the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The national park owns historic jamestowne and the Yorktown battlefield.

Where is the actual Jamestown Settlement?

Virginia
The Jamestown settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. It was located on the northeast bank of the James (Powhatan) River about 2.5 mi (4 km) southwest of the center of modern Williamsburg.

Where is the ferry from Jamestown to Scotland?

Follow Jamestown Rd. (Route 31), traveling toward the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. Approximately 3.5 miles after the intersection of Jamestown Rd. and Route 199, turn left onto Route 359.

Is there a ferry across the James River?

Jamestown Ferry. The Jamestown Ferry (also known as the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry) is a free automobile and bus ferry service across a navigable portion of the James River in Virginia.

Who are the owners of the Jamestown Ferry?

Current ferry operations. The Virginia Department of Transportation owns and operates four vessels for the service— Powhatan, Pocahontas, Surry, and Williamsburg. Powhatan can carry up to 70 vehicles and 499 passengers, and was built by VT Halter Marine in 2018 to replace the 1936-built Virginia.

Is the Jamestown Ferry Toll free in Virginia?

It is toll-free and operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The vessels carry over 900,000 passengers annually. Operations are based at the Scotland Wharf in Surry County.