RiverLink Ferry
PRESS CONTACT: Emma Fried-Cassorla Director of Marketing & Communications Delaware River Waterfront Corp. [email protected] O: 215.629.3218 C: 215.313.5582
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RIVERLINK FERRY In addition to running many of the parks and attractions along the Philadelphia side of the Central Delaware River, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp also manages the RiverLink Ferry System. The 517 passenger ferry, Freedom, provides a seamless connection to both sides of the river to enhance visitor and resident experiences. The scenic 12-15 minute trip enables visitors to see attractions and partners on both sides of the river in one day, including Adventure Aquarium, Battleship NJ, BB&T, Independence Seaport Museum, Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest. SEASON The RiverLink Ferry Operating Season is May-October. - May 5 - May 24: Weekends and Concert and Special Event Service Only - May 25 - September 3: Full Service Operating 7 Days a Week - September 4 - October 8: Weekends and Concert and Special Event Service Only
CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT SERVICE RiverLink Ferry service for Concerts and Special Events runs approximately 2hrs prior to event, throughout the event, and continues until 30 minutes after the concert ends. Of note, Concert and Special Event pricing applies. SCHEDULE The RiverLink Ferry runs on a set schedule Monday - Sunday from May 25 - September 3, with additional service for concerts and special events. The ferry leaves Camden on the half hour starting at 9:30AM. The ferry leaves Philadelphia on the hour starting at 10AM until 6PM (7PM on Saturdays and Sundays). PRICING RiverLink Ferry tickets are general admission and are round tip. Tickets can be purchased online starting May 1st through our RiverLink Ferry website or in person at the Philadelphia ticket booth. - General Admission (ages 13-65) - $9.00 - Concert and Special Event Services- $11.00 (Includes wristband for round trip service) - Seniors (65 and older) - $7.00 - Children (3-12) - $7.00 - Infants (2 and under) – FREE - Group Rate - $6.50 (Groups of 15 or more when booked 10 days in advance. Excludes Concert & Event Service) No reduced rates apply. All riders must have a wristband for entry after regular operating hours. RiverLink Ferry tickets are also offered as packages with the Adventure Aquarium, Battleship New Jersey, and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. ADDRESS Philadelphia: Adjacent to the Independence Seaport Museum on Columbus Blvd at Walnut Street Camden: On the waterfront behind Adventure Aquarium TRANSPORTATION SEPTA Bus Routes 25, 21, 42, 17, 33, 48 and 12 all stop within walking distance of Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest SEPTA Market-Frankford Line stops at Second St and Market St, which is a five minute walk from Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest Bike parking on-site Ride Indego stations Columbus Blvd and Race St
Columbus Blvd and Spruce St 2nd St at Market St 2nd St and Race St Philly Phlash Parking Philadelphia: Lots are located at Market Street, Walnut Street, and Lombard Circle at Columbus Boulevard Camden: Lots are located at the Adventure Aquarium, BB&T Pavilion, and municipal lots. WEBSITE www.delawareriverwaterfront.com PHONE 215-922-2FUN EMAIL [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: RiverLink Ferry Twitter: @delriverwfront Instagram: Delaware River Waterfront PHOTOS RiverLink Ferry high resolution photos can be downloaded via our website (password is aidemdrwc). ABOUT THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION DRWC is a 501(c)(3) created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop, program and maintain public amenities such as permanent and seasonal parks, trails, and streetscape improvements to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia as is consistent with the goals of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Daily programming throughout the entire year is changing the way Philadelphians see and converse about the waterfront, and is helping to create spaces and communities that connect residents and visitors to the waterfront. ###
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RIVERLINK FERRY In addition to running many of the parks and attractions along the Philadelphia side of the Central Delaware River, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp also manages the RiverLink Ferry System. The 517 passenger ferry, Freedom, provides a seamless connection to both sides of the river to enhance visitor and resident experiences. The scenic 12-15 minute trip enables visitors to see attractions and partners on both sides of the river in one day, including Adventure Aquarium, Battleship NJ, BB&T, Independence Seaport Museum, Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest. SEASON The RiverLink Ferry Operating Season is May-October. - May 5 - May 24: Weekends and Concert and Special Event Service Only - May 25 - September 3: Full Service Operating 7 Days a Week - September 4 - October 8: Weekends and Concert and Special Event Service Only
CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT SERVICE RiverLink Ferry service for Concerts and Special Events runs approximately 2hrs prior to event, throughout the event, and continues until 30 minutes after the concert ends. Of note, Concert and Special Event pricing applies. SCHEDULE The RiverLink Ferry runs on a set schedule Monday - Sunday from May 25 - September 3, with additional service for concerts and special events. The ferry leaves Camden on the half hour starting at 9:30AM. The ferry leaves Philadelphia on the hour starting at 10AM until 6PM (7PM on Saturdays and Sundays). PRICING RiverLink Ferry tickets are general admission and are round tip. Tickets can be purchased online starting May 1st through our RiverLink Ferry website or in person at the Philadelphia ticket booth. - General Admission (ages 13-65) - $9.00 - Concert and Special Event Services- $11.00 (Includes wristband for round trip service) - Seniors (65 and older) - $7.00 - Children (3-12) - $7.00 - Infants (2 and under) – FREE - Group Rate - $6.50 (Groups of 15 or more when booked 10 days in advance. Excludes Concert & Event Service) No reduced rates apply. All riders must have a wristband for entry after regular operating hours. RiverLink Ferry tickets are also offered as packages with the Adventure Aquarium, Battleship New Jersey, and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. ADDRESS Philadelphia: Adjacent to the Independence Seaport Museum on Columbus Blvd at Walnut Street Camden: On the waterfront behind Adventure Aquarium TRANSPORTATION SEPTA Bus Routes 25, 21, 42, 17, 33, 48 and 12 all stop within walking distance of Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest SEPTA Market-Frankford Line stops at Second St and Market St, which is a five minute walk from Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest Bike parking on-site Ride Indego stations Columbus Blvd and Race St
Columbus Blvd and Spruce St 2nd St at Market St 2nd St and Race St Philly Phlash Parking Philadelphia: Lots are located at Market Street, Walnut Street, and Lombard Circle at Columbus Boulevard Camden: Lots are located at the Adventure Aquarium, BB&T Pavilion, and municipal lots. WEBSITE www.delawareriverwaterfront.com PHONE 215-922-2FUN EMAIL [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: RiverLink Ferry Twitter: @delriverwfront Instagram: Delaware River Waterfront PHOTOS RiverLink Ferry high resolution photos can be downloaded via our website (password is aidemdrwc). ABOUT THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION DRWC is a 501(c)(3) created in January 2009, exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop, program and maintain public amenities such as permanent and seasonal parks, trails, and streetscape improvements to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia as is consistent with the goals of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Daily programming throughout the entire year is changing the way Philadelphians see and converse about the waterfront, and is helping to create spaces and communities that connect residents and visitors to the waterfront. ###
