Megan Chondrogiannis

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

A very short and sweet experience! I recommend driving to Oxford, enjoying Oxford Beach, and taking the ferry to St. Michael’s! The ferry staff were so kind, and it was very easy to book. You can pay with the staff, scan the QR Code while you wait for the ferry, or book online. Can’t wait to go back!

Jody Stein

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Took the ferry from Oxford to Bellevue MD on Friday, May 8th. What a delightful experience! After a minimal wait and an easy scan to pay transaction, we quickly boarded (we were the only vehicle) and were off on our roughly 10-minute ride. An absolutely perfect day to be out on the water! We passed the time reading the placards depicting the history and importance of the ferry – it has operated continuously since 1683. The crew was polite and efficient and (too soon!) we arrived in Bellevue where there was a lovely park and playground. Can't recommend enough a jaunt to the scenic town of Oxford and the lovely ferry ride across the Tred Avon River.

Alexis Gosik

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Some of the best travel memories aren't planned. They're the ones you stumble into completely by accident. While spending Fourth of July weekend on a solo adventure in St. Michaels, I decided to drive over to Oxford after hearing it was worth exploring. I found a parking spot, got out of my car and started taking in the waterfront. That's when I realized I had parked directly beside the Oxford terminal of the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry. I hadn't researched the ferry. Honestly…I didn't even know it existed. As I stood there trying to figure out what exactly I was looking at, I noticed a sign advertising a special fireworks cruise that very evening. The ferry would head out onto the water so passengers could watch Oxford's Fourth of July fireworks from the river. The price? Twelve whole dollars. I just stood there staring at the sign thinking…"Wait…THIS is a thing?!" There was only one problem. The ferry was leaving in about two hours. And I didn't have a ticket. And there was no one around. I immediately pulled out my phone to buy a ticket, but online sales had already closed, which made complete sense. I figured I'd missed my chance. While I was standing there wondering what to do next, a gentleman happened to walk by. I asked if he knew anything about the ferry and whether there was any chance I could still get a ticket. As it turns out…he was the captain. Because apparently that's just how my adventures go! He smiled, told me there would probably still be room for walk-on passengers and suggested I come back closer to departure time. Challenge accepted! I set an alarm, spent the next couple of hours wandering around Oxford and made absolutely sure I was back at the terminal when he told me to return. Sure enough…they welcomed me aboard! I happily paid for my ticket and climbed onto the ferry with one thought running through my head. "I cannot believe this is actually happening." What followed was one of the coolest travel experiences I've ever had. Watching fireworks explode over the water from the deck of a ferry was something I didn't even know belonged on my bucket list until I experienced it. The reflections dancing across the river…The darkness surrounding the boat… The fireworks exploding so close that you could actually feel the booms in your chest…It was absolutely magical! I honestly don't know if I spent more time watching the fireworks or grinning from ear to ear. What made the experience even more memorable, though, wasn't just the fireworks. It was the people. The crew didn't have to find room for one random traveler who showed up without a reservation two hours before departure. But they did. Every person I interacted with was welcoming, kind and genuinely happy to help make my evening happen. I don't know if they realized it at the time, but they created one of my favorite memories from my entire Fourth of July weekend. PRO TIP: If you're visiting Oxford, look at the ferry schedule before you arrive. Whether you're taking your vehicle across to Bellevue, walking on as a passenger or getting lucky enough to catch one of their special event cruises, don't make the same mistake I did and discover it by accident. Although…maybe a little bit of serendipity is part of the magic. The next time I'm back in Oxford, riding the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry will already be on my itinerary. Next time, though…I'll actually know it's there!

Austin Lauterbach

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

The ferry captain came down and talked to me and others. She was very kind and courteous. The rest of the crew were the same. It was a quick ride but a wonderful experience

margaret aiello

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Once we determined the ferry was operating everything went smoothly. Initially I called to verify times of departure and ticket purchasing procedures and the Alex(AI) stated the ferry was not running due to no vessels. I called multiple times a got the same message. Very disheartening. We decided to take a chance and it was in operation which made our trip to Oxford perfect. At one point in one of my calls I was able to leave a message with AI and a real person did return my call. However since the number was different I did not recognize it and I did not answer it. But the gentleman did leave a message and answered my question. I would highly recommend taking this ferry from Bellevue to Oxford and possibly back.