Fire Island ferry schedules

No doubt Fire Island is a summer hot spot. It's made even hotter by the fact that you can't drive there. So dump your car in a parking lot, buy a ferry ticket and climb aboard a boat. Here's what you need to know about the Fire Island ferries.

Adult: $9 one way ($16 for 1 a.m. ferry), $17 roundtrip Adult: 40-trip book: $264

Child: $4.50 one way, $7.50

Child: 40-trip book: $125

Seniors and handicapped: $7

Shopping carts and luggage carriers: $4

99 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, 631-665-3600

Between all the seasonal parking passes bought by residents of Fire Island, and all the folks who just want to go and party for a night, the parking lots fill up quickly (cash only). If you're taking a ferry to Fire Island in the early evening, add extra time for parking down the street and walking. Some enterprising Long Islanders actually have vans combing other nearby parking lots and charge would-be walkers a few bucks for a ride. If you're pressed for time, it's worth it.

Monday-Thursday: $7

Friday-Sunday & holidays: $14

Full week (7 days): $65

Full weekend (Fri-Sun): $41

Monthly: $255

41 River Road, Sayville, 631-589-0810

One large lot for daytrippers is located across the street from the ferry dock. The lot on the ferry dock property is reserved for those with seasonal passes ($490, good through Nov. 4).

Monday-Thursday: $8

Friday-Sunday: $10

Adult: $7.25 one way, $14 round trip

Child: $3.50, $6.50

Dog: $2.50, $4

Adult: $6.50 one way, $12 round trip

Child: $4, $7

Adult: $12 one way, $22 round trip

Child: $6, $11

Dog: $2.50, $4

Adult: $8.50 one way, $16 round trip

Child: $5.75, $10.50

Senior: $8, $15

Adult: $8.50 one way, $16 round trip

Child: $5.75, $10.50

Senior: $8, $15