What Seastreak does

Seastreak, LLC is a privately held passenger ferry operator headquartered in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, founded in 2001 and serving the Northeastern United States with a fleet of seven high-speed catamaran vessels. Its core product is a year-round commuter ferry service operating 22 daily departures from multiple New Jersey ports (Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Belford) and Jersey City (Paulus Hook) to six Manhattan terminals, with ancillary commuter terminals in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Secondary revenue lines include seasonal high-speed routes from New Bedford, MA to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, NJ/NYC-to-Martha's Vineyard service, inter-island ferries, Providence-Newport service, and a Sandy Hook Beach shuttle. The company also operates a portfolio of tour and event cruises — Yankees and Mets game-day ferries, West Point football day cruises, 4th of July and New Year's Eve fireworks cruises, whale watching, sunset cocktail cruises, Broadway matinee round-trips, and holiday brunch cruises — plus a private charter business for corporate events and weddings.

The underlying technology stack is built around state-of-the-art catamaran vessels capable of speeds up to 42 knots, equipped with a proprietary computer-aided ride control system that uses sensors to counteract wave motion and minimize seasickness. Onboard amenities include climate-controlled cabins, full-service bars, panoramic windows, and open-air top decks. Digital ticketing is delivered through a web booking platform with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet integration and physical ticket validators at terminals; commuter ticket books (10/20/40-trip) and student discount programs drive repeat usage.

The business model is predominantly transactional per-passenger ticket revenue across multiple tiers: NJ-NYC one-way flex at $30, round-trip flex at $61, commuter 40-trip cards at $782 ($546 student), Martha's Vineyard at $49 one-way, Nantucket at $59 one-way, and event cruises ranging from $45 (sunset) to $224 (Yankees with game ticket). A ~5% temporary fuel surcharge and 3% booking fee layer additional margin. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through Seastreak's own website, mobile app, on-board sales, phone reservations, and physical ticket offices at ports; the company operates no resellers. The customer base is fragmented across daily commuters, leisure travelers, event attendees, and charter clients, with no disclosed enterprise concentration.

Name

Seastreak

Legal name

Seastreak, LLC

Website

https://seastreak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Seastreak is a privately held passenger ferry operator running high-speed catamaran service between New Jersey and Manhattan, plus seasonal routes to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Rhode Island. It serves daily commuters, leisure travelers, sports/event attendees, and private charter clients across seven vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Ferry Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Ferry Operators (Interisland/Intercity) (TLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Catamaran Operators (TLAFALAE), Urban/Commuter Ferry Operators (Harbor/Water Taxi) (TLAFALAB), Island & Remote Community Ferry Services (THAIAJAG), Tourist & Scenic Passenger Ferries (Non-Cruise) (THAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Passenger ferry services
• High-speed catamaran transit
• Commuter ferry service
• Seasonal island ferries
• Sightseeing event cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlantic Highlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commuter Ferry Tickets: One-way and round-trip tickets for daily commuters between NJ and NYC, with pricing from $30 one-way flex to $61 round-trip flex for adults. Includes discounted commuter cards (10-trip, 20-trip, 40-trip) and student discounts. Revenue is transaction-based per passenger.
2. Island Ferry Service (Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket): Seasonal ferry service between New Bedford, MA and Martha's Vineyard ($49 one-way, $84 round-trip) and Nantucket ($59 one-way, $104 round-trip). May 2026 through October 2026 operating season.
3. Sports Event Cruises: Ferry service to Yankee Stadium, Citi Field (Mets games), and West Point football games. Boat-only pricing varies by game ($60-$85 from Highlands, $60 from East 35th St), with combo packages including game tickets available. Premium pricing during peak sports seasons.
4. Entertainment Cruises: Special event cruises including 4th of July fireworks, New Year's Eve ($169/person with open bar and hors d'oeuvres), sunset cocktail cruises ($45), whale watching, Tall Ships events, Santa/Easter brunch cruises, and Broadway matinee cruises. Seasonal offerings with premium pricing.
5. Charter Services: Private charter of vessels for corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, and dedicated commuter boats. Fleet includes four 141-foot vessels (505 capacity), two 95-foot vessels (149 capacity), and one 65-foot vessel (149 capacity). Full catering, live entertainment, and open bar available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seastreak operates high-speed catamaran passenger ferry services primarily in the New York metropolitan area and New England. The company runs daily commuter ferries between New Jersey and Manhattan (22 daily departures from NYC), seasonal service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from New Bedford, MA and NYC/NJ, and a portfolio of tour and event cruises (sports games, fireworks, whale watching, holiday brunches) plus private vessel charters.

Product overview

Seastreak is a high-speed passenger ferry service operating primarily in the New York metropolitan area, New England coastal regions, and offshore islands. The company's core offering is its fleet of seven luxury catamaran vessels providing commuter ferry service between New Jersey and Manhattan, seasonal routes to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket from both New Jersey/NYC and New Bedford, Massachusetts, and seasonal service to Providence/Newport, Rhode Island and Sandy Hook Beach, NJ. The portfolio includes add-on tour and event cruise products such as Yankees and Mets game-day ferries, West Point football cruises, holiday fireworks cruises, whale watching, sunset cocktail cruises, and charter services for private events. The company offers digital ticketing, commuter ticket packages, and valet parking services at select terminals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Jersey – New York City Commuter Ferry Service Daily high-speed catamaran commuter service between New Jersey ports (Belford, Highlands, Atlantic Highlands) and Manhattan terminals (Battery Maritime Building, East 35th St, Brookfield Place, West 39th St, Paulus Hook), with 22 daily departures from NYC to NJ.
• New Jersey / New York City – Martha's Vineyard Route Seasonal high-speed ferry service from Highlands, NJ and East 35th St, NYC to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA, with weekend departures between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• New Bedford – Nantucket Route
• New Bedford – Martha's Vineyard Route
• Sandy Hook Beach Ferry Seasonal beach ferry service from East 35th St, NYC to Sandy Hook Beach, NJ, with free shuttle service to various beaches within Gateway National Recreation Area.
• Inter-Island Martha's Vineyard – Nantucket Ferry Inter-island ferry service between Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, MA, with connections through New Bedford.
• Providence – Newport Route Seasonal ferry service connecting Providence and Newport, Rhode Island, operating June 12 through October 12, 2026.
• NY Mets Game Day Ferry Round-trip ferry service from Highlands, NJ, East 35th St NYC, Staten Island, NY, and Stamford, CT to Citi Field for Mets home games, including combo tickets with stadium seating.
• NY Yankees Game Day Ferry Round-trip ferry service from Highlands, NJ and East 35th Street to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, with travel time of approximately 75 minutes from Highlands and 25 minutes from East 35th Street.
• West Point Football Day Cruise Round-trip ferry cruise from Atlantic Highlands, NJ and Battery Maritime Building, NYC to West Point for Army football games at Michie Stadium, with complimentary shuttle service to the stadium.
• Sunset Cocktail Cruise to NYC Two-and-a-half-hour evening cruise from Highlands, NJ through Sandy Hook Bay, past Sandy Hook, under Verrazzano Bridge, to view the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline.
• New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise Four-hour New Year's Eve cruise from Highlands, NJ to New York Harbor featuring premium open bar until midnight, champagne toast, DJ entertainment, and hors d'oeuvres, with views of fireworks over the Statue of Liberty.
• 4th of July Fireworks Cruise Independence Day cruise departing Belford, NJ or Highlands, NJ to Manhattan's East River for viewing of NYC 4th of July fireworks show.
• Whale Watching Cruises Seasonal whale watching cruises departing from both Manhattan and Highlands, NJ to the whale watching grounds in the North Atlantic, with sightings of whales and dolphins.
• Santa Brunch Cruise Holiday-themed brunch cruise from Highlands, NJ through NYC Harbor with Santa and Mrs. Claus boarding from NYC, featuring family activities, balloon art, and holiday entertainment.
• Easter Bunny Brunch Cruise Spring holiday brunch cruise from Highlands, NJ through NYC Harbor featuring the Easter Bunny, family activities, games, and balloon art.
• Charter Services Private boat charter services for corporate meetings, dedicated commuter boats, holiday parties, or special occasions, with catering, live entertainment, and open bar available. Fleet includes four 141-foot vessels (505 persons capacity each), two 95-foot vessels (149 persons capacity), and one 65-foot vessel (149 persons capacity).

Quantifiable outcome

• Average commuter saves 75 minutes per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Bedford Offshore Wind Terminal (Massachusetts state agency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Seastreak ferryboats are among the first tenants at the New Bedford offshore wind staging terminal following Vineyard Wind's construction completion. The terminal's activity has decreased since Vineyard Wind's project completion, and the agency is seeking new tenants including ferry operators for the summer season.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bayonne Cruise Center / Cape May-Lewes Ferry: Cape May-Lewes Ferry operates passenger and vehicle ferry service between New Jersey and Delaware, a peer in the broader mid-Atlantic passenger ferry category but geographically distinct from Seastreak's NY/NJ commuter focus.
• Golden Gate Ferry (Bay Area): Golden Gate Ferry operates high-speed commuter and event ferry service in the San Francisco Bay, a regional peer to Seastreak in the high-speed passenger commuter/event ferry category but serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Hy-Line Cruises: Hy-Line Cruises operates high-speed passenger ferries from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, competing with Seastreak's New Bedford-island routes with a similar high-speed catamaran model.
• NY Waterway: NY Waterway operates commuter ferry service across the Hudson River between NJ terminals and Midtown/West Manhattan, directly competing with Seastreak's NJ-NYC commuter sailings on overlapping routes.
• Liberty Landing Ferry / Jersey City ferry operators: Liberty Landing Ferry runs commuter service between Jersey City and Battery Park/Midtown Manhattan, overlapping Seastreak's Paulus Hook route and competing for NJ waterfront commuter demand.
• NYC Ferry (City Experiences / Hornblower): NYC Ferry, operated by City Experiences (Hornblower), runs city-subsidized commuter routes across the East River and Hudson, overlapping Seastreak's commuter market with lower price points.
• Spirit of New Jersey / Spirit Cruises (City Experiences): Spirit Cruises operates dining, sightseeing, and charter cruises out of NJ/NY harbors, directly competing with Seastreak's charter and entertainment cruise businesses (fireworks, sunset, holiday cruises).
• Circle Line / City Experiences Sightseeing: Circle Line operates NYC harbor sightseeing cruises, a direct competitor to Seastreak's sunset cocktail cruises, whale watching, and Statue of Liberty/Manhattan skyline sightseeing tours.
• Block Island Ferry (Nelse Navigation / Interstate Navigation): Block Island Ferry runs seasonal high-speed catamaran service from RI mainland to Block Island, comparable to Seastreak's New Bedford-Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket seasonal catamaran operation.
• Steamship Authority (Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket): The Steamship Authority is the dominant licensed ferry operator between mainland Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket, directly competing with Seastreak's New Bedford-based island service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seastreakferry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtWdzf1pmGLN3N3lblzQO1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/seastreakferry
• Pinterestpinterest.com/seastreak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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