About GoBlockIsland.com
GoBlockIsland.com's seasonal high-speed ferry service runs between New London, Old Port and Block Island. Arrived more than an hour later by Jessica W, this is the fastest ferry between mainland and Block Island. Take the mainland’s fastest ferry to Block Island, reach the picturesque Old Port, and walk to Block Island. Shops, restaurants, and the best white sand beaches in the Northeast are nearby. Leave frequently every day. Jessica W is a 49-meter (about 160 feet) wave-piercing catamaran. JESSICA W is owned and operated by GoBlockIsland.com and its cruising speed exceeds 35 knots (40 mph), making it the fastest ferry serving Block Island and the mainland. Jessica W has an external passenger deck where you can enjoy the scenery during the journey between New London and Block Island. Other passenger conveniences include satellite TV entertainment systems and innovative cooking services, including espresso bars, homemade pastries, bagels and lunch options.