All Aboard the Cape May–Lewes Ferry for Brews by the Bay and Sunset Cruises

Han Dynasty wine toastThe Cape May–Lewes Ferry has a full schedule of events lined up for September and October. If you are looking for unique “adult” activities, the Wine Lovers Sunset Cruise and Brews by the Bay should be at the top of your fun event to-do list. We’ve got the scoop on these two events that you will not want to miss!

Wine Lovers Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a sunset cruise around Delaware Bay as you savor a gourmet five-course meal paired with fine wines. The Wine Lovers Sunset Cruise package includes round-trip foot passenger ferry cruise fare, live music, wine samplings and pairings and the opportunity to purchase additional wine on board.

The cruise departs from Lewes, Delaware, on select Fridays (September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 and 14) at 4:15 p.m. The cruise departs from Cape May, New Jersey, on select Saturdays (September 24 and October 28) and Sundays (September 18, October 2 and 16) at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person. Please call 1-800-643-3779 to reserve.

Brews by the Bay

Cape May-Lewis FerryHosted by the Delaware Brewers Guild and the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild, Brews by the Bay is a two-state day-long celebration of great craft beer offering samples from 40+ breweries hailing from New Jersey and Delaware. Brews by the Bay unfolds on Saturday, September 10.

Start with Jersey craft beer from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Cape May Ferry Terminal. Then jump on the ferry and head to Delaware’s festival kicking off at 4 p.m. on the lawn at the Lewes Ferry Terminal. Tickets are $70 per person for the full experience—beer festivals on both sides of the Bay and round trip transportation on the ferry. For $40, you can attend the festival in either New Jersey or Delaware.

For more information about either event, please visit The Cape May–Lewes Ferry website.

  • Wine glass photo: Ed Williams