UNCASVILLE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mohegan Sun and SeaStreak, LLC have announced a partnership to quickly and scenically bring patrons from New Jersey and New York City to Mohegan Sun. Now, guests can enjoy scenic water views aboard SeaStreak’s high-speed ferries as they travel just under three hours to the best gaming and entertainment destination in the Northeast.

The high-speed ferry company, known for its dependability and quality service, will begin runs from New Jersey and New York City to New London, Connecticut each Saturday and Sunday beginning July 3rd. SeaStreak will have ferry service available once per day from the Conners Highlands Pier in New Jersey and Pier 11 (Wall Street) and the East 35th Street Pier in New York City. From there, guests will arrive at the New London Pier and be provided complimentary transportation to and from Mohegan Sun.

“We believe the partnership with SeaStreak, a very successful high-speed ferry company with a proven history of excellent service, is a great opportunity to bring people directly from the city to Mohegan Sun in a convenient and efficient way,” said Mitchell Etess, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. “Guests will have the luxury of hassle-free travel at an affordable rate and can even use their Player’s Club points to purchase tickets.”

The ferry can hold up to 400 people and will feature various food and beverage options, as well as a full service cash bar. All guests will also be provided a $20.00 food voucher and a $20.00 free bet coupon, both for use at Mohegan Sun.

“We are excited about our new opportunity to utilize our state of the art high speed vessels to provide weekend service between New Jersey and New York City to New London and look forward to working with Mohegan Sun,” said James A. Barker, President of SeaStreak, LLC.

Tickets are available for $69.00 round trip or 59 Mohegan Sun Player’s Club points and can be reserved by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE/ 800-262-8742 or by coming in the Atlantic Highlands office. For more information, please visit seastreak.com or mohegansun.com.

About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

About SeaStreak, LLC

SeaStreak, LLC is a leader in revitalizing fast passenger ferry service in the New York Metropolitan Area with the largest most luxurious modern fleet of vessels. The company offers high speed catamaran services to Manhattan from central New Jersey with a fleet of four vessels with capacities of up to 400 passengers and three vessels with capacities of up to 150 passengers. SeaStreak also offers an array of special events and sightseeing cruises year round. More information is available by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE or visiting www.seastreak.com.

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Source: Mohegan Sun