The repairs to the Beach Ferry have been completed. Due to misinformation being circulated in the community wrongfully alleging one of the Captains of having a criminal record, that Captain had to be removed from duty. His federal background check done by the United States Coast Guard was clear and the South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET) has a right to rely on this. Further, his recent background check, which he consented to, was clear of any criminal records. The negativity was too much for the Captain and the SVBET to overcome.

The SVBET will be able to reopen the ferry on a LIMITED schedule beginning May 7, 2024.  Starting May 7, 2024, the Beach Ferry will run TUESDAY-SUNDAY 9:30am-6:30pm.  The Beach Ferry will be closed Monday. The last Ferry to the beach is 5:30pm.  Everyone must be off of the beach on the last Ferry to the mainland at 6:30pm.  This will be the schedule until further notice.