LYNN — The Lynn Ferry, which departs from the Blossom Street Pier, is back in service as of May 18, with no slow-zone restrictions.

MBTA Director of Ferry Operations David Perry said at a meeting of the MBTA Advisory Board Ferry Subcommittee on Wednesday Morning that the right whale slow zones expired before May 18.

Right whale zones are established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and outline that “most vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots or less in certain locations,” according to NOAA’s website.

Known also as Seasonal Management Areas “along the U.S. East Coast at certain times of the year. This mandatory regulation reduces the likelihood of deaths and serious injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with vessels. Vessels of all sizes can strike a whale, so we (NOAA) encourage vessels less than 65 feet long to help protect right whales by voluntarily slowing to 10 knots or less within these areas as well,” according to NOAA’s website.

Now that these areas are no longer designated as slow zones, the Lynn-to-Boston ferry can operate at its standard full service, Perry said.

The Lynn ferry service, which runs from the Blossom Street Pier to North Boston’s Long Wharf, begins operation at 6 a.m. each weekday and runs until 6:30 p.m., which is the final daily departure from Lynn.

Additional departures from Lynn are at 7:30 a.m., 9:20 a.m., and 5 p.m.

Ferries depart from Long Wharf for Lynn at 6:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 4 p.m., 5:45 p.m., and 7:15 p.m.

On the weekends, ferries depart from the Blossom Street Pier inbound for Long Wharf starting at 8 a.m. until 6:45 p.m.

Additional weekend departures for Long Wharf are at 10 a.m., Noon, 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.

From Long Wharf, ferries depart for the Blossom Street Pier at 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. on weekends.

A one-way full fare is $7.00 with a reduced fare of $3.50. Paper Ferry Tickets, Commuter Boat passes, Zone 2 or higher Commuter Rail passes, and M7 cards are accepted. Children 11 and under ride for free.

Perry said during the first week of normal-speed operation, the Lynn ferry service had 50% more ridership in one week versus the first three weeks of service between April 27 and May 15, while the slow-zone restrictions were in effect.

The total ridership during the normal speed period, starting on May 18, was 1069, with a daily average of 214 riders, Perry said.

“Obviously, weather plays a factor here. The week of the 18th was pretty nice weather, so that kind of boosted the numbers,” he said.

He said during the first three weeks of the Lynn ferry service had 740 riders, with an average of 57 riders in both directions.

The ferry that is typically used for service between Lynn and Boston, the Ava Pearl, will return to service later this week, following its annual Coast Guard inspection. Currently, the service is operated by another vessel, the Frederick Douglass.

The MBTA also announced the launch of the new F10 “Harbor Loop” ferry route, beginning Monday, June 29.

This new route will provide a year-round service connecting Lovejoy Wharf at North Station, Central Wharf — the aquarium, Commonwealth Pier in Seaport, and Logan Airport, expanding transit access and improving connections across Boston Harbor.

The route also improves connections across the MBTA system.

Riders will be able to access the subway network at the Aquarium and North Stations and connect to other ferry routes, including the Long Wharf Central and Central Wharf area, including Hingham, Hull, Lynn, Winthrop, Quincy, Charlestown, and East Boston.

A One-way full fare will cost $2.40, or a reduced fare will cost $1.10, matching subway and Zone 1A pricing. Commuter Rail passes for Zone 1A through Zone 10 are valid on the new ferry route.

“We have seen how water transportation has been embraced by the public, and under the Healey-Driscoll Administration, we are committed to improving water transportation options for all,” said MBTA Interim Secretary and General Manager Phillip Eng. “Year over year, we have enhanced water service, and this year is no different. I’m proud that we can offer this new route to be served by the MBTA as we welcome both old and new riders this summer.”