This ferry is a must when visiting NYC. It's well run 24/7 365 days a year and it's free! Plenty of…read moreindoor and outdoor seating with views of NYC, Statue of Liberty, and NJ. Looked like many people get on and do a quick round trip visit, as when we arrived at Staten Island, people ran off the ferry, to get onto the next ferry going back! No need to run peeps!!!!! Anywho, we actually spent the day on Staten Island and visited Snug Hatbor. It was a gorgeous day!

Nice & clean terminal. Staff are nice and helpful. There are shops and snack places within…read moreterminal for your convenient. Ferry is big and clean with snack shop and double decks too. Great way and free of charge to Manhattan Island with great view of other islands, especially with Statue of Liberty and great city view of the cities.

I love this ferry! I took it from Bay Ridge to Lower Manhattan! I attached some of the views I had!…read moreWhat a wonderful way to get around and it's affordable too!

My favorite way to get around the city when it's available and the weather is decent. Not tracking…read morethrough tunnels like a six foot mole, nor getting stuck in traffic in a bus, but great views one rarely gets. It's stupendous for visitors. Not one hasn't been totally impressed. Most ask to go again. Great way to get to Rockaway Beach. About the only way to Governor's Island. Get a pack of ten rides and it cost less than a bus $2.90. They serve snack and beverages, but we've never tried. I'm too busy with the sights up top. (Best views. Indoor can work for less nice weather.) routes change, so get the app to make sure.

NYC Ferry.DUMBO Landing is at Brooklyn Bridge Park. I rode the ferry on a Sunday between Brooklyn…read moreBridge Park and Long Island City. It was a hot day and the East River was sparkly! Just kidding! I'll be back!

If you need assistance, look for Oscar Gomez. He is the best with information and directions. His…read morecustomer service is impeccable!

Easy to navigate, don't panic when you there are insanely number of folks/super packed without much…read moreorder crowd waiting to get in the boat. Do not get distracted by people who look like they work for the terminal authority they are just trying to lock you in on a paid tour to Statue of Liberty. So just stay focus, and get in line for the free ride to Staten Island. Also don't panic these ferry boats are insanely big so you will find a spot to get the views you want. If you leave from NYC stick to the right side and go upstairs for the best photos. Once you've made it to Staten Island without any wait, you get off and roll back into another boat (SI To Manhattan) and do it all over again. If you still want to see the Liberty statue leaving from Staten Island, stick to the left. From Manhattan to SI stick to the right and try to get on the second floor. If you want to explore what's around the area a short walk will take you to Wall Street, you'll see the bull and Trinity Church (where Hamilton and Eliza and Philip are buried). Also with going inside the church even with their very strict security check -- we had to even take Apple Watches which was a first but I'm all about safety so whatever they ask, I'll gladly do it. So if near Wall Street make Trinity Church a stop just like that silly snatching bull! ;)

It's hard to complain about something that's free, and the Staten Island Ferry is so. For the…read moreterminal itself, it's a bit dirty, and there are jerks around trying to sell tickets for a free ferry, but it's a tourist site in NYC, and there are plenty of signs telling people not to buy said tickets. For food options, I would recommend getting stuff outside here, as this spot is all fast food chains like Subway or Wendy's, aside from an alright deli. The views are nice, the ferries leave on time, and it's free. Hard not to like this place, even with the obvious issues.

Visited some friends in North Williamsburg and instead of grabbing a Lyft or Uber back to Dumbo, I…read moredecided to hop on the Waterfront water taxi--and honestly, it was such a great choice! Super quick, easy, and the views are amazing. The North waterfront has gorgeous condos and a killer skyline backdrop, so the ride feels like a mini adventure. Prices are way better than rideshare: $4.50 for a single ride, $29 for a 10-ride pack, or $15 for a 2-day pass. The taxi runs about every 15 minutes and connects North & South Williamsburg, Dumbo (Brooklyn Bridge), and Wall Street. It's not just for visitors--lots of residents use it as a convenient way to commute to and from work. Perfect if you want something affordable, scenic, and stress-free. Quick tip: Try riding around sunset for incredible views of the skyline, and grab a coffee before boarding to make it even better! Highly recommend giving it a try--you'll save money and get a view that Uber just can't offer!

This beautiful esplanade provides a calming oasis. It's a…read moregreat way to calm one's mind and take in the beauty of the surrounding Manhattan skyline. There is plenty of seating to catch up on reading, work or just sitting still. The East River ferry stops here to transport you to Manhattan. The waterfront is close to Bedford Avenue, the Main Street for shopping, dining and drinking. If you are in the mood for further wandering, Domino Park is very close by. All in all a great "getaway" in Brooklyn.

I've added this to my Secret Bar Collection, because it's a cheap date night fun surprise and the…read more$4 ferry ride is like a cover charge for a 1.5hr rooftop waterfront boat bar that serves $10 canned craft beer and seltzer with great views of downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Rockaways. It's a way to enjoy a sunset or afternoon to just kick back and relax with a drink. That being said- the bar is not always open- so don't fully rely on it being open, but you can still bring your own drinks and snacks on board, which makes it even better than other bars with rooftop and waterfront views - huzzah! It will take you to Brooklyn Army Terminal and Downtown Rockaways if you like a stop there as well. It's not faster than the A train or S train, but way more relaxing and lovely and enjoyable- even in the rain through the dirty windows.

Such a beautiful relaxing ride . I do it often good way to unwind and relax and enjoy wonderful…read moreviews ! I can't believe it's only 4.00 . Free transfers within a 90 mins period is also great . Staff is friendly and willing to answer any questions.

Highly recommend! We had a wonderful time and Mike was great and showed us so many different parts…read moreof New York. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Mike and his son were amazing! We saw the city like never before and seeing the Statue of Liberty…read moreso close was spectacular. 100% recommended!

Did a Sip and Groove cruise on a Saturday night and definitely enjoyed it. It was a little crowded…read morebut I think that added to the fun. The sights are unforgettable. The dj was fun! It was Latin night but he did play a mixture towards the end. I had the ticket that includes two drinks and the bartender all the way upstairs was definitely heavy handed! Worth the money!

We took the Liberty Express Cruise. I know it's an express tour, but for the price I was expecting…read morea little more. The tour guide seemed like a nice guy and definitely knew his stuff, but honestly, he was kind of annoying and was putting me to sleep with the way he talked. The best part was the views of the Statue of Liberty. The boat was almost empty that day, so we had plenty of room on the deck and got some amazing, unobstructed pictures.

The adventure's of a baseball fan…read more.. My wife and I went on ferry service up to Yankee Stadium over the weekend. For an afternoon game ferry leaves here at 10:55. You arrive about 12:30. On the day that we came, they had 2 ferries running. Both hold about 150- 200 seats. They do recommend coming about 45 minutes early . Also the ferry leaves the stadium 45 minutes after last out. As a baseball fan living down the shore, this is a great option. And yes we would do this again.

Fun whale watching cruise. Nice staff, clean ship. It's always good to be out on the water for a…read morefew hours to recharge your batteries. Salt air and all that.

It's the worst. They bill themselves as the best ferry in the world but they are wrong. I've taken…read morethe Hong Kong ferry to commute to work and it is a lot better. It's always on time and it is cheaper. About 25cents each way. This ferry runs on its own schedule and is never on time. The captain of the ferry I take loves to hit the dock when he comes in. You are jolted around. Take the ferry before the one you think you should take so you can get to city in time for whatever you want to do. At $336 a month this Another week and more delays. The 915am ferry is not here. Can't even see it coming. This is the WORST FERRY IN THE WORLD!!!

Is there anything better, on a prematurely warm and sunny not-quite-spring day than taking the…read moreferry home? Aaah yes, taking the ferry home on a Friday that also happens to be a prematurely warm and sunny not-quite-spring day. The ferry is too expensive to be a part of my daily commute. Comparing the $5.50 ride from World Financial Center to Jersey City (Paulus Hook) with the $1.75 PATH ride between World Trade Center and Exchange Place, you can see why the ferry is the Rich Man's PATH. Or, the poor man's cruise ship. Even the ferry terminal at World Financial Center is luxurious, at least compared to a PATH station. It's floating, and has a little balcony on the water where you can soak up that precious March sun while you wait for your ship to come in. It even had a nice clean bathroom, if you can handle the motion of the ocean. The PATH can't compare. The ferry ride takes about the same amount of time as the PATH ride (7 minutes from WFC to Paulus Hook). But unlike the five minutes you'll spend on the PATH, you can feel the salty wind in your hair, and the sun on your face, unless of course you get the boat where the upper level has been enclosed. But, still, you can pretend your itinerary takes you to somewhere more exotic than your average PATH stop... maybe Venice. A tourist you're not, but remember that some people travel far and wait a lifetime to glimpse these sights... the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Colgate clock, the tallest building in New Jersey, the tallest building in New York, cruise ships and tall sailing ships, all that and you can be home in time for dinner.