Staten Island Ferry

(718) 876-8441

1 Bay St
Staten Island, NY 10301 40.641 -74.0756

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The Staten Island Ferry, once 50 cents, is now free. (It's perhaps the only New York attraction ever to go down in price.) In the summer, the 25-minute ride is a welcome escape from the city. Day or night, the ferry cruises between the shorelines of Brooklyn and New Jersey before docking at Staten Island's St. George Terminal. The voyage provides spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

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While waiting for the ferry, take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access inside the terminal.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The staten island ferry offers such a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty, and lower manhatten.
  2. You get great views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
  3. The Staten Island Ferry runs often, provides great views of lower manhattan and the Statue of Liberty and is FREE.
  4. Bring your out-of-towners down here for the cheapest boat ride of all time -- and it has one of the best views.
  5. It really does have the best view for taking a pic of Lady Liberty.
  6. You will pass the Major League ball field and if you walk in their park along the shore you'll get another great view of the city.
  7. beautiful view
  8. And on the return trip the view of lower Manhattan is just the best.
  9. It was relaxing and not at all crowded, and had great views and a nice breeze.
  10. If you want a magnificent view of New York City, this is the way to go - just don't go during rush hour.
  11. never thought just taking the ferry would be so much fun!
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Staten Island is a nice place to go to see the Skyline!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. And on the return trip the view of lower Manhattan is just the best.
service
100.0% positive
  1. We would people watch, enjoy the sights and get out my sisters hair for a while.
  2. Everything is so beautiful and everyone is so friendly.
  3. You pile on, get on the side for the best viewing of the Statue of Liberty, you "sail" away, floating across the historic Upper Bay of New York Harbor, and the gulls fly along, and then there's Lady Liberty, and the tall, tall buildings of lower Manhattan
value
100.0% positive
  1. it was a nice suprise to see such a famous attraction at a price I could afford.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. It's a nice, slow ride -- a nice time to chill out after a rugged day in the city.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/15/10

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by FredCreech at Citysearch

Very nice of view of New York from this ferry. I have seen my city with a different view. Nice Ferry

3 Star Rating: Average

11/28/06

Ferry Ferry where ya goin'

by junglecee at Citysearch

This is the best ferry in the world. I love the ride this and check out the city. Everything is so beautiful and everyone is so friendly. Yeah!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/20/06

BEAUTIFUL VIEW

by deb1of6 at Citysearch

If you want a magnificent view of New York City, this is the way to go - just don't go during rush hour. When you exit the ferry go to Bay Street and make a right. There's a fantastic Cultural Center which houses the ONLY Chinese Garden in N. America. It's is most definitely worth the walk or a short bus trip. You will pass the Major League ball field and if you walk in their park along the shore you'll get another great view of the city. Also, the most beatuiful time to see New York City from the ferry or the shore of Staten Island is in the evening. You would get a view of Manhattan you'll never forget. You can stand outside on the deck of the ferry on a warm evening. You couldn't ask for more for free.

  • Pros: New Yourk Skyline, Staten Island Cultura, Close up view of Stat
  • Cons: ferry isn't a luxury, bad during rush hour
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/05

On my must-do list for visitors

by uclagirl at Citysearch

I lived in New Jersey for several years, close to Manhattan. Whenever I had out-of-town guests, we'd spend a lot of time in the city. The Staten Island Ferry was one of the things I'd always do with them. It's free. You get great views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. That part of Manhattan is very different from other tourist areas. It's free. The panoramas of the Financial District are fantastic. And did I mention that it's free?

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/04

Must see

by candidiva at Citysearch

The staten island ferry offers such a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty, and lower manhatten. This ferry offers a great opportunity to take lots of pictures and take in the sights that represent American history and pride! Visitiors to NY: do not leave the city, until you take a ride on this FREE ferry! It is truly the highlight of a trip to NY

  • Pros: views, free attraction

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