Plenty of parking available nearby. You can purchase tickets onsite. You will have to go through…read moresecurity so keep that in mind. I suggest bringing a water bottle with you as it can be crowded and hot depending on time of year. Water bottles are like 5 bucks each on the ferry. I went when the weather was 100 degrees and it was the day before the 4th of July. It took a little while to get through security and wait in line for the ferry but once we boarded was nice. The views are amazing!!

Also searchable as "Brookfield Place Terminal". Looking for a better view of Statue of Liberty?…read moreCome to this place. For $4.50 you can take a boat to St. George, Staten Island passing by thr Statue of Liberty. I prefer this than taking the Staten Island Ferry since you get better pictures and it's less crowded. You can also get a ticket to New Jersey or the Hudson Yard.

There was one ticket booth open when I went inside as well as the departure schedule. The terminal…read moreis small and there are benches inside but no restrooms that I saw. The ferry is a nice way to cross over into NYC, even though the path is nearby and going the same direction.

After taking the PATH train to Jersey City, we decided to take the ferry back to NYC Brookfield…read morePlace near Oculus which runs every 7 minutes. Purchased tickets inside. It is a bit confusing and service was a bit rude. Maybe they should have an additional sign with more information. The terminal and boat were both nice. The boat has both indoor and upper outdoor seating. For around $7, it's a nice way to go back to the city although it only took a few minutes.

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! ;)

With a little over four weeks to go before the NYC Marathon myself and thousands of others will be…read morepacking into the terminal to take the Staten Island Ferry over to the starting line to begin our run of 26.2 miles. I've taken this trip many times other than on marathon day. Its one of the few free things you can do in the city whether commuting for work or just for enjoyment. Ferries run constantly throughout the day. Overall, its a well maintained and clean modern facility. It has clean bathrooms and concessions for food and drinks such as Wendy's, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Auntie Anne's, Pizza, and a bar. Also a market for snacks and souvenirs.

A wonderful afternoon cruise around the Statue of Liberty... Thank you to our guide, Debbie for…read morewelcoming and sharing so much information with us.

Fall foliage, boats, beer, cider, Bavarian food, and four hours on the water? Honestly, what more…read moredo you need? We did the fall foliage tour with an Oktoberfest theme and had such a fun time. It was a four-hour delightful ride with plenty of food, drinks, sightseeing, and fresh air. Our guide, Andy, was fantastic. He had SO many facts about the city and everything we were seeing--and he was hilarious. Honestly, I think Andy could probably carry an entire conversation by himself if you stopped responding. He just keeps going! But in the best possible way. The themed drinks were a lot of fun. I had an apple cider mimosa, which felt very appropriate for a fall boat ride. They also had a special Oktoberfest mug for $45 that came with FREE REFILLS. My friends took advantage of that for the beer and cider, because apparently they understood the assignment. Food-wise, we shared a HUGE Bavarian pretzel and an apple cider donut. There were also larger food plates available for $16.50 if you wanted to make a whole meal of it. When we went, the leaves were just starting to change, so I can only imagine how gorgeous this ride will be once the colors really come in. I'm guessing mid-November could be spectacular. And PLEASE get upstairs. Take in the fresh air, let the sun hit your face, and actually enjoy those views. It makes the whole experience. Dress warmly, though! I was in a sweater, leggings, and boots and was definitely feeling the chill. And now for the public service announcement nobody asked for but everyone needs: THE BATHROOMS AREN'T SCARY. They actually have multiple stalls. They automatically flush. You will survive. Happy boating, sightseeing, drinking, eating, and aggressively looking at leaves! Would absolutely do this again.

Need a quick and efficient way to get into NYC? This is the way to go. While it's only an hour and…read morea half drive to NYC the traffic near the Holland tunnel can be brutal and parking a nightmare. Plus if you're not used to driving in the city, you may die, no really, it's scary. For years to avoid the above, we would take the bus into the city. That used to be an affordable option but over the years has become quite costly. Low and behold, the ferry! This was our first time and we were somewhat skeptical but it was a complete success. We made the drive to Hokoben and it was a straight shot. Once we arrived we quickly found parking in a public structure, there is also some street parking but be sure to read the signs as some are 4 hour only. Walk up to the pier and you'll see a small little building. There you will find two kiosks where you can purchase tickets and all the schedules. Alternatively, you can download the NY waterway app and purchase e-tickets on your phone. Tickets are $9 one way ($18 round trip), they also have monthly passes, student, child and senior discounts. The ferry comes every 20 mins (at least on the weekend) and was promptly on time. It was 7-8 min boat ride across the Hudson. It couldn't be more simple. When you arrive there is a building with a restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and restrooms. Outside you can catch a bus for free to other areas of the city. We were heading to Radio City Music Hall and the bus literally dropped us off a half a block away, easy preasy! Enjoy your day and repeat in reverse!

Hoboken ferry terminal. The worker at the window wasn't too friendly, but she did yell at me that…read morethe ferry was leaving soon, so I should get a hike on it - thanks to her, didn't have to wait 30min for the next one. Shared with NJT and Path station waiting room. Men's room was out of commission - they had a temporary set up outside. $9.50 for a one-way adult to 39th St Westside Midtown stop.

Hello All, Going around Manhattan on a jet ski for my 50th…read morebirthday was a bucket-list experience, and Sea The City knocked it out of the park. The 2.5-hour "Sea It All" tour was top-notch, exceptionally run, and worth every single dime. ​Huge shoutout to my guide, Curtis. He was outstanding--super pleasant, locked in on safety and navigation, and brought great energy the entire run. He went out of his way to make sure I got incredible photos and made my milestone birthday extra special. Management has a true asset in Curtis. ​If you want the ultimate NYC water adventure, book this tour and ask for Curtis. Five stars all day! One bit of advice for those over who are old like me, go ahead and book a deep tissue massage for later in the day. Your body will thank you! : )

Did you know you can jet ski in NYC?!…read more Leave it to me to find something fun to do. I checked the weather and surprisingly it was 79°. I booked the afternoon slot and had the BEST TIME EVER! Justin led the way and took some great photos/videos of us throughout We followed him to several points of interest: - NY Skyline - Brooklyn Bridge - DUMBO - Manhattan Bridge - Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Definitely recommend for a little adventure! My top speed was 38mph. I pushed my jet ski to the maximum a majority of the way How to get there: PATH Train from WTC Liberty Landing Ferry

NY Waterway doesn't control the weather but $7.75 is especially harsh when the roof is closed…read more "Is the Paulus Hook ferry too fast?" could be a New York Times Pitchbot quip but if you're for scenic reasons the Hoboken route offers more time for a photo shoot.

Right near the GS tower in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, and easy walk up to the PATH or other areas…read moredown here. Staffer was curt but efficient. Quick boarding, and quick launch away on the ferry. A nice way to travel if you're ok paying a bit more ($7.50 one way)

Captain Mike is MAGIC!!…read more This boat ride around Manhattan with Captain Mike was the best way to see the city and all its beauty. Captain Mike was lovely, polite, kind, committed to providing us a 5-star ride!! We saw everything we wanted and more.....We captured great photos and left the boat saying that was the BEST! He shared trivia about the sights; where Sully landed the plane in the Hudson River, the forts and of course the Queen of the Sea, Lady Liberty!! I would highly recommend this boat ride with Captain Mike, you will throughly enjoy it!!

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.

Kinda confused by this station. For a station that looks huge on the outside, it's pretty…read morelackluster inside. Poor signage led me into an entrance where I had to take a packed elevator to go to the platforms. Then you go to the platforms and there's just nothing there. Really old and beat up. At the same time, I guess you get to WTC in no time, so I can't complain too much. But this is a largely uninspiring PATH station.

What a large long escalator here, all lit up, it's pretty cool. Other than that, it's a pretty…read morebasic station.

We did a crown Statue/Ellis tour leaving from the NJ side at Liberty State Park. From booking to…read morecommunication to the ferry/locations , we found it smooth and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Loved walking up to the crown, but it was steep/twisty so definitely research prior to committing to the crown! Ellis Island was amazing with the incredible exhibits and deep history. We ended up getting onto the Battery Park ferry at the end so we could do some self touring in lower manhattan. It was super convenient as at the end of our day we were able to take the NJ PATH from One Trade directly across to Jersey City. The only negative around Statue City , and it's not really their negative was the security staff (literally ALL of them) at the Liberty Park Ferry. Security more stringent than TSA , my husband had a lighter confiscated that was sentimental and the staff themselves would not make eye contact and were incredibly curt/rude. Apparently after chatting with various people across the Hudson, this group has an actual reputation for rudeness.

Beyond words super fun was a tad cold and of course super touristy but when in the city you have to…read moresee lady liberty. Amazing views of the city a ton of things to do and great place to see history.