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 decided to reserve my #8,200 Yelp milestone review for this unexpected ferry ride because in…read morehindsight, it was one of the best hacks that New York City offers both tourists and locals. Jamie W and I were finishing up our cocktails at High Tide (review: https://yelp.to/47E8cyxeMd) when it dawned on us that we could take the ferry rather than the subway back to Manhattan. A smart decision indeed. It only cost us $4.50 per person to take us to the pier at East 34th Street. Just a year earlier, we boarded the Circle Line by paying the $70 Premium pass for exclusive access to the top deck for a carefully timed two-hour cruise. We enjoyed it, but considering the significant cost difference, this one was quite a deal. Not only was it a simple commute, but it was a genuine tourist attraction no one really talks about. Going straight to the upper deck, we were able to take in the stunning skylines of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Same as the Circle Line cruise, we traveled underneath the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges. At a relaxing pace, the ferry made three brief, interim Brooklyn stops: North and South Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and they offered alternative views we would've not seen otherwise. RELATED - Exploring NYC? Here's a collection of non-culinary places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Uzg4Azk4_G

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!

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.

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.

The staff are very amazing especially a. young lady nameed STAR!!!My app wasn't loading and I was…read moretrying to show my pre purchased tickets but she helped me with ease. Staff like STAR, are very important to the trade. Very bright and 2contact and straight answers no hesitation. She has to know her job and do it well. THANKS STAR hope to see you on the HIGH seas again!!! Our two children-adults Nia 25 and Mani 20along with my wife, Renee would ride the open seas throughout the years till she passed on Dec 18 2K4. So our children ride when we get a chance from work and life. Having STAR help out meant so much to me. VERY TOUCHING. WISH I COULD GIVE HER A TIP OF APPRECIATION HENCE. This review. NYC FERRY 1937 out of Rockaway Beach 9/12 please SALUTE STAR AND KEEP PEOPLE LIKE HER FLOURISHING THROUGH NYC FERRY SERVICE. GOD BLESS.

We have relatives in the area and drove by the terminal hundreds of times, always said one day -…read moretoday was that day! I took it from Rockaway all the way to Throgs Neck and back. 2 hours each way! It was my day cruise and the weather made it perfect. Be fore warned, bring a seat cushion for those who are posterior challenged lol Can't really complain for the $9 round trip ticket! The sites you'll see are comparable to the high cost tour ships. The park at Throgs Neck was a very nice surprise. Views of the city were spectacular.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Great ferry. Takes you to hunters point south and 34th street. Also there's a side that takes you…read moreto wall street. The one way ticket is $5.50. really beautiful views of Long Island City, downtown BKLYN and Manhattan. I wish I took more pictures on the board but I was too sick and it was the quickest way to belluve hospital. I'm definitely going to ride this ferry the next time I am not sick. I completely didn't know they served beers on the ferry.

This ferry ride was absolutely beautiful I honestly never have been on a ferry. I don't regret it…read moreat all, it was such a beautiful ride to relax and enjoy the beautiful day. I honestly can't wait to go on the ferry ride again during the summer. And it's such an amazing place to visit with family friends and your loved one. I like that they have regular drinks, snacks, and they serve beer. I recommend everybody to go there any time if you want to just relax and enjoy your day. And its a very affordable price it's like your paying for train fair except you don't see rats lol and for 2 people you pay a very good price of 5.50 one way prices.