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    NYC Ferry - Rockaway

    4.3 (15 reviews)

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    My wife and I traveled to Pier 11 Wallstreet from Rockaway Beach on Saturday November 21st 2023 when it was raining. The ticket indicated an Expiration date of January 19th 2024, not too shabby First off the parking was easy for us because we planned to take the 8AM ferry and arrived early. No cars were on the street for an early Saturday Morning. Free Street parking no metersbut who knows how long that will last...LOL Street sweeping signs read no parking between 7AM till 8AM but there weren't any police writing tickets nor street sweeping vehicles, at least when we arrived which was 6:50 AM. Kiosks were easy to use and took credit cards or cash, but looked very weathered from the salt water air, i guess time to change them out. If you have to use the bathroom? "Uh Oh no bathrooms at the pier!! **Fix: drive WEST 5 mins on Beach Channel Drive to STOP N SHOP Supermarket on the LEFT (map in my photos) walk in and use bathroom in back of store, you can also pick up a snack for your trip while your in there. Dunkin Donuts across the street and was open. Ferry was prompt and left on time. No bathrooms on board my ferry and I didnt see any signs that stated mens or ladies room, at least when I checked but then again I also didn't ask a boat attendant daaa. If you stand up while the boat is in motion you may be hit with some sea sickness so stay seated which to me the best way to avoid that. *Sitting outside on the second floor (top) of Ferry, VERY WINDY and you may be blasted with cold air depending on the month. Recommend bringing a heavy hooded sweatshirt, jacket and hat if you plan to sit up there. It was raining hard outside today and nobody was allowed upstairs. *Keep in mind passengers aren't allowed to use a speaker phone, nor amplified sounds coming from any devices while on the Ferry. *NO DOGS nor animals on board unless in a kennel box, THANKS!!! Dander and Urine makes for itchy eyes and sneezing for most of us. They do sell snacks and drinks on board so they say but it was closed when we rode. This is when Stop N Shop Supermarket came in handy. *You can bring a Bicycle and Surfboard on board from what I saw today but they stay outside on deck, so bring either a bungee cord or lock to keep your bike in place. I didn't see any luggage racks inside and I am not sure about *electric scooters? You'll have to call ahead on that one All in all a very inexpensive 57min rocket ride to NYC @ 4 dollars per person. Who knows how long that will last when the hotel across from the pier in Rockaway beach is built? LOL it may jump to 8 bucks per person?, just saying. Dont quote me. I INCLUDED A LOT OF PICTURES IN MY REVIEW DAVE LONG ISLAND NY

    The views definitely are nicer on from the upper deck.
    Kwame S.

    Great subway alternative for traveling to and from the Rockaways. For $2.75, the Rockaway NYC Ferry will take you from FiDit to B108th Street in the Rockaways, with one stop near Sunset Park. I believe the trip from the Rockaways to FiDi was about 45 minutes. Unfortunately, you cannot use the $2.75 fare to transfer to the MTA subway or bus systems. The ferry has an outdoor upper deck and indoor bottom deck. The bottom deck has a concession set up so one can grab a small bite to eat and/or something to sip on. You will have to venture to the upper deck to get nice photos of the NYC skyline. The windows on the lower deck were a bit dirty. This ferry is definitely a game-changer for my summer commute to the Rockaways.

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    Michael D.

    Great to visit on a day trip to the beach or just hit the boardwalk and take your bike, kids or yourself.

    Avery D.

    Had a great time taking this ferry from Rockaway to Wall St. The ride was about 50 mins. $4 for one way which seemed like a good deal for such a nice ride. The weather was beautiful and we got some great views from the water. A great way to get to/from the beach!

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    Very unreliable, expect long delays, don't take the ferry if you need to be on a schedule

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    Excellent, and cheap ride either to Manhattan, or to the beaches in Rockaway. I loved the scenery as well.

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    NYC Ferries- East 90th Street

    NYC Ferries- East 90th Street

    4.1(14 reviews)
    14.6 miYorkville, Upper East Side

    What a great and affordable way to see Manhattan from the water. We boarded the ferry at Roosevelt…read moreIsland and road it down to Wall Street. It was a lovely afternoon, so we climbed the stairs to the top deck and sat outside. The view was lovely and it was really fun to point out the different buildings to my daughter who hasn't spent too much time in the city. Especially loved seeing Brooklyn and Dumbo from the water, and going under the bridges. I'd definitely recommend the NYC Ferries as an alternative to the subway, especially when the sun is shining!

    I love public transportation in NYC, with extensive reach for a single fare. Since I moved from NY…read morethe city implemented a ferry system, which I tried -- and enjoyed -- on our recent visit. We boarded at 90th Street, walking through Carl Schurz Park. There are six different routes. Ours was the "Astoria Line" which culminates at Wall Street. Before getting off at 34th Street, the boat stopped in Astoria, Roosevelt Island and Long Island City. One can purchase tickets on the app, or through machines located at every depot. I was advised to activate our ticket right before boarding to maximize the free transfer, valid for 120 minutes (which we actually didn't need on this trip.) The one-way fare is $4.50 or $29 for a ten-trip pass. Seniors, and those with disabilities can apply for discounted fares. There's limited seating outside, with more down below. Also, a bar! Apparently, you can take your dog which my grandpup Hank, takes full advantage of.

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    Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal - Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.
        -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal

    4.4(361 reviews)
    12.6 miFinancial District

    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.

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    Williamsburg Waterfront - Waterfront Condos

    Williamsburg Waterfront

    3.7(43 reviews)
    11.7 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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.

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    NY Waterway- Weehawken

    NY Waterway- Weehawken

    2.8(147 reviews)
    16.3 mi

    Sooo much better than the terminal on the NYC side. Clean, comfortable, places to eat and drink,…read moreetc. Ferries are clean and fast. Just knocking one star off for how expensive the round trip ferry and parking is: $9.50 each way, and, basically $10-20 for parking garage. (See photos for details.) Otherwise, it's the best way to commute to NYC.

    Our car was vandalized at Little Man's Port Imperial garage recently, on both of the sides of the…read morecar and the back of it. The garage has a some cameras but has no visible security patrol. It is poorly lit in many places. The North and South garage are managed by the same company, Little Man, and they a lot of garages in the NYC area. We used the North. The unattended garages have no dedicated security patrol. We observed what seems like a playground for mischief on the day we found the damage -- groups of kids on bicycles, and even motorcycles (without license plates) cruising around the garage. Some seemed to check out the place and park for free. Cars also were observed to be speeding around the garage. Our weekend calls to both the ferry company and Littleman parking office were not staffed, so there was no way to easily reach anyone in an emergency. Just voicemail. We reached the office manager on Monday 9/23/24 who said no liability (read contract) and she will review tapes. We also called the supervisor (Carlos, 201-217-1683) to talk about our observations and concerns -- and the damage to the car. We left a message for Carlos with our number for him to call back about the damage. Days went by and we didn't get a call back. So we called the main NJ office again a week later (9/30/24). We spoke to the person who answered and told him we didn't hear back. He said he would contact Carlos and have him call us. Again no reply from the supposed, "supervisor" Carlos or anyone. It's been two weeks since we tried to reach him. There has also been no word about the result of the office review of the tapes by the garage salesperson who works Monday - Friday. She did offer to let us go through the tapes ourself. But that is not easy mid week and they should be doing it and reporting back. Again it's been several weeks and nothing. No word. No supervisor. The car itself was parked in clear view of a camera, although the date of the vandalism is not known since the garage never even observed the damage before we contacted them. The damage was only observed by us when attempting to retrieve the car. It seems they take no responsibility and don't even want to discuss our security concerns. This is very disappointing and very lacking in security and seriousness. The garage is dimly lit and feels neglected. The lack of concern by Little Man is very noteworthy. Of course they should take responsibility for the issues at the garage. But they have not demonstrated responsible behavior or addressed the seriousness of the issue, which seems systemic.

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