Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island Ferry is a favourite with visitors to New York and is always free

Providing a free 24 hour service between Staten Island and Manhattan for 21 million passengers annually, the Staten Island Ferry service operates between the Whitehall Terminal next to Battery Park in Manhattan and the St George Terminal in Staten Island. The trip takes about a half an hour each way.

The ferry ride is a favourite of tourists to New York as it provides excellent views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Remember, it can be very windy on the water and even when seated in the interior cabin, it can be quite breezy, so dress accordingly and don't forget your camera. If you are travelling for leisure, avoid peak hours on weekdays as the service can be crowded. Coast Guard regulations specify that all passengers must disembark at each terminal, so when you re-board be sure to sit on the other side of the vessel to take in both views. As the ferry is pulling into Manhattan, be sure to walk up to the front of the boat for some pictures, it is a view not to be missed.

Cost: Free

Hours: 24 hours daily

Website: Staten Island Ferry

Address: St George Terminal, Richmond Avenue, Staten Island and South Ferry, South Street and Whitehall Street, Manhattan

Nearby attractions: Financial District, Battery Park, National Museum of the American Indian, Skyscraper Museum

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
1	South Ferry	2 minutes
Take the 1 train to South Ferry, head south and bear left to terminal (2 minutes).