Can you see Brooklyn Bridge on Staten Island Ferry?

If you want to see the Statue of Liberty without a visit to the monument itself, but also make some amazing photos, not only those of Statue of Liberty, but also of the Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Verrazano Bridge, take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry.



Yes, you can see the Brooklyn Bridge from the Staten Island Ferry, though it is not a "close-up" view like you would get on an East River ferry. As the ferry departs from the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan and heads toward St. George, looking back and to the left (east) provides a clear panoramic view of the Lower Manhattan skyline, with the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge stretching across the water in the background. The ferry route takes you through the Upper New York Bay, passing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, which means you are positioned several miles south of the bridge. For the best photos of the bridge from the ferry, it is recommended to stand on the outdoor decks at the back (stern) of the boat during the departure from Manhattan. While it isn't the primary attraction of the ride, the bridge remains a prominent and beautiful part of the receding city skyline throughout the first ten minutes of the 25-minute journey.

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The trip is about 25 minutes. The Ferry ride is free. All passengers are required to comply with applicable U.S. Coast Guard Security Regulations regardless of which level they board from.

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It's FREE and you can either get off and spend some time on Staten Island, or simply disembark, walk around and get back on the ferry returning to Manhattan. It is about an hour round-trip.

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Once arriving in St. George terminal, the ferry docks and all passengers have to exit the ferry. So you can't stay on it. If you want to take a full round-trip, walk through the terminal to the departure gates on the Staten Island side, and you can board the next ferry back to Manhattan.

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The Staten Island Ferry boasts a 24-hour schedule. That's right: it never stops. It takes trips every half hour on the half hour, and every 20 minutes during rush hour. Each ferry has a capacity of around 5,000 people, and daily ridership frequently tops 70,000 passengers a day.

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Operated by MTA, the Times Square to Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal subway service departs from Times Sq-42 St and arrives in South Ferry. Typically 1470 subways run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

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The nine-vessel fleet shepherds 22 million people every year, or roughly only one third of all the people who reside in and visit NYC. With 117 daily trips that showcase views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, the ferry serves not just as a journey but also a destination unto itself.

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Eliminating the ferry fare was seen as an action to standardize Staten Islanders' MetroCard fares with those of commuters in other boroughs. Despite the fact that the ferry fare had netted $6 million in annual revenue for the city, its abolition only cost the city about $1 million.

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Staten Island Ferry Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island. Pros: Of all the free options, the ferry has the best and closest view of the statue.

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Without a doubt, the highlights of riding the Staten Island Ferry is the chance to get a quite close view of the Statue of Liberty and the excellent views of the skyline of Lower Manhattan. When traveling to Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty will be on the right side of the boat.

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When departing from Manhattan, the trip to Staten Island takes about 25-30 minutes. Once arriving in St. George terminal, the ferry docks and all passengers have to exit the ferry. So you can't stay on it.

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The Staten Island Ferry boasts a 24-hour schedule. That's right: it never stops. It takes trips every half hour on the half hour, and every 20 minutes during rush hour. Each ferry has a capacity of around 5,000 people, and daily ridership frequently tops 70,000 passengers a day.

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These passes do not apply at the Statue of Liberty National Monument, which does not charge an entrance fee. The cost of the ferry ticket is not an entrance fee but a transportation fee. There is no additional charge to visit the museum on Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

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When departing from Manhattan, the trip to Staten Island takes about 25-30 minutes. Once arriving in St. George terminal, the ferry docks and all passengers have to exit the ferry.

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