Can you stay on NYC Ferry?

It's a Ride, Not a Destination No person shall remain on any ferry or in any terminal other than for transit or other NYC Ferry authorized purpose.



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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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Yes you can take luggage on the ferry and yes there are taxis and Uber (if you have the app) on the Weehawken side. I m not familiar with the distance or possible walk to the cruise ship location in NYC but large suitcases would be a little ackward on the bus out of the ferry terminal on the Manhattan side.

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The Ferry operates between the St. George Terminal on Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The trip is about 25 minutes.

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All transfers within the NYC Ferry system are free and valid for 120 minutes once you start your one-way trip. Round-trip journeys do not qualify for free transfers.

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NYC DOT operates the Staten Island Ferry, providing free service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan every day of the week, year-round.

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The Snack Bar NYC Ferry offers a variety of comforts and conveniences onboard through our concession stand. We offer a wide range of beverage and snack options onboard in addition to items to help you make your commute a breeze.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Pro-Tip: All NYC Ferries have a restroom located in the back of the vessel, just before the door to exit to the top deck.

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There is not much to do there but it's a nice boat trip and you can just join the queue, jump back on board and head straight back to Manhattan. The ferry runs frequently but it's suggested that you avoid rush hour as it does get very congested. Definitely worth a trip especially as it's free!

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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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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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For the crossings that go on even at night there are many opportunities for overnight stays on the ferries used.
  • Accommodations on board for overnight trips. ...
  • Sleeping on the decks of the ship. ...
  • Sleeping in an armchair. ...
  • Sleeping in a bunk. ...
  • Sleeping in the cabin.


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Yes, you can. In order to book a whole cabin for you and your travel companions, you will have to select the same accommodation type for all passengers.

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While on the ferry, especially during a long trip, you would most probably like to move around freely without having to drag your baggage with you everywhere. Most ferries have designated luggage areas, where you can store your belongings.

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Cabins are sold per trip, not per day or per person. Cabins are equipped with single or double bunk bed style berths. Most cabins include private bathroom facilities. For those that do not, public restroom and shower facilities are available.

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Once you've taken 12 paid rides in a seven-day period, you can ride free for the rest of the week. Here's an example: A rider uses the subway to get to and from work, and takes it on weekends to go into Manhattan to meet friends. They also use the local buses in their neighborhood to run errands.

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