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How do NYC ferries work?

There are two tickets types available for purchase, Single-Ride or 10-Trip Pass. 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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NYC Ferry policy is that we serve one alcoholic beverage per ID at a time. We request that you please drink responsibly and continue your journey safely. Please do not drink & drive.

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Passengers are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on or off a vessel except for beverages that they are transporting as personal baggage in unopened containers, which may not be opened while the vessel is underway.

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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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The NYC Ferry has Ferry routes operating across New York - New Jersey including: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island. The longest line from the NYC Ferry is: RW. This Ferry route starts from Rockaway (Queens) and ends at Wall St/Pier 11 (Manhattan). It covers over 25 km and has 3 stops.

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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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Staten Island Ferry 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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You cannot use your subway MetroCard. You must buy a ferry ticket.

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That is because there is ''no speedometer at all, nothing that indicates speed on the vessels,'' a ferry captain testified last year. He estimated that the cruising speed was about 20 miles per hour -- but he could not be sure.

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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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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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Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard and consume those during the crossing. We simply ask that you take the time to clean up your space when finished.

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