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How early do you have to arrive for ferry reservation?

We recommend arriving 45 minutes to one hour prior to your scheduled departure time.



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For most routes, you should plan to be in line at the tollbooth at least 20 minutes in advance of the sailing. If you have a vehicle reservation, you will need to arrive more than 20 minutes in advance.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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Usually, the ticket that you purchase is only valid for the crossing you have booked. Some ferry companies allow you to change your departure time at the port, but this usually only happens if multiple ferry sailings are available per day.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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What types of security procedures should a traveler expect? By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request.

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At the Terminal Please bring your printed confirmation email to the tollbooth so you can scan the bar code or ask questions. Alternatively, you may bring your con?rmation number. Please plan to arrive at the terminal 30-90 minutes before your reserved sailing.

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1. Up to 95 percent of the vehicle spaces on a ferry will be reserved. That means at the MOST 95 percent of the boat is reserved.

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Booking your ferry tickets in advance means that you will not have to worry about availability, which can become very limited as the departure date approaches.

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That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.

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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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Ferry carries people who want to go from one bank to another bank of a river. It can also carry pets, vehicles and heavy luggage.

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CHECK-IN & BOARDING. The check-in process is mandatory and applies to all ports of departure. This should be done either at the check-in desk of the shipping company, located in the harbor/pier/booth or at the appropriate ticket office indicated at the end of the booking process.

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Please note the following: Travelers 14 and older, when traveling unaccompanied, will need to provide photo ID. Examples of photo ID can include but are not limited to: school ID cards, passports, state ID cards, and drivers licenses.

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The majority of our ships are self-sufficient in fresh water. They are equipped with onboard facilities that produce fresh water from heated and desalinated seawater.

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(i) Gas cylinders carried must be for the passenger's personal use. (iii) All cylinders should be secured within the vehicle to prevent movement. (iv) Other dangerous goods (including Flammable gases & Flammable liquids) shall not be carried in the same vehicle as these 'diving-use' gases under any circumstances.

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How many hours per day will NYC Ferry operate? The ferries will operate between 6:00am-10pm, 365 days per year.

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