Getting around by boat and ferry New York

A great ride on a ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island. Although there is not much to see or do on Staten Island, the trip between the two islands is really worth it. The ferry passes by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The crossing gives you a magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline. The round trip takes approximately 1 hour from the Battery Park terminal at 4 Whitehall Street (daily, 24 hours a day, every 30 minutes). We advise you to return from Staten Island at sunset.

This ferry network now includes 6 roads and 21 stops along the East River in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Ferries are used by New Yorkers who have seen their journey to work considerably reduced thanks to the efficiency of the system. Tourists can of course board the boat, especially since many stops are located in interesting neighbourhoods. Feel free to go upstairs to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline or the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The New York City ferry system efficiently connects several Brooklyn neighborhoods to/from Manhattan and even Queens. The Rockaway Route connects to Rockaway Beach from Wall Street; the South Brooklyn Route connects to Dumbo, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge; the East River Route connects to Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Dumbo from Wall Street; and the Astoria Route connects to the up-and-coming Brooklyn Navy Yard from Wall Street and up to Astoria, Queens.