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Staten Island Ferry
1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301
+1 718 390 5253
site: Staten Island Ferry
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  • michelle finkelstein
    michelle finkelstein said

    … small animal in a carrier on the Staten Island Ferry for a view of the NY Harbor, Ellis… continue reading »

  • terry
    terry said

    … of the city from there is quite wonderful -- and free. So is the Staten Island Ferry, on both counts. We did… continue reading »

  • Jenica
    Jenica said

    … through as much of the city as we wanted to, we took the Staten Island Ferry (it's free!)to see the Statue… continue reading »

  • Kieren & Charlotte
    Kieren & Charlotte said

    … these views were bettered by the trip on the (free) Staten Island Ferry.  On the way out you pass within… continue reading »

  • Matt and Amber
    Matt and Amber said

    …....spent half a day at the American Museum of Natural History....rode the Staten Island Ferry....walked down… continue reading »

  • Kyle & Dan
    Kyle & Dan said

    … Island ferry, round trip, so that they could pass by the Statue of Liberty for a much needed photo. We… continue reading »

  • texas nomads
    texas nomads said

    … two days in advance.  i know several people who just take the free staten island ferry and get a… continue reading »

  • The Birch's
    The Birch's said

    … see more as you approach rather than when you are there.I took the Staten Island Ferry over… continue reading »

  • Lauren & Justin
    Lauren & Justin said

    … to the Staten Island ferry and arrived just in time to board. The ride is free and takes you right past… continue reading »

  • AK Andy
    AK Andy said

    … Museum of the American Indian (free!) on our way down to catch the Staten Island Ferry.  The ferry… continue reading »

More information on Staten Island Ferry

Catch great views of Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty by hopping on the Staten Island Ferry, a free 25 minute boat ride from Whitehall Terminal near Battery Park. Traveling to Staten Island and back to the harbor, the ferry carries over 70,000 passengers a day, including both excited tourists and locals heading to work. The ferries run every 15-20 minutes during the day, and passengers must off board after getting to Staten Island before returning back to Manhattan.

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