Staten Island Ferry
8 expert reviews
“Grab a tall boy on board and enjoy the view.”
– Not For Tourists
"Every day, some 60,000 people ride the free ferry to Staten Island, one of the city's outer boroughs, and you should be one of them." Full review
"The price of a harbor crossing between Staten Island and lower Manhattan may be the only activity in New York City that’s cheaper today than it was in 1817." Full review
"The historic ferry service between Manhattan and Staten Island is a fun way to spy on some of the city's most iconic sights for free, any time of day or night." Full review
"One of the best and cheapest things you can do in New York City is take the FREE Staten Island Ferry to the little visited fifth borough." Full review
"Though its primary function is serving as a commuter ferry, visitors can take it round-trip to experience stunning views of New York Harbor." Full review
2 Stars
"Around 20 million people a year take this ferry, mainly employees going to work." Full review
"You get an hour-long excursion (round-trip) into the world’s biggest harbor. This is not strictly a sightseeing ride but commuter transportation to and from Staten Island." Full review