Staten Island Ferry
Business Information
Ferries, Hospitals, Boats-excursionsFree Attractions
Customer Reviews (27 reviews)
by FredCreech at Citysearch
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2010Very nice of view of New York from this ferry. I have seen my city with a different view. Nice Ferry (more)
junglecee
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2006This is the best ferry in the world. I love the ride this and check out the city. Everything is so beautiful and everyone is so friendly. Yeah! (more)
deb1of6
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2006If you want a magnificent view of New York City, this is the way to go - just don't go during rush hour. When you exit the ferry go to Bay Street and make a right. There's a fantastic Cultural Center which houses the ONLY... (more)
uclagirl
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2005I lived in New Jersey for several years, close to Manhattan. Whenever I had out-of-town guests, we'd spend a lot of time in the city. The Staten Island Ferry was one of the things I'd always do with them. It's free. You... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch May 16, 2005The Staten Island Ferry, once 50 cents, is now free. (It's perhaps the only New York attraction ever to go down in price.) In the summer, the 25-minute ride is a welcome escape from the city. Day or night, the ferry... (more)
candidiva
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2004The staten island ferry offers such a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty, and lower manhatten. This ferry offers a great opportunity to take lots of pictures and take in the sights that represent American... (more)
guidomom
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2004The kids and I lve to ride the ferry!! Back in the day when I was newly single and sleeping on my sister's couch, I would take the kids for a ride on the ferry just for something to do. We would people watch, enjoy the sights... (more)
rudee
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2003The best "free" view you can get of the Statue of Liberty. Stay on board for the ride back. (more)
MurphyKoenig
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2002Lived in SI and commuted for years via the SI Ferry. Have moved away and miss that ride the most. There is nothing prettier than a ride on the ferry as the sun sets as background behind The Statue of Liberty not to mention... (more)
4zberg21
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2002it was a nice suprise to see such a famous attraction at a price I could afford. Everyone told us before we left Colorado not to look at anyone or dont talk to anyone. I met two of the nicest people while taking the ferry. We... (more)
pt109
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2002I never thought just taking the ferry would be so much fun! It was relaxing and not at all crowded, and had great views and a nice breeze. I felt like just taking it back and forth for awhile...with a book and a lunch this... (more)
an2n
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2002You pile on, get on the side for the best viewing of the Statue of Liberty, you "sail" away, floating across the historic Upper Bay of New York Harbor, and the gulls fly along, and then there's Lady Liberty, and the tall,... (more)
janemaverick2001
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2002It's the best bang for your buck because it's free and it only takes an hour to do! I like to take visitors out on the Ferry because it you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but don't want to take up most of the... (more)
EmsFather
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2002Nothing can beat a free ride that brings you across NY Harbor and within sight of The Statue of Liberty. It is the best bargain on the planet. (more)
bluejay_19
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2002The ride on the ferry is a must because of the views. Also great on a hot summer day. Only drawback was there was NOTHING to do once you got to Staten Island (more)
johnscale
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002The Staten Island ferry is the best free attraction in New York. Caught the ferry around midnight in April, it was cold but you had to stand outside to take in all the sights on Manhatten.... (more)
fryan
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002Visitors to New York City should grab a lunch from one of the many buffet-style take-out delicatessens in lower Manhattan, then walk down and take a free ride on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a twenty minute ride to... (more)
jogi
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2002Why wait in long lines and pay money to go to Liberty Island when you can't even go to the top of the statue? The Staten Island Ferry runs often, provides great views of lower manhattan and the Statue of Liberty and is... (more)