About
Offers amazing views of the city from the water.
Why go
- Offers water views, fresh air, and a different perspective of the city
- Incredible views of Manhattan during sunset or blue hour, described as 'insane'
- A cheaper alternative to expensive skyline cruises
Must try
- Ride the ferry between Manhattan and Brooklyn
- Take the ferry to Dumbo to see the Manhattan Bridge view
- Ferry ride that goes under three bridges
- Ride the NYC ferry by the Statue of Liberty
- Take the ferry from Wall Street up to Astoria
Pro tips
- Download the NYC Ferry app and book tickets
- Ticket is valid for 120 minutes
- Hop between Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens
- Best experienced around 8 PM for sunset views
- Sit outside for the best views, bring a layer
Good to know
- Kids under 44” ride free
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Rating
4.7 / 5