Free boat ride with an excellent view of Manhattan, Liberty Statue and Ellis Island. Also: no lines at all and conveniently located in a subway station.
Michael Falco's amazing mural, "Where Marsh Meets the Sea," is made up of hundreds of images photographed in Staten Island. Find time to check it out next time you're passing through. Read more
"What could be more glam than riding back and forth—in your new outfits, with your new personas—on the Staten Island Ferry? Plus, gorgeous views of Manhattan and the bridges." - Simon Doonan, author Read more
Catch a free ride to Staten Island. The ferry departs every 30mins and takes about 25mins. Great views of lower Manhattan and you can sail by the Statue of Liberty. Tons of seating indoor and outdoor
Always has a good view of Manhattan. The city is just so tempting that you couldn't help but get on board the ferry especially that it's free and the shortcruise is breathtaking lol! ;)
Be smart: on your way to Staten Island stay on the back of the boat and look at Manhattan from the water. When you return, do the same and enjoy a good view of the Statue of Liberty
Photo challenge! Check out this vintage Documerica photo taken in 1973. Then take a photo of the area today, submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project, and help us document the change. Read more
If you want to enjoy the view choose the left side open deck windows as you board. Great service and nice view to Statue of Liberty and big apple skyline.WiFi on board.
Make sure to stop by Staten Island Arts' Culture Lounge - check out their rotating exhibit space and purchase locally made goods from their artistmarket!
The St. George Ferry Terminal offers 29,000 square feet of retail space, presenting an opportunity for retailers to serve area residents and the thousands of visitors that pass through the terminal.
You can see the sign for the Staten Island Museum from the Ferry terminal. Take a walk over and see what we've got. Only $3 admission. Kids under 12 free. Open daily!
Another Wonderful! Place you get to know all to well if living in Staten Island and working in the city. Strange people always coming and going through here which mixes up the commute.
In 2005, the upgraded St. George Ferry Terminal was unveiled. The renovation included a new steel and glass design and added an 18,000 square foot garden of local plants on the roof.
if you're not from Staten Island (especially if you're a tourist) I would avoid going from Manhattan to Staten Island from between 4 PMish and 6:30PMish because a lot of people leaving work/going home
Robbins Reef Lighthouse is visible from the western side of the SI Ferry. It is maintained by The Noble Maritime Collection located at Snug HarborCultural Center. More info at www.noblemaritime.org
Bus stops at the St. George Ferry Terminal have been relocated during construction. Use Bus Station North for S61, S91, S62, S92, S66, and S78. Use the Taxi Stand for S76, S86, S74, S84, S51, and S81.
If you are lost or want to explore what the Island has to offer, visit the information booth and grab some pamphlets and ask the smiling people in the booth for help :)
For the guy who bitched about the bridge toll paying for the ferry. The rest of NYC would happy to remove the bridge and shut down the ferry leaving you the only option of New Jersey.
Be sure to check a 9/11 memorial next to the terminal building before leaving Staten Island. Get out of the waiting room and make right and go outside. You'll see the white memorial.
Love the new terminal, cool, clean and elegant. The fish are a great touch. Love the new vendors too. My issue: why does the Post office close at 1PM? Stupid!
DOT is undergoing a $175 million rehabilitation of the ramps leading into the St. George Ferry Terminal with stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.