Ride The Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry is a passenger ferry route operated by the New York City Department of Transportation. The ferry's single route runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) through New York Harbor between the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island. Historically, the Staten Island Ferry has charged a relatively low fare compared to other modes of transit in the area; and the route has been fare-free. The Staten Island Ferry is one of several ferry systems in the New York City area and is operated separately from systems such as NYC Ferry and NY Waterway.

The Staten Island Ferry is actually entirely free to ride, and not only offers a fun way to get from Manhatten to Staten Island but also great views of the statue of liberty. If you’re looking to make a roundtrip, however, you will have to disembark on one end and wait to board again. The ferry runs 7 days a week, and advance tickets are not required to board it. This activity is a free thing to do in New York City that you should experience.