Staten Island Ferry
There are plenty of easy tricks to keep the costs down on a trip to New York whether you are seeking to beat the queues at the Empire State Building or searching for Cheap Tickets for Broadway. However, one simple tip is to take the Staten Island Ferry that offers fantastic views of the New York skyline FREE of charge! Check out our guide below packed with information & money saving ideas to help you enjoy New York on a budget.
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island Ferry; More Information
The Staten Island Ferry offers fantastic views of the New York skyline plus a chance to get up close & personal with both the Statute of Liberty & Ellis Island. Always a firm fan of exploring a city from a new perspective, the Staten Island Ferry compliments other free attractions such as the High Line and Brooklyn Bridge that offer distinctive views of New York & all on a budget.
The Staten Island Ferry runs a regular service between lower Manhattan & Staten Island and astoundingly remains free of charge. This 5 mile journey takes approximately 25 minutes each way & runs throughout the day & night, (some holiday restrictions).
The views are simply spectacular of the Manhattan skyline giving you a changing perspective as the Ferry moves back & forth between the two destinations.
Staten Island Ferry; How It Works
You can pick up the Staten Island Ferry from the east end of Battery Park, (Whitehall Ferry Terminal), with ferries running 24 hours a day. Ferry customers must disembark at each terminal, (Coast Guard regulations), although many simply re-enter through the Staten Island terminal building and catch the ferry straight back for a FREE round trip.
Whilst vehicles can no longer be transported on the Staten Island Ferry, bikes can be accommodated and still no charge.
Staten Island; What’s There?
Clearly, Staten Island attractions & businesses are keen for day trippers to explore the Island and there are plenty of things to do if you have time to spare. One money saving idea would be to visit the Staten Island Zoo that offers FREE entry every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm.
As we were time limited during our trip to New York, we simply returned on the next ferry, (as did quite a number of passengers).
More information available at Staten Island Ferry.
New York Skyline from Staten Island
