The Staten Island Ferry is a good, free thing to do in New York. It takes you out to Staten Island which is a nice peaceful escape from Manhattan. It also provides the best views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan that you can get without several hours of queueing for the Statue of Liberty Ferry, which is ALWAYS... more

The ferry may be the best way to get to Manhattan as a tourist. Stay at a cheaper hotel in New Jersey and park near the free ferry into the city. Parking lot at the terminal requires a permit for most spaces. The limited number of muni-meter spaces are only $5 but had filled up early. Another lot about two... more

I went on the Staten Island Ferry on a recent day trip to New York with my sister and her friend. It was perfect for us because they're in high school and I just started my first job, so none of us had a lot of money. The ferry runs every half hour, and everyone in line got on both... more

For the best views sit outside upstairs. Sit on the right hand side of the ferry for views of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island on the way over and Brooklyn Bridge on the way back. You'll also get some excellent views of Battery Park. Unfortunately you are not able to stay on board the ferry when you get to Staten... more

Ok I am the first to say "Hey I love a bargin" and the Staten Island Ferry is the best bargin in NYC. Its FREE... Cant get any cheaper than that. I had read through various reviews that the STatue of LIberty is better viewed from a passing ferry than standing at its feet looking blindly upwards, so I headed... more

As a born and raised Staten Islander, the ferry ride is just the usual commute into Manhattan. It's bad enough during peak times that it's crowded and often filled with drunks and crazies, let alone tourists. I hate when I'm sitting there and all of a sudden a group of people get their cameras out and make a big deal... more

I have to say this is an amazing expierence. It is what I would suggest to everybody. It is amazing to go on a free boat ride and you go past both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. FREE! You can catch the ferry in the Battery Park area which is in the financial district. It is a must... more

Because we didn't want to spend all day going to Ellis Island, we decided to take the Staten Island Ferry for the next best view of the Statue of Liberty. We walked from Ground Zero to Wall St to Battery Park. The Staten Island Ferry terminal is right next to Battery Park. It is huge and hard to miss! Not... more

The Staten Island Ferry is a great way to see a different view of New York and its free. The views of the skyline are amazing and you can also see The Statue of Liberty. The ferry can get busy and both the terminal ferry seem clean and safe. The ferry pretty much runs 24 hours a day so it... more