East River Ferry
Boat or Ferry
Brooklyn
"Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO"(5 Tips)
"They have a little bus to take you around midtown!"(4 Tips)
"Murray Hill or Midtown East and want to go to Williamsburg or DUMBO"(3 Tips)
"Brooklyn Bridge and having coffee in DUMBO."(3 Tips)
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Best way to commute to the city, rain or shine! Not packed, pretty quick and amazing views! They have a little bus to take you around midtown! Not needed if you go downtown.Upvote2Downvote- Definite recommendation for any tourists/visitors. Especially if you live in Murray Hill or Midtown East and want to go to Williamsburg or DUMBO
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Alicia LuqueMarch 16, 2012The best $4 you can spend to commute from Greepoint/Williamsburg to Downtown Manhattan. Absolutely breathtaking views. Have a nice trip! :)
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Use the app to buy your ticket with a card--for some reason they want to charge you an extra $1 to get a ticket on board with a card. They will let you board and use your phone to buy it, too.UpvoteDownvote- If you can look past the black smoke over the water, it's the best way to go to and from L.I.C., Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, South Street Seaport, and Governor's Island.UpvoteDownvote
Mylene Mendoza-DayritMay 22, 2012Cool and stress-free way to see NYC. Never crossed two bridges these fast - Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge. Been in the Big Apple since the eighties but this is my first ferry tour!UpvoteDownvote
Chloe BecquetJune 11, 2015The best way to get over the east river to Greenpoint, Brooklyn and even Dumbo. You even get amazing skyline views of ManhattanUpvoteDownvote
Thomas PajorMay 5, 2015What better way to enjoy the views of Midtown and Lower Manhattan on a sunny day than from a boat on the East River?UpvoteDownvote
City of New YorkDecember 26, 2012By creating a reliable, affordable ferry service on the East River, residents have a sustainable transportation alternative to travel around the city.Upvote20Downvote
amNewYorkOctober 24, 2011Introduced in June, 2011, the ferry costs $4 each way and sets sail every 20 minutes. Take a quick, scenic ride to Long Island City (only five minutes away) or to Brooklyn and back.Upvote2Downvote
NY WaterwayApril 26, 2012One of our great services on the East River! We have several locations! You can even do a transfer at Pier 11, and make your way up the Hudson!UpvoteDownvote
Sapana KulkarniAugust 5, 2015Get the app to avoid lines for the ticket. Wait until you see the boat to activate the ticket.UpvoteDownvote
Donna McMarch 3, 2013Tourist tip: a cheap & fast way into Brooklyn - with a lovely view of Manhattan!
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Steff HindSeptember 15, 2014$4 weekday $6 weekend, much better than taking the subway and has a great viewUpvote1Downvote
Cheryl QJuly 13, 2024Take the Ferry from DUMBO to Midtown to return to Manhattan ... after walking the Brooklyn Bridge and having coffee in DUMBO.UpvoteDownvote- City of New YorkDecember 26, 2012In July 2012, East River Ferry ridership reached one million passengers, more than doubling expectations in just over its first year of service.Upvote15Downvote
East River FerryFebruary 23, 2012Who Has Brooklyn’s Best Wings? You Decide on February 25!Upvote2Downvote
andrew iadelucaOctober 7, 2012Don't ever be late! The time says 12:30 be there 5-10mins ahead of time they don't wait, just be prepared stays on strict schedule. About a 5min shuttle very convenientUpvoteDownvote
- City of New YorkFebruary 11, 2013Follow the East River Ferry on Twitter @eastriverferry to get the latest updates and schedules.Upvote10Downvote
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Janelle J.June 16, 2012If you don't know where you are going, pay attention rather than yelling at the poor ferry workers when you miss your stop ;)UpvoteDownvote
Ryan JorgensonOctober 19, 2014Always nice to be on a boat in the east river. The views…UpvoteDownvote- East River FerryMarch 13, 2012East River Ferry - Upper Decks to Re-Open tomorrow 3/15UpvoteDownvote
Download the NY Waterway app and get your tickets on your phone.Upvote1Downvote
Elena V.July 9, 2011Service is VERY unreliable so don't count on the ferry when you're rushed. But when it works the ride is smooth & efficient.Upvote1Downvote
Relaxing and convenient. But rarely on time.UpvoteDownvote
Ride past Williamsburg during live concerts. It's like being in a Miami Vice episodeUpvoteDownvote- A great place to grab some peaceful time in the city.UpvoteDownvote
Download the NY Waterway app for digital tickets & schedules.Upvote1Downvote- East River FerryJanuary 9, 2012Check out the NY Waterway APP! Digital ticketing, online schedules and MORE! http://www.nywaterway.com/MobileAppDownloads.aspxUpvote3Downvote
Be on time because the ferry leaves the dock exactly according to scheduleUpvoteDownvote
The iced coffee served on board in the morning is surprisingly good!UpvoteDownvote
Turn your back on Manhattan and relish the grit of BK's working waterfront.Upvote1Downvote
Be on time. These ferries are running like clockwork. In fact, be a few mins early.Upvote1Downvote
The free coffee from Bkl Roasting Co. is great!Upvote1Downvote
Worth $8 round trip to governors island, not packed to the gills like free ferriesUpvoteDownvote
This is the best way to commute! Life-changing!Upvote4Downvote
Service is actually quite reliable. Check the schedule online before you go.UpvoteDownvote
- East River FerryFebruary 12, 2012Valentine's Day Contest going on NOW through 2/14!UpvoteDownvote
The captain may leave without passengers if you're slow...Upvote2Downvote
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