Staten Island Ferry

View of Manhattan from ferry

View of Manhattan from ferry

One of the best deals in New York is the Staten Island ferry. It runs from Battery Park in downtown Manhattan to St. George on Staten Island. It has wonderful views of downtown Manhattan, downtown Brooklyn, Jersey City, the Statue of Liberty, and all parts of the Upper Bay. The best part is that it is completely free. If you go, don’t just get off the ferry and get on the next one back to Manhattan. Exit the terminal building and go onto the attached deck. It has spectacular views across the Upper Bay.

View of Governor's island from ferry

View of Governor’s island from ferry

View of Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from ferry

View of Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from ferry

View of Statue of Liberty from ferry

View of Statue of Liberty from ferry

View of Ellis Island from ferry

View of Ellis Island from ferry

View of East River from ferry

View of East River from ferry

View of Brooklyn from ferry

View of Brooklyn from ferry

View across Upper Bay from St. George

View across Upper Bay from St. George

View of Jersey City from St. George

View of Jersey City from St. George

View of Manhattan from St. George

View of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty from St. George

View of Brooklyn from St. George

View of Brooklyn from St. George