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NYC Ferry Fall Schedule Effective September 9, 2024
August 26, 2024
NYC Ferry’s Fall 2024 schedule will begin on Monday, September 9th. Here is everything you need to know about this schedule: Starting 9/9, the South Brooklyn route will resume service to Governors Island on weekdays and weekends. Riders from other routes can transfer to the South Brooklyn route at Pier 11. Some departure times on
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A Recap of our Recent 1Million Rider Celebrations on NYC Ferry

August 1, 2017

Thanks For Riding With Us New York! We have reached our 1 Million rider goal since launching the new NYC Ferry system earlier this Spring. A quick 86 days later, and we’re celebrating our millionth rider – approximately a month before we expected. The East River, South Brooklyn and Rockaway routes are in full swing,

Contest Alert! Celebrate With Us As We Reach 1 Million Rides Completed!

July 22, 2017

Contest Alert! Celebrate with us as we reach 1 Million Rides since launching this Spring! Activate a ticket in the NYC Ferry App and ride with us between 07/21 and 07/28 to be automatically entered to win 1-Yearly Pass or 1 of 10 NYC Ferry 30-Day Passes. To enter, simply activate a ticket in the

Queensboro Dance Festival

July 20, 2017

We were happy to have been able to support the Queensboro Dance Festival this summer. With 2 nights of performances (free to the public) on the waterfront in Hunters Point South, this festival highlights groups specifically based in Queens. Groups perform from 7 – 8pm in the park and tonight is the final night! There is also

Insitu Dance Festival 2017 wrap-up

July 11, 2017

On Sunday June 9th, I made my way to Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria for Insitu Dance Festival – a site-specific dance festival that NYC Ferry was proud to help sponsor. In its first year, Insitu was ambitiously offering 75 performances by 24 dance companies in 4 different parks along the LIC waterfront over the

Best places to watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

July 3, 2017

Happy 4th of July! Whether you’re at the beach or BBQ during the day, come nighttime the one question on everyone’s mind is, “Where can I watch the Macy’s Fireworks?” And while we won’t be able to take you up close and personal, we still wanted to share a few easy and cheap spots to view

June’s Top NYCF Photos – By Our Riders

June 28, 2017

Our riders really know how to capture the moment. Take a look at our chosen top 10 photos of the month taken from onboard our boats.   East River & Rockaway Route Views. Photos by @pappyvanmeyer, @gantrygram, @masatoonoda.        Photos by @lustforgood, @solsen1776, @edenschulz, @thesecretlifeofporpy, @mikebres, @luli_pag                      

NYC Ferry Sponsors Rockaway Bike Parade

June 19, 2017

On Saturday, June 19th, a small but mighty group of volunteers, students and community members braved the pouring rain and met at the RISE (Rockaway Institute for a Sustainable Environment) building that houses the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance (RWA). They were all taking part in the 6th Annual Rockaway Bike Parade, a fun and free event

It’s National Lobster Day! Here’s how to celebrate with local digs along our routes

June 15, 2017

LUKE’S LOBSTER  Luke’s Lobster first opened its doors in the East Village in 2009. They now bring traceable sustainable seafood to guests across the country. Find them in DUMBO and the Financial District. DUMBO – 11 Water Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Financial District – 26 S. William St, near Broad, New York, NY 10004 LOBSTER

Things to do in NYC this weekend

June 15, 2017

Rockaway Bike Parade Photo credit: longislandstreets.com Get gussied up and bike your way to the boardwalk! Join us for the 6th Annual Rockaway Bike Parade to celebrate the Rockaway community and healthy living! Walk, dance and bike your way along the Rockaway Boardwalk. We encourage individuals, school groups, and organizations to join in the festivities. This year’s

The Gourmet Fit Kitchen – Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

June 12, 2017

What do you know about Bay Ridge? There is a lot to explore in this Brooklyn neighborhood, especially when their ‘food culture’ is involved. Today we want to highlight the Gourmet Fit Kitchen, a “pint-sized counter serve restaurant offering healthy, organic and sustainable American food” — Monday through Sunday. This small local restaurant has proven

What is happening in NYC this weekend?

June 8, 2017

L.E.S. Film Festival If you love theatre, music and films, you might want to consider attending the L.E.S. Film Festival. This annual festival celebrates new films and “features the innovative work of creative, up-and-coming filmmakers and showcases those films in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side.” The festival will begin on Friday

Spending a day in Red Hook?

June 5, 2017

Take a look at this Metro New York Article on how to spend a day at Red Hook. Find out where to eat, drink and shop. If you are more into activities like batting cages, indoor mini golf, live music and exhibitions, this neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn has it all. Explore our new South Brooklyn Route for

TankerTours of ship MARY A. WHALEN

June 2, 2017

What’s a bell boat, you say? This is the time to get your answer! In a city of distinctive things, a particularly distinctive gem is open for tours on Saturday, June 3, steps from our new Red Hook ferry stop! That is the historic ship MARY A. WHALEN (http://portsidenewyork.org/mary-a-whalen-history/), a retired coastal oil tanker, home

Looking for something to do this weekend?

June 1, 2017

If you are wondering about your plans for the weekend but still don’t know what to do, check out these highlighted events in New York City and go enjoy the beautiful weather that has been forecasted for the weekend. TankerTours of ship MARY A. WHALEN Are you interested in maritime history? Come enjoy a free tour of

The Epic Ride – Brooklyn Greenway Initiative

June 1, 2017

Our friends at the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, the non-profit organization committed to the establishment, development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, present the The Epic Ride! Ride 25-40 miles along Brooklyn’s waterfront from Greenpoint to Riis Park Beach! On The Epic Ride, you’ll discover hidden and far flung neighborhoods, pedal through city, state and national parks

THE TOP 5 NYCF PHOTOS

May 31, 2017

How much  fun can you have cruising around the city on one of our #NYCFerry boats? Take a look at the top five photos taken by our riders from onboard our boats.