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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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Out & About: Global Transport Ticketing Conference 2017

February 3, 2017

Global Transport Ticketing Conference As the new waterborne transit option for busy New Yorkers, our NYC Ferry team is working to bring the most efficient solutions to life, in order to provide a safe and reliable ferry system. Therefore, our team members headed to London this past week to attend the Global Transport Ticketing Conference

January Ferry Shipyard Update

February 1, 2017

Launching early summer 2017, NYC Ferry by Hornblower will provide a new, affordable way to travel between waterfront communities throughout New York City. Subsidized by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, $2.75 per ride will allow New Yorkers work, live and play in the city that never sleeps, enjoying ferry service across a four ferry routes

Things To Do This NYC Weekend

January 27, 2017

After a stormy week, we are finally promised some well-deserved sun rays and low 40s in New York City! With great milestone of our first landing breaking ground in the Rockaways being reached this week and the upcoming sunshine, the NYC Ferry team is ready to enter the weekend to explore the city! Celebrate Chinese

Rockaway Landing Breaks Ground

January 25, 2017

Today, on January 25th, 2017, the first of a total of ten new NYC Ferry landings opening this year began construction. The new landing is being installed at Beach 108th Street and Beach Channel Drive in the Rockaways, where it will further connect to a shuttle bus. The event was attended by incoming NYCEDC President James

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Hard-Hat Tour

January 24, 2017

With the vision of being “a platform for change,” 1 Hotels are making waves in the hospitality industry with their forward thinking  solutions, incredible designs created from repurposed materials, and local craftsmanship. Only steps away from the DUMBO ferry stop, the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is carefully designed to flow with the beloved Brooklyn Bridge

Unique things to do this Weekend in NYC

January 20, 2017

Happy Friday! We know, this is an interesting weekend historically speaking, but no matter what you do, we hope you will stay safe this weekend while breaking a few smiles and exploring something new. Whether you are in need of a good laugh or some comfort food, we’ve got you covered! Make your 2017 NYC Resolutions

Community Connect: Socrates Sculpture Park & Downtown Cultural Group

January 18, 2017

  Socrates Sculpture Park On January 9th, the NYC Ferry team met with the visionaries leading the organization behind Astoria’s funky waterfront sculpture park. A stone throw from our future Astoria ferry stop at Hallets Point, the Socrates Sculpture Park hosts over 200,000 visitors per year and is a neighborhood favorite as it sports a great waterfront

Things to do this NYC Weekend

January 13, 2017

Friday the 13th is rumored to be no good, but with this many things to do this three-day weekend, how can we not be excited about getting out to explore what the city has to offer this mild January weekend? Whether you are in the mood for a wine tasting in the Rockaways, an East

Do You Want to be the Future of Maritime NYC?

January 11, 2017

As we expand New York City’s ferry service to 16 total Citywide Ferries covering six routes stretching over 60 miles of waterways from the Bronx and Astoria to the Rockaways, we will be building a team of talented people with a passion for our riders and the maritime transportation profession. The launch of NYC Ferry

10 Things to do in NYC this Weekend

January 6, 2017

New year,  new experiences? If that is how you are looking at 2017, then you are in the right place! As our NYC Ferry service will launch this year, our team is committed to visiting new streets of the city’s five boroughs to experience new things and meet new people! With that said, here are 1o

20 Merry Ways to Spend your NYC Holidays!

December 22, 2016

It’s the time of the year when New York City quiets down for a heartbeat, while tourism slows down and the lines to all your favorite attractions cut in half – how amazing! Beat the lines, enjoy something new and give back this holiday season with these 20 ideas for what to do, if you

End-of-Year Shipyard Review

December 22, 2016

2016 has been an incredible year for NYC Ferry by Hornblower. From winning the New York City BID in March to kickstarting vessel construction at our two U.S. shipyardsHorizon Shipbuilding (AL) and Metal Shark Boats(LA) in July, the vision of bringing New Yorkers a modern and reliable ferry system is quickly becoming reality. Beginning in 2017,

Community Connect: Lower Manhattan Marketing Association

December 21, 2016

2016 has been an exciting year for the tourism industry in New York City, with 15,000 new jobs being added to the market and the 60 million visitors milestone being reached (NYC&Co). At the Lower Manhattan Marketing Association’s (LOMA,) final town hall of 2016 on December 16th, the President and CEO of NYC & Company, Fred

Model NYC Ferry Boat Sets Sail For Queens

December 21, 2016

As a pre-screening for New Yorkers, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and Queens Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott today announced that a scale model of the brand new NYC Ferry boats will be on display in Queens as the first two stops of a multi-borough tour.

10 New York Weekend Adventures

December 16, 2016

  amNewYork 1. PuppyCon Manhattan Columbus Circle Saturday, Dec 17th 12PM – 3PM SantaCon and ugly Christmas sweater parties are December staples, but how about making this holiday tradition irresistibly adorable with puppies and their owners in full holiday gear? Yes please! Enjoy holiday treats (for both two legged and four legged friends), holiday music

Spectacular NYC Weekend Adventures!

December 9, 2016

A chilly weekend is ahead with a winter chill bound to make any tough New Yorker want to stay in. However, December is a busy time with tons of spectacular weekend events taking place, so we have made sure each of the below adventures are indoors or include a hot beverage right around the corner! Virtual