Is the Staten Island Ferry working?

Is the Staten Island Ferry working?

The Ferry runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. More frequent service, (every 15 or 20 minutes,) is provided on the weekdays during the rush hours of 6:00AM- 9:30AM and 3:30PM-8:00PM, with 30-minute service to follow. On weekends, service is provided every 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does Staten Island Ferry go to Statue of Liberty?

More than a means of transportation, the Staten Island Ferry is an attraction unto itself. For no charge, visitors can take a 25-minute voyage by water from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and take in the Statue of Liberty and the stunning vistas of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline.

Is Staten Island Ferry still free?

The Staten Island Ferry is a free service provided by the City of New York. You do not need a ticket to ride the Staten Island Ferry.

Why is the Staten Island Ferry important?

With 23.9 million riders in fiscal year 2016, the Staten Island Ferry is the busiest ferry route in the United States and the world’s busiest passenger-only ferry system, thanks largely to the lack of other transit connections between Staten Island and the other boroughs.

How long is Staten Island ferry round trip?

approximately 25 minutes
How Long is the Ferry Ride? The ferry ride each way is approximately 25 minutes. You must get off at the Staten Island side and you can join the queue to get immediately back on the ferry, so it is possible to spend an hour for the ride back and forth.

How long is Staten Island Ferry ride?

The Staten Island Ferry Travel time is approximately 25 minutes. During rush hour trips the ferries are packed. This is not a good time to take a leisurely ride. The service is FREE!

How many cars can fit on the Staten Island Ferry?

The Staten Island Ferry’s three newest boats were built with room for 30 cars each, designed before 9/11. The fleet’s oldest boat, the John F. Kennedy, can carry about 40 cars.

How long does it take to ride Staten Island Ferry?

Do you have to get off the Staten Island Ferry?

The ferry ride each way is approximately 25 minutes. You must get off at the Staten Island side and you can join the queue to get immediately back on the ferry, so it is possible to spend an hour for the ride back and forth.

When is the Staten Island Ferry on holiday?

The ferry operates on a holiday schedule on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. On these days, service will be provided every 30 minutes throughout the day, with departures on the hour and half hour from each terminal. MONDAY – FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Where are the restrooms at Staten Island Ferry Terminal?

Staten Island Ferry terminal restrooms are open daily from 5 AM to 1 AM. COVID-19 testing is offered at the St. George Ferry Terminal next to the North Shore Esplanade exit. Testing is available every day between 9 AM and 7 PM, no appointment needed.

When do you have to wear face covering on Staten Island Ferry?

In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order effective April 17, 2020 at 8 PM, all passengers must wear face coverings at all times within Staten Island Ferry terminals and aboard the ferry.

Where is covid-19 testing at Staten Island Ferry?

COVID-19 testing is offered at the St. George Ferry Terminal next to the North Shore Esplanade exit. Testing is available every day between 9 AM and 7 PM, no appointment needed.