The commuter boat to St. George is free and passes the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island during its 25-minute crossing, with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind you on the way out and in front of you on the way back. It is the cheapest harbour view in the city and still a working ride for Staten Islanders.
- Address
- Whitehall Terminal, 4 South St, New York, NY 10004
- Hours
- Daily, year-round (NYC DOT); rush-hour boats every 15 minutes
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Free (NYC DOT; anyone selling tickets is a scam)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Stand on the outside deck on the side facing the statue on the way out.
- At St. George you must leave the boat and re-board; Snug Harbor is a short bus ride away if you want to stay.
- Beer is sold again on board, for the ride home.