Staten Island Ferry

This iconic 5.2-mile crossing through New York Harbor connects Lower Manhattan to Staten Island, offering some of the city's most unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island along the way. The 25-minute journey is beloved by both locals and visitors for providing a genuine New York experience without the price tag of sightseeing cruises. Working commuters, tourists, and photographers jostle for railing space to capture the Manhattan skyline receding into the distance.