It's one of NYC's greatest attractions. You get a half-hour boat ride across New Yor harbor with vistas that people travel from around the world to see. You pass Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Governor's Island. You get a panoramic view of the NYC skyline and the Verrazzano Bridge. When you get to Staten Island, there are many fine restaurants and a few gorgeous beaches. The return trip is just as beautiful.
AND IT'S FREE!
The Ferry is definitely one of NYC's treasures and best wishes to Jost, Davidson and their other partner.
Several years ago, my wife and I got married by a judge in lower Manhattan. We went to Chinatown for dinner with a few friends then we bought a bottle of Prosecco and rode the Ferry round trip. It was a beautiful afternoon and the views were spectacular.
There are a couple of other high-speed ferries in the city. One boat goes from the Upper East Side all the way to Brighton Beach. I think that one costs a swipe of a MetroCard, (about $2.75, I think).
New York City is surrounded by water and too often, this is forgotten. If you go to New York, try it, you'll love it!
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