New York City Transportation > Waterways

• The Circle Line
  Circle Line has two convenient locations and numerous cruises to choose from including speedboat tours and sunset cruises.

• The Ellis Island/Liberty Island Ferry
  Round trip fare, which includes admission to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, is $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $3 for children 3-17 years old, and free to children 3 and under.

• The Staten Island Ferry
  The Staten Island Ferry is the main mode of transportation between the boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan. During the 25 minute ride, you'll pass Governor's Island and the Statue of Liberty. Best of all, the ferry is now FREE!!!

• The New York Waterway
  NY Waterway operates ferries from New York to Tarrytown, Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island Queens, and the Liberty Science Center. They also offer sightseeing cruises.

• The Roosevelt Island Tramway
  The 4 minute ride, which offers spectacular views to its passengers, has been praised in the New York Times as 'the most exciting view in New York City!' It costs a mere $1.50 each way and students with tram permits ride free. Senior citizens and disabled pay $1.50 round trip.

The Department of Transportation has a section on ferries on their homepage at http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dot/html/get_around/ferry/ferintro.html.

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