This $4 Boat Ride is NYC’s Best Kept Secret 🤫

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  • @lavanda1886
    @lavanda1886 Рік тому +142

    Don't forget to mention possibility of absolutely free ferry ride between Staten Island and Manhattan (or round trip) where you can enjoy seeing Statue of liberty and New York City skylines

    • @dalilaalbanese7820
      @dalilaalbanese7820 3 місяці тому

      how I can do it?

    • @lavanda1886
      @lavanda1886 3 місяці тому

      @@dalilaalbanese7820 Riding the Staten Island Ferry
      Route Information
      The Ferry operates between the St. George Terminal on Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The trip is about 25 minutes. The Ferry ride is free.

    • @arianbehnami1050
      @arianbehnami1050 3 місяці тому +3

      @@dalilaalbanese7820I think you just go to the terminal where they have the ferry

    • @suchitramohapatra7661
      @suchitramohapatra7661 11 днів тому

      From where can we book it in NYC ?

    • @domocrazy2lp
      @domocrazy2lp 9 днів тому

      @@suchitramohapatra7661you don’t book it’s free. You just go to the ferry terminals either in Manhattan or staten and hop on

  • @laurasavage-rains521
    @laurasavage-rains521 11 місяців тому +50

    This was such a great tip! Thank you. It was a gorgeous day for an afternoon ride on the ferry. We went from Pier 11 at Wall Street all the way up to Throg’s Neck as you suggested. That took about an hour. Then we got off and got right back on to come back halfway and got off at the 90 Street Pier stop. I was glad there was a very helpful staffer at the Pier 11 ticket machine who helped us know we just needed 4 tickets for the 2 of us to go both directions. So we spent a total $16 to have a beautiful tour of the East River. Really great views. So relaxing!!

  • @brently1398
    @brently1398 Рік тому +8

    During my visits I have followed through on so many tips from you but this one was one of my absolute favourites. I have shared it with many folks and they all agree. Always adding new members of the Barrio…😊

  • @i_dont_live_here
    @i_dont_live_here 4 місяці тому +7

    The no narrator guy has me sold ❤

  • @gizzykiwi
    @gizzykiwi Рік тому +15

    I'm planning to do this when I get there I'm 2 weeks time, I like your videos, very informative

  • @martinlewis3547
    @martinlewis3547 3 місяці тому +5

    Last year I did the Ferry from Dumbo to Williamsburg at sunset, was the most memorable thing I did on my trip.

  • @pamelaturnbull6164
    @pamelaturnbull6164 Рік тому +27

    I’ll be doing this next week when we visit I reckon..

  • @simoneoliveira8963
    @simoneoliveira8963 2 місяці тому +2

    I will go with my family and friends tomorrow ❤and when I was looking better places to go I found you🇺🇸❤️ Thanks

  • @jerryrichardson2799
    @jerryrichardson2799 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks, I hope to New York City someday.

  • @markramsey2401
    @markramsey2401 Рік тому +5

    We visited in July and took the East river ferry from 34th St to DUMBO. It was great!

  • @mariatolentino4516
    @mariatolentino4516 Рік тому +2

    In NYC right now, took it yesterday to Roosevelt Island. Today took the tram back to Manhattan. Only thing I didn't like was the ferry running behind schedule. Took it from 34th.

  • @hubaldotorres4841
    @hubaldotorres4841 Рік тому +1

    Going to New York 🗽 on a budget or not, $4 boat around the city is the best deal ever. I’m planning my 1st time trip to New York.

  • @qazatqazah
    @qazatqazah Рік тому +12

    I took the Circle Line instead, and I think it was worth every penny I spent. The ride all around Manhattan was amazing, and the tour guide/narrator did a fabulous job explaining what we were looking at.
    That said, if I go back to NYC, I may well have a ride on one or more these ferries.

    • @inwoodliver
      @inwoodliver 11 місяців тому +1

      Try both?

    • @kayaksnorkeluk8272
      @kayaksnorkeluk8272 8 місяців тому

      Did she sing?

    • @qazatqazah
      @qazatqazah 8 місяців тому

      @@kayaksnorkeluk8272 She????

    • @kayaksnorkeluk8272
      @kayaksnorkeluk8272 8 місяців тому

      @@qazatqazah the guide, she kept singing when we went on it. Empire state, New York New York and one or two others

  • @felisafrantic
    @felisafrantic Місяць тому

    I'm glad I found your channel! I'm planning my trip to NYC for October

  • @jacobambach8143
    @jacobambach8143 Рік тому +1

    Missed out on this when I went in NY earlier this year. But definitely on my next visit to NY I'll do this boat trip. Thanks for the suggestion John 😄

  • @lindalu33
    @lindalu33 Рік тому +5

    Yes I would. I took the ferry from Astoria to wall street last year, was nice too.

    • @mariatolentino4516
      @mariatolentino4516 Рік тому +1

      Astoria line is nice. I took it this past Friday to Roosevelt Island. Then took the tram back to Manhattan yesterday.

    • @suchitramohapatra7661
      @suchitramohapatra7661 11 днів тому

      Usually from where someone can have to go fir the Ferry ride ?

  • @christinaann4383
    @christinaann4383 Рік тому +4

    We took this ferry ⛴️ from Queens to Manhattan. We got some amazing pictures!

  • @simabelsky3471
    @simabelsky3471 2 місяці тому +2

    But how do we book it? Is there a website? I can't find it. Can someone let me know? Thanks

    • @Regluna
      @Regluna 2 місяці тому +2

      Is a city transportation, you don’t have to book it, you can download the NYC Ferry app to see the routes and schedules, I think you can get the tickets at the app too or there are machines at the stops to get them.

    • @simabelsky3471
      @simabelsky3471 2 місяці тому

      @@Regluna thanks!

  • @woodcider
    @woodcider Місяць тому

    The late ferry from Far Rockaway is perfect. You get to see the sunset at the Verrazano Bridge and by the time you hit Manhattan it’s dark enough to see all the lights.

  • @Markrtsoon
    @Markrtsoon Рік тому +1

    We did this boat ride and enjoyed. Thank you.

  • @mariannakump8857
    @mariannakump8857 Рік тому +2

    I've done it a few times. It's great! 😊

  • @AntonWongVideo
    @AntonWongVideo Рік тому +3

    How popular are these during cold days in the winter?

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  Рік тому +2

      very few tourists would, but you can sit inside too.

  • @mar1video
    @mar1video 20 днів тому

    Hell yeah !
    Thanks for the tip !!!

  • @ssadvweld1
    @ssadvweld1 11 місяців тому

    Last year in the heat and humidity of August I took the ferry to the Rockaways. It was a lifesaver. It was also only $2.75 then. It was so nice being on the water, I also did the Circle Line around the island. It was $40. I'll have to try the Throgs Neck route you mentioned.

  • @MrDakdude
    @MrDakdude 8 місяців тому +1

    Took it to Dumbo yesterday, thanks for the tip.

  • @johanmassy5290
    @johanmassy5290 21 день тому

    Amazing views!

  • @jamierafferty9469
    @jamierafferty9469 Рік тому

    Thanks to your channel, I’m planning on doing this when I visit next month

  • @aqua2poweros699
    @aqua2poweros699 4 місяці тому

    There’s also a free ferry which takes you to Brooklyn’s IKEA. You can see cool shots of lower Manhattan in the process too

  • @Tmac90-c7n
    @Tmac90-c7n 2 місяці тому

    You can’t use Google or Apple Maps. To see what areas you’re in during the boat ride

  • @poolgod80
    @poolgod80 Рік тому +1

    we watch from Taiwan and we are great fans of your videos... what can you do if you have a layover in ny and what can you do with your luggage if you want to explore the great NYC.

    • @KanBig
      @KanBig Рік тому +2

      There is luggage storage you can rent at the NYC airports.

  • @minor1822
    @minor1822 Рік тому +2

    Just took this recently, was super cool

  • @MONEYAINTATHANG100
    @MONEYAINTATHANG100 2 місяці тому

    CIRCLE not Lying.... very fond memories, AllRight!

  • @FuzzyButtCheese
    @FuzzyButtCheese 11 місяців тому +1

    This is a Copenhagen hack as well, pay 20 bucks to do a canal tour with 100s of tourists and someone yapping all the way or get a 4$ bus ticket and go on the city boat bus and get on and off when you feel like it and see all the sites as you wish!
    Nice hack!

  • @sharon-o7v
    @sharon-o7v 21 день тому

    Ty

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman4577 Рік тому +1

    The staten island ferry is free too.

  • @keila87
    @keila87 11 місяців тому

    Did this with my parents when they visited from the Philippines. We enjoyed it a lot!

  • @jackbeaven-duggan559
    @jackbeaven-duggan559 11 місяців тому

    I would like to do a boat ride in NY but I find tall buildings hard to look at which I prefer to go boat riding inside the boat instead of being on top of the boat

  • @aliciawilliams8225
    @aliciawilliams8225 Місяць тому

    Where is Pier 11?

  • @Baseballman3522
    @Baseballman3522 2 місяці тому

    What is the name of this boat trip/cruise option?

  • @user-ib6hh6be4b
    @user-ib6hh6be4b Рік тому +16

    Did it when I was there in March. It's definitely worth it

    • @Robixino
      @Robixino 8 місяців тому

      What was the weather like for you in March?

    • @user-ib6hh6be4b
      @user-ib6hh6be4b 8 місяців тому +1

      @Robixino gorgeous, blue skies, chilly 2c, but couldnt have asked for better. Shame i cant add photos

    • @Robixino
      @Robixino 8 місяців тому

      wow, that is a perfect combination, I prefer temperatures like that so I won´t sweat. I plan on going to NY in March so I wondered about the weather, thanks a lot for a response!@@user-ib6hh6be4b

  • @ChubSsw9
    @ChubSsw9 5 місяців тому

    I'm in NYC next month... how frequently do these ferries come? Will i be waiting around for long or are they pretty regular??

  • @angkarbasil
    @angkarbasil Рік тому

    Take the SIF from the Whitehall to St George's. Its 100% free and gives you a nice view of the Statue of liberty

  • @richardsantiago429
    @richardsantiago429 3 місяці тому +1

    yes. i’m go did in june . i grew up nyc never ride the ferry.

  • @MSH3423
    @MSH3423 Рік тому +2

    Did you bring the drink or bought it?

  • @alybe2812
    @alybe2812 3 місяці тому

    Im going to figure out how to go from nj to 34 th east on the ferry. Let’s see how it goes lol.

  • @frankiep.5827
    @frankiep.5827 4 місяці тому

    Jus went yesterday! Definitely my new way around the city.
    Subways are Ripped!

  • @laurawinters1504
    @laurawinters1504 Місяць тому

    Wow, wonderful.

  • @rodprops
    @rodprops 11 місяців тому +1

    I've lived in NYC for more than 45 years, yet has never heard of this. 😕

  • @MrTekniqs
    @MrTekniqs 4 місяці тому

    Love the boat from Clason point to south street

  • @kayaksnorkeluk8272
    @kayaksnorkeluk8272 8 місяців тому

    We took the ferry to Dumbo, we're still in Manhatten but with our plans not sure we'll have time.

  • @juant3969
    @juant3969 Місяць тому

    Take it at night. It’s spectacular

  • @maricoranonas1
    @maricoranonas1 3 місяці тому

    Where to catch this boat?

  • @petemavus2948
    @petemavus2948 2 місяці тому

    Yes, I need this, I'm going to figure out how to do it asap.

  • @keyshagayles9614
    @keyshagayles9614 10 днів тому

    Made the mistake of going to west side pier to catch ferry 😅 don’t do that lol

  • @marksatterfield
    @marksatterfield Рік тому

    I need a friend in NYC!

  • @wagner9050
    @wagner9050 11 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @nadiaalhajeri2239
    @nadiaalhajeri2239 Рік тому +1

    Yes , I will 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @daaooa8260
    @daaooa8260 Рік тому +1

    Yes. Where it at?

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  Рік тому +1

      pier 11 wall street station (east river)

  • @travelandeats8518
    @travelandeats8518 3 місяці тому

    I’m watching him on my tv now lol

  • @aafrinhudewale6131
    @aafrinhudewale6131 5 місяців тому

    I am going to visit Nyc in 2 weeks. From where can we get this boat?

    • @aqua2poweros699
      @aqua2poweros699 4 місяці тому

      Pier 11 Wall st is the main hub so you can get it there.

  • @hittrennathompson8286
    @hittrennathompson8286 10 місяців тому +1

    My personal fave you are drinking corona beer and I am not beer drinker...I know you enjoyed

  • @ELROEELNINO-pz6mg
    @ELROEELNINO-pz6mg Місяць тому

    Ofc man I would

  • @drtybrdy75
    @drtybrdy75 2 місяці тому

    Ben there done that many times. And yes, it is one of the best views in the city.

  • @inwoodliver
    @inwoodliver 11 місяців тому

    Best place to get it please?

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 Місяць тому

    I rode it last week

  • @anothercheryladventure9387
    @anothercheryladventure9387 Місяць тому

    Yes❤

  • @augustojoseramonpinochetug5235
    @augustojoseramonpinochetug5235 11 місяців тому +1

    I live here, been doing it for a while. 🤫

  • @pw2957
    @pw2957 2 місяці тому

    how do i get it

  • @moriscoley5328
    @moriscoley5328 Рік тому +1

    I would absolutely take a ride on the ferry. Thank you 🇺🇲

  • @rockpopinfly1
    @rockpopinfly1 Місяць тому

    Yes

  • @dougiesherwin9591
    @dougiesherwin9591 Місяць тому

    Hurry up, because this ferry loses money every day. And that won't last.

  • @Angeloj2093
    @Angeloj2093 Рік тому

    I’d ride it does this pass by Statue of Liberty?

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  Рік тому

      It doesn’t

    • @muscleman125
      @muscleman125 Рік тому +3

      staten island ferry runs by the statue of liberty and it's also only a few dollars each way

  • @vickythefist7062
    @vickythefist7062 8 місяців тому

    Are they safe ??

  • @old.not.too.grumpy.
    @old.not.too.grumpy. Рік тому

    I don't think it's a secret. Infact it on many visit NY guides 😂😂😂

  • @SargonofQueens
    @SargonofQueens 8 місяців тому

    Used to be free

  • @ibacca5thgen348
    @ibacca5thgen348 2 місяці тому

    you can drink on the fucking ferry??

  • @hittrennathompson8286
    @hittrennathompson8286 10 місяців тому

    Yes I would ride this

  • @Ad.204
    @Ad.204 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it $4 dollar now ? It was $2.75 last year.

    • @mikemcguire7144
      @mikemcguire7144 4 місяці тому

      Secret? The NYC Ferry worked well until deBlasio fucked it up. Now its so crowded, a lot of the time it pulls into the slip and leaves again without picking up any passengers because the boat is at capacity.
      So then you can wait for half an hour for another one, all the while hoping there's room for you to get on. And if there isnt, you can walk to the subway, which in some neighborhoods is the better part of a mile away.
      And by the way, it might be a great deal for tourists, but it absolutely sucks for actual New Yorkers. Why?
      From the Citizen's Budget Commission report:

      "In fiscal year 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, the average per-trip subsidy for NYC Ferry was at least $9.85, including both payments to the private operator and EDC's internal costs."
      So your $4 boat ride actually costs $13.85, with NYC taxpayers subsidizing your cheap ride.
      Maybe say "Thank you!" ya leeches?

    • @Ad.204
      @Ad.204 4 місяці тому

      @@mikemcguire7144 absolutely Sir thank you for educating me ❤️.

    • @Ad.204
      @Ad.204 4 місяці тому

      @@mikemcguire7144 Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @nobodyspecial9513
    @nobodyspecial9513 Рік тому

    The only way to see the city and not constantly be smelling piss!

    • @sana.4.a
      @sana.4.a 23 дні тому

      is new york bad?

  • @inwoodliver
    @inwoodliver 11 місяців тому

    YES

  • @BonnieBlair-zm4uu
    @BonnieBlair-zm4uu 9 місяців тому

    😃👍🕯️😃👍🕯️

  • @dr.stevebrule5839
    @dr.stevebrule5839 Рік тому

    Or just avoid that overrated rats nest all together and save a lot of wasted money

    • @well_i_liked_it
      @well_i_liked_it Рік тому +1

      Bet you're fun to be stuck on a $4 boat ride with.

    • @muscleman125
      @muscleman125 Рік тому

      do you have any original opinions in your brain?

    • @surfboard396
      @surfboard396 Рік тому

      Yes because who doesn’t want to waste four bucks?

  • @GERONIMORE
    @GERONIMORE Рік тому

    Yes