BOATS

See the skyline from the water in vessels large and small

MANHATTAN

NYC Ferry

NYC
Various locations

🎟 $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches

Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat and stroller parking available onboard. Travel time varies, from 20 to 60 minutes. Ferry frequency differs by stop; see the online schedules. Some family-friendly destinations include Domino…

Staten Island Ferry

Whitehall Terminal
4 Whitehall Street

FREE

Take a free ferry ride from Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and back for great views of The Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan & Brooklyn skylines. 25 minute trips (1 hour round trip) depart every half hour (every fifteen minutes during rush hour). For a quicker trip, take the $3 ferry…

BROOKLYN

LeFrak Center Boating & Biking

Lakeside Prospect Park
171 East Drive

🎟 🎟 $16-$36/hour

Ride single or double kayak and pedal boat to explore 55 acres of waterfront in Prospect Park ($16-$36/hour). Lightweight, synthetic clothing & water bottles suggested. Choose from an array of bike rentals from traditional two wheels and kids trailers to a four-wheeled, 6-person double surrey ($13-$38/hour). Half-day, full-day and season pass rentals also available. In…

Brooklyn Bidge Park Kayaking

Brooklyn Bridge Park
99 Plymouth St

🎟 FREE

Glide along the East River on kayaks from the volunteer-run Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse (Pier 4 Beach). All levels welcome. Advanced registration required. Kids under 14 must ride in a double kayak with an adult except on Sundays from 12 pm to 2:30 pm, when kids age 7 or older can paddle alone (as long…

NYC Ferry

NYC
Various locations

🎟 🎟 $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches

Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat and stroller parking available onboard. Travel time varies, from 20 to 60 minutes. Ferry frequency differs by stop; see the online schedules. Some family-friendly destinations include Domino…