BOATS
See the skyline from the water in vessels large and small
MANHATTAN
NYC Ferry
NYCVarious 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 Terminal4 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 Park171 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 Park99 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
NYCVarious 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…