Staten Island Ferry

A ride on the Staten Island Ferry is one of the great treats of a trip to Manhattan. First opened in the early 19th Century, the ferry offers free transportation between lower Manhattan to Staten Island. The five mile trip takes about 20 minutes--the perfect amount of time for an intimate wedding! The ferry is two levels, including an open air second deck. With a brisk wind, a ferry ride skates by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The views of these monuments are more spectacular on the water. Step onto the ferry in Battery Park and deboard in Staten Island, NYC's fifth borough, which feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the other areas of the City. The ferry can host your wedding during any season!