Although the main purpose of the ferry is to transport residents of staten island to the burroughs of manhattan the free 25 minute boat ride offers visitors a chance to to see the new york skyline as well as ellis island and the statue of.
Nyc skyline from staten island ferry.
George on staten island and whitehall street in lower manhattan.
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The staten island ferry is the one ferry in the world that is free and runs 24 hours a day.
Today the staten island ferry provides 22 million people a year 70 000 passengers a day not including weekend days with ferry service between st.
One can go outside on the deck to take in the breathtaking views of manhattan and the surrounding area as well as to sit inside and have a snack or a beer.
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The ferry is 25 minute free service that connects staten island and manhattan the views are nice you can see downtown manhattan s skyscrapers the statue of liberty the skyline of brooklyn jersey.