You can also park in the St. George Courthouse Garage for $55 a month. Private parking lots are much more expensive—avoid them if you can.

The ferry runs every 30 minutes on holidays. Updates and exceptions can be viewed on the Station Island Ferry site: http://www. siferry. com/schedules. html.

The busiest off-peak periods during the week are 12 p. m. to 3 p. m. The busiest day of the week during these times is Wednesday.

You must always get off the ferry at the Staten Island terminal.

If you’re traveling with children, keep a close eye on them as you prepare to board. The crowds can get unexpectedly large at peak times, and kids can easily become separated.

Take the subway to the St. George ferry terminal by Line 1 or Line 5 subways. Both subways travel directly to the terminal. The subway costs $2. 75 if you’re using a MetroCard, and $3. 00 using SingleRide tickets. MetroCards are available at subway station booths, neighborhood merchants, and MetroCard vending machines, buses, and vans. [7] X Research source SingleRide tickets are only available through vending machines.

Purchase SingleRide bus tickets for $3. 00 through vending machines. Buy a MetroCard and purchase each bus ride for $2. 75. These cards are available at subway station booths, neighborhood stores, and MetroCard buses, vans, and vending machines.

Purchase SingleRide bus tickets for $3. 00 through vending machines. Buy a MetroCard and purchase each bus ride for $2. 75. These cards are available at subway station booths, neighborhood stores, and MetroCard buses, vans, and vending machines.

SingeRide bus tickets cost $3. 00 and are sold through vending machines. Paying for a bus fare with a MetroCard is just $2. 75. You can purchase these cards at neighborhood stores, subway station booths, and MetroCard vans, buses, and vending machines.

If you have a disability, call 212-839-3061 beforehand to make a boarding arrangement and ensure you can travel without hassle. Pets are not allowed in the terminals or on the ferry unless muzzled or caged. [10] X Research source

If you’re taking the ferry for work, a pleasant boat ride across the harbor with the gentle breeze offers a great opportunity for a quick nap.

Remember: you can’t get off the ferry at the Statue of Liberty.

If you don’t have a camera, you can purchase disposable cameras from the concession stand.

You can also purchase greeting cards for around $5. 50 and or a Polaroid camera for around $189. Beer is the only alcoholic beverage served on the ferries and costs around $3.