Staten Island Ferry NYC Free Travel Guide From a Local

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Take a ride with me on the Staten Island Ferry as I share my local guide to how to get there, what NYC scams to avoid, what to wear and where to stand for the best views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline!
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  • @Jenniferobrien
    @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +21

    Have you ever taken a ride on the Staten Island Ferry? Would love to hear your favorite stories below or any other free NYC experiences you would like to see next!

    • @thegeneral123
      @thegeneral123 6 лет назад +3

      Yup, done it myself a couple of times! A must for any visit. Got some nice photos as well.

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +3

      Amazing, yes it's such a great place for photos, love the view!

    • @thegeneral123
      @thegeneral123 6 лет назад +2

      I was amazed how busy it was. It was Oct/Nov so quite cold and wet. Even so, it was packed! I had been spending time nearby at Battery Park, watching the squirrels and all the laundry guys hanging around. No idea what that was all about? Anyway, after paying my respects to the East Coast Memorial, remembering those that helped us Brits with the war in the Atlantic. I decided to go for the free ferry. I was considering going on one of the Circle Line tours but went with the Staten Island Ferry instead. Loved it.
      It's on my must list of things to do in NYC.

    • @callmehchloe4074
      @callmehchloe4074 5 лет назад +1

      I lived in Staten island until I was 13, I loved riding the ferry!

    • @stevenzappone3139
      @stevenzappone3139 5 лет назад

      Yes

  • @zabivirk
    @zabivirk 4 года назад +13

    *I'm from Staten Island and I'm proud of our ferries!*

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  4 года назад +1

      Yay they’re so awesome I need to come and film there again soon!

  • @cindyclem569
    @cindyclem569 2 месяца назад

    You are so helpful, thank you! I've been to NYC a zillion times, but you have informed me in such an informative way.

  • @jairo2823
    @jairo2823 4 года назад +4

    I am from Colombia. Este video me trae buenos recuerdos de un paseo que hice a New York en diciembre de 2005. Me gustaba ir a Staten Island para viajar en esos barcos.

  • @mick3840
    @mick3840 6 лет назад +4

    Wow! What a great video. The ferry ride looks amazing. Such great views and it’s for free. Wow again! I took the ferry years ago but after watching this great video, I want to go again very soon. Thanks, too for the information about the ferry - so helpful. I enjoyed watching it so much. Thanks!🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +1

      Yes, it is such a great way to get amazing views for free! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! Appreciate it!

  • @RidaVlogs
    @RidaVlogs 6 лет назад +6

    One reason why I loved NY city, YOU! 🌃
    Keep posting videos and updates about your life in NY! 👏🏼🌸

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +1

      Omg thank you so much your comment just made my day! Thank you!!!

  • @alajode
    @alajode 6 лет назад +28

    This was my favourite thing in NYC! Can’t believe it’s free.

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +1

      Agreed so happy it's free it's one of my favorite things!

  • @scoutandscooter
    @scoutandscooter 6 лет назад +3

    We always take first time visitors to the ferry. Personally, I never get tired of being on the water. Just for clarification - "twin mast" could be yawl, ketch, brigantine or schooner rigging, but most likely schooner.

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад

      Agreed I never get tired of it either! Thanks so much for the clarification! :)

  • @diegoramos27
    @diegoramos27 5 лет назад +4

    Hi Jenn! thank you for you videos ! they are all amazing and very informative!

  • @worldtravelrafhat7886
    @worldtravelrafhat7886 4 года назад

    I took the Staten Island Ferry ⛴ last year. It was such a wonderful ride! Thanks.

  • @KarinaKILLZ
    @KarinaKILLZ 5 лет назад +2

    I'm staying for 4 days in September, and I'm definitely excited for this!

  • @luizaacerbi1730
    @luizaacerbi1730 3 года назад

    Thanks Jennifer!

  • @allenglishknives6823
    @allenglishknives6823 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent info, thank you 👍🏻

  • @onemanexplorer7625
    @onemanexplorer7625 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome videos and tips and your awesome as well..THANKS!!!

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much you’re awesome for commenting appreciate it!

  • @princeprince9227
    @princeprince9227 5 лет назад

    Wow u actually made it look clean nd pleasant... Gud job

  • @tresorctout8211
    @tresorctout8211 2 года назад

    I look forward to my trip to enjoy a crossing😍🙏

  • @leminh-oz7de
    @leminh-oz7de 5 лет назад

    hi as same to you been on waves ever likes length sands coast over thought everywhere wide gone to visited itself sometimes The rains sudden came on that's true fantasies overviews next days to day by experiences will grew myself ones of favorite look to see itself everyday . Thanks to share yours for any someone loves to promise return against have time season of years.

  • @fecardona
    @fecardona 5 лет назад

    Congratulations. Great helpful video.

  • @queenfan45
    @queenfan45 5 лет назад +3

    I've heard some people will use this as a cheap date. And I totally see why.

  • @jalaluddeenat-tabarithetim593
    @jalaluddeenat-tabarithetim593 3 года назад

    I went here last week

  • @deaustin4018
    @deaustin4018 3 года назад +1

    if I remember right, it was free back in the 70s and 80s last time I rode it

  • @nikolaynikolov5474
    @nikolaynikolov5474 6 лет назад +3

    Thx it was very helpful

  • @alexanderworthington8411
    @alexanderworthington8411 3 года назад

    Yes I took it a couple of times in 2017

  • @sathishkumarvanjari4969
    @sathishkumarvanjari4969 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much Jennifer

  • @marinkasober5595
    @marinkasober5595 2 года назад

    Nice!

  • @mfillieule
    @mfillieule 3 года назад

    Thank you, so many memories ;-)

  • @justinharris9403
    @justinharris9403 4 года назад

    Good video. Great job.

  • @MelMelx365
    @MelMelx365 6 лет назад +1

    Very nice, I like this

  • @thegoat5140
    @thegoat5140 4 года назад +1

    very nice! thanks!

  • @1KDUV
    @1KDUV 5 лет назад

    awesome info!

  • @witnword
    @witnword 4 года назад

    Thank you for this. How long does it take to see Liberty - or can you see her right away? I would appreciate this detail. p.s. I rode it as a child for a nickel, and even then it was a deal.

  • @reggienelson8231
    @reggienelson8231 Год назад

    New Jersey should also have free ferry rides to Manhattan...

  • @FongGoalie
    @FongGoalie 5 лет назад

    What's the best place to park the car to take the ferry?

  • @rinslife83
    @rinslife83 4 года назад

    I’m a little confused . When I get in the ferry then return back i will be in lower matter and close to Brooklyn bridge ? Right

  • @rondolan4489
    @rondolan4489 5 лет назад

    Hows that beautiful allu see is river and old building were rhe scenery l.i guese none of you been on a Washington state ferry

  • @snkaron708
    @snkaron708 4 года назад

    1 hour or 1 hour 30mins each ride takes?

  • @Stunnafafadef_Utwerk_Iwatch
    @Stunnafafadef_Utwerk_Iwatch Год назад

    Awesome ride

  • @marquiz55
    @marquiz55 5 лет назад +1

    You forgot to mention , what other things to do in the island , not just ride the ferry , Snug Harbor,? Fort Wadsworth,? The Staten Island Zoo,? Not just jump in the ferry , wait for your 25 minutes ride , get off and make the run to take the next boat back to Manhattan. You also forgot to show that in your video. Funny

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад +1

      This video was all about the ferry, but I agree I definitely want to show more about the island from a SI local's perspective in a separate video!

  • @Mr.Robert1
    @Mr.Robert1 4 года назад

    I lived in Staten Island after moving out of Brooklyn place was called huguenots I used to have to take my car to the train my train would take me to the ferry then I would take the Staten Island Ferry downtown where I worked on Nassau Street lots of stories but I'll leave it at that right now. Oh yeah I had to pay a nickel no I have to add more I'm sorry when I was taking the ferry they had the big ones the John F Kennedy and it was able to hold 30 cars on the lower level now I believe they have these little ones that run back and forth I don't know if they still run the big ones or not have not looked into it I'll be back

  • @m.l.h.7943
    @m.l.h.7943 5 лет назад +2

    i had scammers try and sell me tickets to this and seen a lady throw a bible at somebody lol

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад

      OMG wow that's crazy, can't believe you saw that scam, I've also heard about it, but it's terrible since it is free, sounds like quite an experience!

    • @dougvaro9530
      @dougvaro9530 3 года назад +1

      I might buy a ticket anyway, as a great momento of how I was scammed in NYC.

  • @prac2
    @prac2 4 года назад +1

    wait a minute.... its free?

  • @MikeDraper-xe6ej
    @MikeDraper-xe6ej 5 лет назад

    go to the ferry 3am in the morning different story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @franky5949
    @franky5949 5 лет назад +2

    like spider man hommecoming

  • @kevinjeter3919
    @kevinjeter3919 4 года назад

    how you get on for free i bought tickets for $15

    • @biancaf.1361
      @biancaf.1361 4 года назад

      It's always free. Scammers sell tickets I read in an article. Google it for info.

  • @vickjr98
    @vickjr98 2 года назад

    Why wasn't I born in NYC smhhhh

  • @Azedjigit
    @Azedjigit 4 года назад

    :*

  • @b_to_the_b
    @b_to_the_b 4 года назад

    That ferry is too crowded and is not a good option

  • @sergeigarbar1896
    @sergeigarbar1896 3 года назад

    Free? In America?? Are you serious???

  • @AR15.666
    @AR15.666 4 года назад

    The orange color looks nasty.

  • @apithavarasa3293
    @apithavarasa3293 5 лет назад +10

    Am I the only person who's here because of Spider-Man: Homecoming?

  • @leminh-oz7de
    @leminh-oz7de 5 лет назад

    hi as same to you been on waves ever likes length sands coast over thought everywhere wide gone to visited itself sometimes The rains sudden came on that's true fantasies overviews next days to day by experiences will grew myself ones of favorite look to see itself everyday . Thanks to share yours for any someone loves to promise return against have time season of years.

  • @cmartin_ok
    @cmartin_ok 5 лет назад +3

    A special bonus a few weeks ago, as a Brit, was the SI Ferry sailing right past our new aircraft carrier, the Queen Elizabeth. which was visiting New York for a few days. I only found out by chance the day before I flew out of London

  • @jeffsnead3085
    @jeffsnead3085 3 года назад +1

    When Are you coming back jenfier

  • @elliekim6666
    @elliekim6666 5 лет назад +35

    There is stuff in Staten Island to do as well and yet you don’t even mention it. Talk about the forgotten Borough 😂

    • @chanelmone4721
      @chanelmone4721 4 года назад +2

      When I was a kid I said to my dad, dad they say there’s five boroughs Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx but that’s four.
      Dad: Staten Island the forgotten borough
      Why is it even called a borough it’s not even connected to Manhattan from the subway every other borough connects.

    • @elliekim6666
      @elliekim6666 4 года назад +2

      oh no your opinion sucks to but you don’t see me saying anything 😉

    • @chanelmone4721
      @chanelmone4721 4 года назад

      Ben Dunn oh no had an opinion but my statement wasn’t an opinion.

    • @howardwayne3974
      @howardwayne3974 3 года назад +1

      So tell me , what's there to do in Staten island ? I'm in California and would like to visit new York with my wife when the plague ends . I'm open to any ideas .

    • @Music4krista1
      @Music4krista1 2 года назад

      Who cares😬 it’s just a video…

  • @welshlad6427
    @welshlad6427 5 лет назад +3

    Wonderful informative vlog. Thanks Jennifer ❤️

  • @Dr.Pepper001
    @Dr.Pepper001 4 года назад +1

    Before I retired I visited Manhattan dozens of times, but I never took the time to ride the ferry. I'm kicking myself now because it looks like such a great experience. At least I got to vicariously experience it through you. Thanks for sharing!

  • @davisurdaneta1426
    @davisurdaneta1426 5 лет назад +3

    Just came across to this vlog. Thank for the great recommendations. Visiting NYC in June. Cheers!

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much, hope you have a wonderful visit to NYC! :) Cheers!

  • @lowbell4670
    @lowbell4670 2 года назад +1

    Pick up to the Staten Island ferry I'm from New York

    • @lowbell4670
      @lowbell4670 2 года назад +1

      I'm from New York I want to know the Staten Island ferry still running

    • @lowbell4670
      @lowbell4670 2 года назад

      Pick up the New York City it's Staten Island ferry

  • @barebp
    @barebp 2 года назад +1

    Lol literally watching in my hotel room in time square preparing for ferry trip tomorrow. Video is helpful af. Thank you !

  • @naotodesu7158
    @naotodesu7158 2 года назад

    😩🤦🏻‍♂️ i wish seattle/puget sound provided free ferry rides between seattle and bainbridge island or bremerton

  • @rashidawad5825
    @rashidawad5825 Год назад

    YES, I USED THE FERRY IN 2022 IN KINGSTON CANADA WE HAVE A FERRY THAT TRAVELS BETWEEN KINGSTON TO WOLF ISLAND I LOVE IT. AND IT'S FREE!

  • @matusmodern3586
    @matusmodern3586 Год назад

    NYC Ferry is now $4 as you can see here ruclips.net/video/DidxnCwAQDo/видео.html

  • @ExploringTheUnknown1
    @ExploringTheUnknown1 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome video Jen. This was good information. ~ Robert

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mvanvrede
    @mvanvrede 6 лет назад +1

    I did this. Better option then the deals they sell you on time square. We explored the island as well.

  • @apollominerva-hrithikmanci5393
    @apollominerva-hrithikmanci5393 5 лет назад +1

    I made it to the Accounting meeting and conferenced at Victoria's Secret Interview before I had documents faxed through to Linda at Manhattan Courthouse in Manhattan. I also faxed to NYPD several documents to the Police Records and Files Department.

    • @apollominerva-hrithikmanci5393
      @apollominerva-hrithikmanci5393 5 лет назад +1

      Oh yeah I called to the Victoria's Secret located at One World Trade Center and Found out my living situation at 57th Street sponsored by Sotheby's

  • @britneyspears8286
    @britneyspears8286 2 года назад

    It's not free nyers pay for it through taxes

  • @donnitaw3666
    @donnitaw3666 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you. This was very helpful as I plan my trip

  • @dumitrulangham1721
    @dumitrulangham1721 5 лет назад +1

    I subscribed and love your videos!

  • @lowellalynch9783
    @lowellalynch9783 2 года назад

    I would like to travel newyork

  •  4 года назад

    :)
    *A*

  • @bigalanthewasp
    @bigalanthewasp 5 лет назад +2

    Another great informative video thank you 😊

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад

      Happy to share thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @chrismasters8121
    @chrismasters8121 3 года назад

    the statue is far from the ferrry, not worth taking this ride at all, u spend so much,come to USA & what if u dnt hv a proper photo with the iconic landmark.every free thing is not good,there r many videos on yt which shows from how far this ferry goes from the statue,infact v far.

  • @stationaryhobo
    @stationaryhobo 2 года назад

    Thanks for breaking it down. I also like the super cut at the beginning.

  • @sijilo
    @sijilo 6 лет назад +2

    thanks for this

  • @MitchyBoi03
    @MitchyBoi03 5 лет назад +1

    Is that the ferry from spiderman homecoming?

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад +3

      Yes it is! Good catch! Should I do a video on this and other locations from it?

    • @MitchyBoi03
      @MitchyBoi03 5 лет назад

      @@Jenniferobrien yeah, that would be really cool.

  • @mfillieule
    @mfillieule 3 года назад

    Staten Island is the best cost/price that i paid. But the 25 minutes of ferry It's the way to pay less (and sometimes goodsw)

  • @leminh-oz7de
    @leminh-oz7de 5 лет назад

    hi as same to you been on waves ever likes length sands coast over thought everywhere wide gone to visited itself sometimes The rains sudden came on that's true fantasies overviews next days to day by experiences will grew myself ones of favorite look to see itself everyday . Thanks to share yours for any someone loves to promise return against have time season of years.

  • @Jay-L
    @Jay-L 6 лет назад +1

    Why do the other boroughs look down on Staten Island?

    • @elliekim6666
      @elliekim6666 5 лет назад

      Daevon useless ? I can say the same as the Bronx then 😂. So their isn’t sports but who cares. I used to live in Brooklyn and never cared about the Nets. Knicks fan so meh.

    • @princeprince9227
      @princeprince9227 5 лет назад

      @Daevon Brooklyn is far away from the Bronx jus like staten island is

  • @mercedeswilkins9085
    @mercedeswilkins9085 4 года назад

    Statue of liberty is in NYC not NJ. Yes it in NJ waters and closer to NJ than NYC, but it's part of NYC NOT NJ

  • @amypolanco1535
    @amypolanco1535 3 года назад

    I might be a couple years late to this video but I was wondering if you necessarily need to go with and adult, or anyone can just go without an adult?

  • @margies5625
    @margies5625 3 года назад

    I just watched another SI video and that fool kept saying *in* Stat en Island when it is on Stat Nisland. I grew up there.

  • @jennifermorales1674
    @jennifermorales1674 3 года назад

    Is it necessary to take a subway or taxi to get there? Is it possible to take my car and just park it there?

  • @normagoff1916
    @normagoff1916 3 года назад

    I hear that the ferry terminal parking is a nightmare. What’s the best place to park near the terminal?

  • @mpzvaj3993
    @mpzvaj3993 5 лет назад

    My sisters rode the Staten ferry last year so we decide to ride the boat instead last month. Lol

  • @willgibson9718
    @willgibson9718 3 года назад

    Can you please make a video about Newark Airport to nyc ?

  • @mfillieule
    @mfillieule 3 года назад

    When arriving to Mahatann...just walk

  • @wesleysantos7241
    @wesleysantos7241 4 года назад

    Spider-Man homecoming vibes

  • @madamlakwatsera5674
    @madamlakwatsera5674 3 года назад

    Thanks for this vlog Jennifer!

  • @SonicWilliamX
    @SonicWilliamX 4 года назад +1

    Good info!

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  4 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @SonicWilliamX
      @SonicWilliamX 4 года назад

      @@Jenniferobrien You bet Jen! At least I used my speed to run away from scams.

  • @Phurba666666
    @Phurba666666 4 года назад

    Another great video. Thank you

  • @CoolCoolCool89
    @CoolCoolCool89 5 лет назад

    Im visiting New York Friday.
    You have a cute voice 😁

  • @ActorNavdeepSingh
    @ActorNavdeepSingh 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much .

    • @Jenniferobrien
      @Jenniferobrien  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @ActorNavdeepSingh
      @ActorNavdeepSingh 5 лет назад

      @@Jenniferobrien hy iam a Theater student and playing a role of a American man so I have 1 scene of staten island ferry and I never go to this place ...so it help me so much to understand what is staten island ferry ...while taking my dialogues I imagine your videos pictures...😀

  • @deniseschermerhorn2758
    @deniseschermerhorn2758 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this great video!

  • @billysusini5686
    @billysusini5686 4 года назад

    Merci

  • @ManifestingDaily1111
    @ManifestingDaily1111 4 года назад

    911 Likes👍🧡😊