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The Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show has been rescheduled to March 8, 2026. Click here for more info.

The Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show has been rescheduled to March 8, 2026. Click here for more info.

Business Opportunities

See below for gen­er­al busi­ness oppor­tu­ni­ties with the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island. Click here to view real estate oppor­tu­ni­ties, and click here for cli­mate pilot­ing opportunities.


Look­ing to become a food ven­dor on Gov­er­nors Island? Gov­er­nors Island prides itself on offer­ing a diverse, deli­cious selec­tion of food and drinks. Ven­dors are invit­ed to sub­mit pro­pos­als on a rolling basis. Year-round oppor­tu­ni­ties include ver­sa­tile sta­tion­ary sites in high-traf­fic areas as well as mobile food carts. Learn more.



Request for Proposals: Governors Island Ferry Disposition

Issue Date:
July 10, 2025
Last Updated:
July 10, 2025

The Trust for Governors Island operates a passenger and vehicle ferry service between the southern end of Manhattan and Governors Island year-round. The Trust has completed the construction of a new passenger and vehicle ferry and is seeking proposals for the purchase of the recently retired M/V SAMUEL S. COURSEN.

RFP Issue Date: July 10, 2025
Proposals Due:
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 1, 2026