Ferry
Ferry Info
Ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run daily from the Battery Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan. Scroll down for schedules and to purchase tickets in advance. You do not need to choose a return time when booking ferry tickets.
NYC Ferry also serves Governors Island on the South Brooklyn route, with stops on the Lower East Side and along the Brooklyn waterfront. Click here for NYC Ferry information, ticketing, and schedules.
Seasonal weekend Brooklyn ferry service operated by the Trust for Governors Island from Red Hook and Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park will return in Spring/Summer 2023.
Visitors do not need to choose a return time when booking ferry tickets. You may leave the Island on any ferry you choose, no reservation required.
Fares
All tickets purchased below are round trip.
| $4 |
Adults |
| Free |
Older Adults 65 and over |
Children 12 and under |
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Residents of NYCHA housing |
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IDNYC holders |
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Military servicemembers (former and active) |
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Friends of Governors Island members |
Routes & Schedules
Manhattan
Battery Maritime Building
10 South Street
Subway
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South Ferry
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Bowling Green
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Whitehall Street
Bus
Weekdays
From Manhattan
From Governors Island
- 7:00am
- 7:30am
- 8:00am
- 8:30am
- 9:00am
- 9:30am
- 10:00am
- 10:30am
- 11:00am
- 11:30am
- 12:00pm
- 12:30pm
- 1:00pm
- 1:30pm
- 2:00pm
- 2:30pm
- 3:15pm
- 3:45pm
- 4:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 4:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 5:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 5:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:15pm
- 7:15am
- 7:45am
- 8:15am
- 8:45am
- 9:15am
- 9:45am
- 10:15am
- 10:45am
- 11:15am
- 11:45am
- 12:15pm
- 12:45pm
- 1:15pm
- 1:45pm
- 2:15pm
- 3:00pm
- 3:30pm
- 4:00pm
- 4:30pm
- 5:00pm
- 5:30pm
- 6:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 9:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 9:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 10:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 10:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 11:00pm
Weekends
From Manhattan
From Governors Island
- Free 7:00am
- Free 7:30am
- Free 8:00am
- Free 8:30am
- Free 9:00am
- Free 9:30am
- Free 10:00am
- Free 10:30am
- Free 11:00am
- 11:30am
- 12:00pm
- 12:30pm
- 1:00pm
- 1:30pm
- 2:00pm
- 2:30pm
- 3:15pm
- 3:45pm
- 4:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 4:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 5:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 5:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:15pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:45pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:15pm
- 7:15am
- 7:45am
- 8:15am
- 8:45am
- 9:15am
- 9:45am
- 10:15am
- 10:45am
- 11:15am
- 11:45am
- 12:15pm
- 12:45pm
- 1:15pm
- 1:45pm
- 2:15pm
- 3:00pm
- 3:30pm
- 4:00pm
- 4:30pm
- 5:00pm
- 5:30pm
- 6:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 6:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 7:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 8:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 9:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 9:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 10:00pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 10:30pm
- Tenants/Guests Only 11:00pm
NYC Ferry
South Brooklyn Route
In addition to Trust-operated ferry service, NYC Ferry serves Governors Island daily on the South Brooklyn route, with stops at Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Red Hook, Yankee Pier on Governors Island, Atlantic Ave/Brooklyn Bridge Park-Pier 6, Wall Street/Pier 11, DUMBO/Fulton Ferry, and Corlears Hook on the Lower East Side.*
NYC Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance of boarding and are $4 each way.
*The South Brooklyn route may not stop at all landings at all times. Please consult the South Brooklyn route ferry schedule for detailed information.
Red Hook/Atlantic Basin
Red Hook/Atlantic Basin
Enter at corner of Pioneer St. and Conover St.
Subway
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Smith-9th Streets
Bus
No ferries at this time
Seasonal weekend Brooklyn ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island is not currently in service and will return in Spring 2023. For alternatives, please take Trust-operated ferries from Manhattan or NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6
Subway
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Borough Hall/Court Street
Bus
No ferries at this time
Seasonal weekend Brooklyn ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island is not currently in service and will return in Spring 2023. For alternatives, please take Trust-operated ferries from Manhattan or NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route.
Boarding and Riding the Ferry
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your ferry departure time with your ticket ready to display on your smartphone or printed for inspection.
See Governors Island rules and regulations here.
Additional Ticketing Information
Tickets will be released for additional dates monthly on the first of the month before (July tickets will be released June 1, etc.).
We are unable to process refunds for any ticket reservation. Any changes to your reservation must be made 48 hours in advance of your departure time, after which point we are unable to process adjustments. For changes to your reservation please email ferrytickets@govisland.org.
Reservations are limited to 40 tickets per transaction. Those wishing to visit with more than 40 people should email groupvisits@govisland.org at least two weeks in advance of their visit.
The Trust for Governors Island offers waived fares for non-profit community-based organizations, youth camps, and senior centers throughout New York City, subject to availability. To inquire about special group visits, organizations may email groupvisits@govisland.org at least two weeks in advance of their requested visit date.
FAQs
Have more questions before arriving? Read through these FAQs, or check out our Rules and Regulations.
We recommend that all visitors, including those who are eligible for a free fare, reserve tickets in advance through the ticket reservation system.
The departure time on your ticket is the ferry time where your spot is reserved. If you want to leave before or after that time, you will need to enter the standby line, as spots on other ferries will be first-come, first-served.
Tickets can be scanned directly from your smart phone. However, if you prefer to print the tickets and bring them with you, the paper copy is acceptable for scanning as well.
Visitors are not guaranteed a spot on any ferry that is earlier or later than the departure time listed on their ticket. If you arrive earlier than your departure time or have missed your designated departure time, available spots on other ferries will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please proceed to the standby line and our staff will do our best to get you on board if space is available.
We are unable to process refunds for any ticket reservation. Any changes to your reservation must be made 48 hours in advance of your departure time, after which point, we are no longer able to process your request. For changes to your reservation please email ferrytickets@govisland.org or call (646)-660-1134.
Dogs do not require separate ferry tickets or reservations. Dogs must ride outside on all Trust for Governors Island operated ferries. As a reminder, dogs are only allowed on Governors Island on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter season. To learn more, click here.