Sightseeing on Staten Island Ferry - New York

Romantic, relaxing and resplendent; three R's used to describe the Staten island Ferry that connects Staten island with Manhattan, New York. 20 million people a year, and 70 000 people a day, frequent the ferry, discovering a richness of scenery and world-famous attractions unknown throughout the world, unique to the Big Apple. Staten Island Ferry goes daily from St. George on Staten island to Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. Eleven vessels comprise the stunning fleet of charming old ferry boats that look like the steam boats of old that were used to navigate up the rivers in the 19th century.

The route is 5 miles long, and 25 minutes of blissful serenity. Never before have you enjoyed a ferry ride with such majestic views; as the New York Harbour looms as a backdrop to your special voyage. This is undoubtedly the world's greatest short sea voyage. From the deck the views of new York are astounding. Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty are shining beacons of New York's resilience and magnificence. As you depart Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and the enchanting skyline slowly fades into the distance. The terminals are spotless clean, in line with the ferry policy of high maintenance and exemplary service. The channel between Manhattan and Staten Island has not been without its curious happenings. In 1981, fog descended over the channel and the American Legion was bumped by a Norwegian freighter.

The Staten island ferries used steam up until 1980. Another curious historical fact is that in 1978 the American Legion crashed into the a wall of concrete near the Statue of Liberty. Three Staten Island ferries wee recently designed and built. Take the Staten Island Ferry free of charge and enjoy magical panoramic views of Manhattan and Ellis Island for the best photo opportunities, or take the cruise for the most romantic experience of your visit. Bicycles may be taken on the lower deck. The ferry has also featured in a few famous movies, such as Working Girl, starring Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford. The Staten Island Ferry is within a short distance of your luxury self-catering vacation apartment rental in Manhattan, Brooklyn or elsewhere in the Big Apple.

While enjoying a spectacular vacation in New York, try the helicopter tour of the Big Apple, enjoying the sights of the famous land-marks of New York such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building from a new vantage point. Tour the New York country-side in the Adirondack Mountains or the Catskills, enjoying the finest lavish self-catering log cabins. Fine restaurants, art galleries such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, great sightseeing opportunities, and more await you in the magnificent and enchanting Big Apple.