NYC Ferry → Day 8 of 12 Days of Transit Vlogmas 2023

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[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

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[@debrabutlien1488]

You can use up to 10 tickets at once if you're traveling w/9 other people but only w/the app. You have 120 minutes to allow for transfers, but you can't use it on the same route (ie, round trip). You have 90 days to use the 10 trip tix. And if you're a Sr, you can apply for the half price tickets, again only available on the app.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

I do yacht deliveries mainly on the East Coast and whenever I'm transiting the East River, my head is on a swivel more so than any other body of water. Those ferries appear out of nowhere from the nooks and crannies of the docks. If you are riding with the current, you are flying and it sometimes is hard to steer especially around Hell Gate.

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

cool

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

Happy Saturday Thea! I love your very ambitious series. I started watching you with your PATH video after I rode it. At some point, you should speedrun PATH. The best route I think would be to start with the "red" line from Newark Penn to WTC, WTC to Hoboken, Hoboken onwards to 33rd street and finally, 33rd street back to Journal Square. Maybe you might want to do it backwards given that you live in NY proper. I am a huge PATH fan and I guess that's why the Oculus transit hub video is my favorite in the series. At the oculus, you can see the subway come and go and you can go on very fun hydraulic elevators. 10/10 would recommend those elevators. Keep up the great work. I am from Boston, so it is great to see someone as good as you explain the biggest transit system in the U.S. I love New York myself (because they have world's biggest Krispy Kreme obviously) for transit purposes and you do a good job showcasing that. Do come to Boston and ride the T at some point!

[@edflaherty1887]

Extra tip - if you plan to do a round trip and are using paper tickets from the kiosk buy two . One for your first leg of the ride and another for the return . Especially if you are planning to just get back on again for the return trip. That saves having to rush on the turnaround. The schedule is set up so you have about 10 minutes between getting off and boarding for the return trip. The tour boats charge about $40.00 to $50.00 for the same experience. The only thing that you are missing is the narrated guide and lots of people. One can follow the route on a map apps on a phone to identify the sights . I would recommend one up the East River to see the city and one to Rockaway Beach to see Brooklyn . The route on the Hudson takes you to Staten Island near the Empire Outlets with wonderful views of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan . All three are worth it !

[@richshort8120]

Happy Saturday Thea, Beautiful vlog 140th Liked 👍 The boats I had taken over the years in this area were the Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Ferry before the Verrazzano Bridge was built, during the 64-65 World's Fair took a Ferry from New Jersey to the world's Fair, The Circle Line around Manhattan and also to the Statue of Library. Have a wonderful Saturday 👍😎 Edit: I took the Ferry from Hoboken to the WTC a few times as well to take a break from riding the PATH to Manhattan

[@jochencrazy4pix232]

Hi ! We went down Hudson River from Midtown West to Staten Island with St. George - line. And back to Manhatten with the Staten Island Ferry. Next time I wanna go to Rockaway ! 😀

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

So do I

[@iseemelanie]

Every time I visit NYC I get in at least 3-4 ferry rides. I absolutely love it, especially in the summer!

[@stevenroshni1228]

I take the ferry when I'm going to the waterfront. The Soundview and Rockaways routes are most popular since the subway doesn't serve those locations (conveniently). Coney Island would also be a useful link and they built the dock, just to take it back down due to environmental concerns. Coney Island trains are local in much of brooklyn and then the tracks lead to the Manhattan Bridge, bypassing the Wall Street area.

[@sudhirsekhri5898]

Superb coverage on Astoria ferry.

[@kirill_irtlach]

Thanks for the interesting and informative vlog, as always! Looking at the bridges in the video, I came up with a possible idea for one of your future videos (if this idea seems irrelevant, that's okay, I understand, I just wanted to share it) - what do you think about making a guide on metro routes which specifically move across bridges in the NYC? As far as I know, at least some of these routes should offer wonderful views of the famous Manhattan skyline. So, I guess, metro in New York may also be used as a transit must-have for tourists, just like the ferries you took and talked about in this video. :)

[@yaowsers77]

Lol I love ferry rides. I didn't usually take them but I get sea sick so I'll never be able to go on a regular big cruise so I go on ferries. Even in London!

[@davidh.2020]

You should mention the Staten Island Ferry. It goes by the Liberty Island on the way to Staten Island.

[@ix830]

North Carolina has several ferries along its coastal region. There was one close to my grandparents' house that we often rode when I was younger. There's also a ferry crossing the James River near Williamsburg, VA.

[@nickycha8428]

I love the east river ferry!

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

i love you

[@zhenfeiliu9535]

For the 9th day take the 6 train to Brooklyn bridge city hall and stay on there to see the ghost station

[@LaceyRoseLove]

I've only taken a ferry in Europe when I went from Croatia to Italy but I remember really loving it versus taking a flight. I definitely want to take the ferry whenever I visit New York. Thank you for the video!

[@jimmyboy131]

I've only ridden the ferry once, to and from Staten Island. But I'm an occasional tourist to the city so haven't had too many opportunities. But I'm glad to know about the East River ferry and I'll make it a point to ride next time I'm there!

[@ChasMusic]

Haven't ridden the NYC ferries, but now and then ride the San Francisco Bay ferries. Also rode a rope-pulled ferry in Hong Kong once (no longer exists) and a ferry near Vancouver.

[@ac3115]

My favorite NYC Ferry is Rockaway Ferry. A great alternative to the A Train. I have also been on the Bridgeport-Pt Jefferson Ferry which takes 1 hr 15 minutes to cross the Long Island Sound. Both ferries terminals are not far from train stations, which I recommend Thea to try it out (and to ride Metro North and Long Island Railroads long enough). Also there is Cross Bay Ferry which travels much farther away. The longest ferry that I have been on is Marine Atlantic, from North Sydney to Port au Basques. I have also been on BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Vancouver. I have also been on Black Ball Ferry to Victoria, as well as several ferries around Seattle. There are San Francisco Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry at where I live. They provide great alternatives to the bridge traffic.

[@MTAFan585]

I took the ferry twice in about 4 years ago for the South Brooklyn line from Wall Street to Bay Ridge and I didn’t like the whole experience but I enjoyed the ride

[@LifeBeautifulMess]

Boston Ferry to Provincetown! Love me a ferry ride on a nice sunny day.

[@tdchayes]

I took the Soundview ferry all the way to the end. (Not a commuter!) Lot's of New York to look at, and as mentioned far cheaper than the tourist cruises. The Rockaway ferry is also a great (inexpensive) tourist trip.

[@mpv314]

NY Waterway is ferry to New Jersey. Beautiful way to get to nyc and nj

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

You fixed the 50% glitch :)

[@anhtaa1]

Which NYC ferry should I take from pier 11 to see statue of Liberty and back? thank you for all your tips.

[@soullfire]

You were on Wall Street - now that's in my arena of blogging, haha. You had some extra time - you could have gotten pics of the Charging Bull and/or the Fearless Girl statues.

[@peterthehappywaiguoren]

already on the 8th day of transit!

[@thyagarajannatarajan6234]

ikr

[@ahmadfrw1]

I took the Rockaway Ferry. I like this route as you are South of Coney Island.

[@mood4eva98]

I love the ferry sooo much especially during summer nights I am sad that the price increased jumped compared to what it was earlier this year. It used to be the same fare of the subway

[@UNDERTAKER2621]

💞

[@soullfire]

What was the job you had where you commuted with the ferry?

[@alk61695]

The only thing that deterred me from riding the ferry is that they don't offer a free subway transfer. Sometimes I did on a nice day. Now that they raised the fare, I don't really take it anymore.

[@williamerazo3921]

State. island Ferry

[@cicchiamichael]

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[@D...M...A...]

Cuteness alert , Thea is in the wild ...

[@chuck1728]

I laugh when you spend a lot of time pointing out free clean batrooms in the city, Thos outside of NYC have no idea how important this information is. I have actually begged to use a bathroom in Times Square and was turned down flat. Sorry, this is for employees only! Wherever you are, Know your space including the nearest bathroom. You laugh but then visiting NYC each bathroom is find to be noted in your brain.

[@michaelwas8549]

That is the first thing i always think about having never been to NYC. Where does everyone go to the bathroom ha-ha. Maybe a bathroom location app would be a good idea!