Staten Island Ferry

FREE!!!!!
Could it be any better than that?
A true Yank recommended this to me in an attempt to save me from being stuck on an island for an hour or so. I'm so grateful to have been informed because the only difference between this and the actual ferry tour is that you will not ba able to acutally visit the island that the Statue stands on. However, you will still get amazing views of the Iconic lady as well as marvellous shots of the south side of Manhattan skyline.






















Just remember to make a day of this ferry experience and plan your day around Lower Manhattan so you don't spend your day travelling.
The ferry leaves approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays but check the timetable to be sure. Also be sure to get there a little early to beat the lines especially during peak hour times as this is the main mode of transport between the island and Manhattan. Still, the ferry is quite large and accomodating.