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Nature lovers and sun worshippers behold - A new Ferry Service to Sandy Hook and The Rockaways has arrived!

Spend a day relaxing on the beach, swimming, sun tanning, bird watching, fishing (check with local laws), or sightseeing in Sandy Hook and Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and/ or Riis Landing in Rockaway Beach Queens, New York. Ferries will depart from Pier 11, which is near South Street Seaport, Manhattan and a short walk from Wall Street, NYC.

Our Coast Guard approved ferries are operated by a team of expert captains and crew. The vessels are large, fast and comfortable. They have a capacity of 250-300 passengers. Open bar is available. Free shuttle buses will be available to various destinations.

The Jersey Shore bound ferry (weather permitting) will sail you through New York Harbor where you can view Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse, The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hoffman Island, Swinburne Island, West Bank Lighthouse, and Romer Shoal Lighthouse.

The Rockaway Beach bound ferry (weather permitting) will sail through New York Harbor where you can view The Statue of Liberty, The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Coney Island (Nortons Point) Lighthouse, Breezy Point, Jamaica Bay and The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge.

More information to follow soon; please visit NewYorkBeachFerry.com for regular updates.

 

Rockaway Ferry - American Princess I

 

Sandy Hook Ferry - American Princess II

 


Directions to Riis Landing

Riis Landing (Former U.S. Coast Guard Station Rockaway) is just west of the Marine Parkway Bridge at 169 Street, Rockaway Point, New York 11697

Directions to Riis Landing via public transportation:

From Queens, take subway ("A" train to Broad Channel; transfer to "S") or Q53 bus to Rockaway 116th Street. Transfer to westbound Q22 bus to Beach 169th Street.

From Brooklyn, take Q35 bus over Marine Pkwy bridge to ferry.