The NYC Ferry has had a record-setting start to the year, with more than 1,081,878 riders traveling onboard the system between January 1 and March 31, 2024.
Between January and March 2024, the East River, Astoria, Soundview, and St. George routes each exceeded 2023, with the East River Route serving an increase of more than 41,455 passengers, according to a news release.
The record-setting start to 2024 comes as NYC Ferry begins its spring schedule to meet increased demand during the warmer months.
NYC Ferry’s Spring 2024 schedule, which began on Saturday, March 30, includes the South Brooklyn route resuming service to Governors Island on weekdays and weekends. The NYC Ferry will provide early-morning weekend service between Red Hook and Pier 11 from 7:30 am until 9:00 am when cruise ships are at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: April 8; May 4, 5, 12 and 19.
“NYC Ferry is off to another record-breaking start to the year as we continue to see more and more New Yorkers utilize our ferry system and waterways,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President & CEO Andrew Kimball. “NYC Ferry and NYCEDC are moving full steam ahead as we continue to create a more accessible, equitable and fiscally sustainable ferry system for all New Yorkers to enjoy.”
Some departure times on the South Brooklyn routes have changed to provide more reliable service during peak times. Please review schedules at ferry.nyc or in the NYC Ferry app to view changes.
