| It takes about 25 minutes to complete the ride in each way. You don't have to worry about the charge of the ferry since it is now free of charge. But riders must disembark at each terminal and reenter through the terminal building for a round trip by the ferry. You can also carry bicycles with you which may be taken on the lowest deck of the ferry and that is also free of charge. In earlier times ferries at Staten Island Ferry were equipped for vehicle transport. But since the attack of September 11, 2001 vehicles are not allowed on the ferry.
Route Information about Staten Island Ferry is necessary for the tourists who are planning a trip to New York City. Available ferries depart from the St. George Ferry Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. After departure the ferries arrive at the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan.
In Staten Island Ferry, passengers using wheelchairs are advised to use lower-level boarding at both the Terminals because of safety. All the passengers who are taking a trip on the ferry are required to comply with certain rules and restrictions because of safety measures.
The arrival and departure times of the ferry are subject to change. Post 9/11 the security measures in Staten Island Ferry have been increased manifolds. If you want to know more information about the heightened security environment in the ferry trips, you can call 311.
People should also know that no pets are allowed on the ferry with only one exception. Pets in cages and seeing-eye dogs can only be carried on the ferry.
Many people who take a ride on the ferry leave things behind them. So loosing articles on the ferry is not uncommon. So don’t be alarmed if you by mistake lose something on the ferry trip. The Lost and Found department is there to help you to find your lost article. The Ferry's Lost and Found Office remains open on all weekdays. You can contact the office from Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-5:00 pm.
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Staten Island Ferry is located in the St. George Terminal's waiting room, next to the NYPD Police Room. If you require some additional information or need assistance about your lost article, you can also call 311. If you inform about your lost article, the passenger service staff will search for the object and call the passenger back directly with the results of the search.
Wish you will have a happy and memorable journey on Staten Island Ferry. Have a nice journey on flights to New York.
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