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NYC Ferry

NYC Ferry

Explore NYC like never before

55K ratings
208 reviews
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Released
April 24, 2017
Updated
September 3, 2026

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Hornblower Cruises & Events
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This app offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to commute and explore New York City. It provides paperless ticketing, live scheduling with real-time updates, and a trip planner to discover new routes. Receive personalized notifications and consider an unlimited pass for frequent travel.

✓Paperless ticketing
✓Live scheduling
✓Real-time updates
✓End-to-end trip planner
✓Push notifications
✓30-day Unlimited Pass
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What users say about NYC Ferry

Reviews of NYC Ferry are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.9/5 from 55K App Store ratings. What users like most: efficient and convenient, great ferry experience. Top complaints: crashes and glitches, unreliable and late schedules. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Efficient and convenient
  • 🚢Great ferry experience
  • 👍User-friendly app
  • 💰Affordable transportation
  • 🌉Beautiful views and scenery

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️Unreliable and late schedules
  • 💳Payment issues and overcharging
  • 🗺️Confusing navigation and trip planning
  • 🚫Lack of customer support
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What's New in NYC Ferry

5.9.5

September 3, 2026

- Bug fixes

User reviews

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South Brooklyn delays

The South Brooklyn ferry has been late quite frequently. Yesterday the 8:10 am ferry was delayed by 10 or so minutes. The evening ferry departing from 34th street was late due to landing issues and repairs (so we were told). Some delays were approximately 50 minutes. The app didn’t work properly. The attendant told my daughter the ferry was broken and the ferry would be on time and then it was delayed by 50
Minutes and the attendant told my daughter to take another ferry to DUMBO. That was nonsense and not helpful. We understand the 34th street pier repairs are now completed yet we continue to experience delays on that South Brooklyn route in the evenings in the direction of Red Hook. Timeliness is becoming an issue.
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RRRed Hook resident

WTF

Terrible. Never could find a schedule from Soisson's Landing to Wall St. So cumbersome and unhelpful.
JJJeremy Joeface

I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry.

App good. Just a bit slow sometimes… and my tickets take a bit to load at the gate. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry. I love NYC Ferry.
YYumekima

Awesome ferry

Gerry
BWBig fat wet

Mostly functional but embarrassing it doesn’t show ferry delays

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezing and crashing

Bug

Inaccurate schedules and route information

Bug

Payment processing errors

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug

Login and account management problems

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved trip planning and route optimization

Feature

Real-time service updates and delay notifications

Feature

Ability to change account information

Feature

More ferry routes and increased frequency

Feature

Better integration with other transportation apps

Feature

FAQ

What does the NYC Ferry app do?

The app allows you to purchase and use paperless ferry tickets directly from your phone. It also provides live scheduling information, real-time updates on ferry movements, and a trip planner to help you navigate your journey across New York City's waterways.

What are the key features of the NYC Ferry app?

Key features include paperless ticketing for a green commute, live scheduling and real-time updates to avoid delays, an end-to-end trip planner for exploring routes, personalized push notifications for your preferred routes, and the option to purchase a 30-day Unlimited Pass directly within the app.

How much does the NYC Ferry app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for ticketing and planning. While ferry rides have a cost comparable to a subway ride, the app facilitates these purchases. An optional 30-day Unlimited Pass is also available for purchase within the app.

What areas does NYC Ferry serve?

NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower, serves New Yorkers across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx along the East River. The app helps you plan journeys within these service areas.

Can I use the app to plan a trip to different boroughs?

Yes, the app features an end-to-end trip planner designed to help you explore NYC by ferry. You can plan your journeys across the various routes that connect Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, offering a unique perspective on the city.