Staten Island Ferry Accessible Boarding
NYC Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island, New York - Richmond County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
New York City
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1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
NYC DOT publishes Staten Island Ferry accessibility details, including ADA terminal access, lower-level boarding for wheelchairs and mobility devices, lower-level authorization requests, and service-animal guidance.
NYC Department of Transportation operates the Staten Island Ferry, a free public ferry route between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 311
- Ages
- All ferry passengers, including passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
- Season
- Year-round ferry service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan.
- Cost
- The checked NYC DOT page says the Staten Island Ferry ride is free. Confirm terminal access, lower-level boarding needs, and any documentation timing before traveling.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Accessible ferry boarding
Ferry access information covering ADA terminal access, lower-level boarding for wheelchairs and mobility devices, lower-level boarding requests, service-animal guidance, and current trip confirmation steps.
- Ages
- All ferry passengers, including passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
- Season
- Year-round ferry service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan.
- Schedule
- The official page says the route operates between St. George Terminal and Whitehall Terminal and points travelers to current ferry information. Confirm current departures and late-night terminal closures before traveling.
- Cost
- The checked NYC DOT page says the Staten Island Ferry ride is free. Confirm terminal access, lower-level boarding needs, and any documentation timing before traveling.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official NYC DOT Staten Island Ferry traveler information page verifies free ferry service between St. George Terminal and Whitehall Terminal, ADA-guideline elevators and escalators in both terminals, required lower-level boarding for passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, lower-level boarding request instructions for other disability needs, an accessibility request email, service-animal policy, and ADA complaint information.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Accessible ferry boarding
the official NYC DOT page lists free ferry service, ADA terminal elevators and escalators, lower-level boarding for wheelchairs and mobility devices, lower-level access request instructions, service animals, and ADA complaint information
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Official NYC DOT copy names free ferry service, St. George Terminal, Whitehall Terminal, ADA elevators and escalators, lower-level boarding for wheelchairs and mobility devices, documentation requests, ferryaccessrequest@dot.nyc.gov, NYC311, service animals, and ADA complaint instructions.
Access notes to confirm: Ask NYC DOT or NYC311 about elevator status, lower-level boarding, mobility-device boarding, authorization timing for non-wheelchair lower-level access, security screening, service animals, late-night terminal closures, and current ferry schedules.
What we checked
What we found: The official NYC DOT Staten Island Ferry traveler information page verifies free ferry service between St. George Terminal and Whitehall Terminal, ADA-guideline elevators and escalators in both terminals, required lower-level boarding for passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, lower-level boarding request instructions for other disability needs, an accessibility request email, service-animal policy, and ADA complaint information.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceNYC DOT Staten Island Ferry Traveler Information
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Staten Island Ferry Accessible Boarding reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with NYC Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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