This Week Only, Governors Island Ferries are Completely Free of Charge

Governors Island Hills
Governors Island Hills
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It's opening week on Governors Island and to celebrate, this week only there are free ferries running between the island and Manhattan as well as Brooklyn. Normal fare is $3 each way for adults.

In celebration of Governors Island's 2018 season, all ferries will be free opening week, between Tuesday, May 1 and Sunday, May 6! Ferries run daily from the Battery Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan and on weekends from Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6.

Check out the time tables to plan your trip.

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