KIDS RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES THIS SUMMER SEASON

Free Fares for Children Under 12 on NY Waterway Ferries 
Beginning Saturday, July 5 through Monday, September 1 

NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, has announced that this summer, kids will be able to ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan starting Saturday, July 5 and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. A maximum of two children, under the age of 12, will be permitted to ride when accompanied by one, single-paying adult rider.  

The ferry is a family-friendly, economical, and traffic-free way to get to the city and enjoy all the New York harbor has to offer. Soak up the sun on open air top decks and enjoy the view from the river routes. NY Waterway provides riders with free, multi-route shuttles from the Midtown terminal to popular areas and attractions. 

Several New Jersey ferry terminals offer low-cost parking. Riders can also reach many NY Waterway terminals by the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Line, NJ TRANSIT (rail & bus) and free NY Waterway buses.   

Visit nywaterway.com/kidsfree for more information. 

NY Waterway’s App 4.0 is available for download on the App Store & Google Play. NY Waterway ferry riders are encouraged to download the app to make it easier to access information and to purchase, store and activate ferry tickets.  

Get updates at 1-800-53-FERRY (7am-11am Monday thru Friday), nywaterway.com,  facebook.com/nywaterway​ or twitter.com/ridetheferry.