New York Beach Ferry - American Princess I - Whale, Dolphin, Bird, and Turtle Watching in NYC

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Nature lovers and sun worshippers behold - Beach Ferry Service to The Rockaways begins TBA

Spend a day relaxing on the beach, swimming, sun tanning, bird watching, fishing (check with local laws), or sightseeing at Riis Landing in Rockaway Beach Queens, New York. Ferries will depart from Pier 11, which is near South Street Seaport, Manhattan and a short walk from Wall Street, NYC.

Our Coast Guard approved ferry is operated by a team of expert captains and crew. The vessel is large, fast and comfortable. It has a capacity of 250 passengers. An open bar is available.

The Rockaway Beach bound ferry (weather permitting) will sail through New York Harbor where you can view The Statue of Liberty, The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Coney Island (Nortons Point) Lighthouse, Breezy Point, Jamaica Bay and The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge.