NYC Ferry

NYC Ferry

• Provides affordable and convenient transit for communities with limited transportation options.
• Supports growing neighborhoods.
• Increases the resiliency of NYC’s transportation network.

NYCEDC leads the planning and policymaking for NYC Ferry in addition to overseeing the development and maintenance of most existing landings. NYCEDC also manages the operator contract. Day-to-day operations and vessel maintenance are performed by Hornblower Group under a five-year agreement awarded in 2023.

2025 Ferries Report: Celebrating Progress, A Commitment to Growth, and Vision for Ferries in New York Harbor 

The Ferries Report provides a strategic narrative that reflects NYC Ferry’s past successes, current position, and future direction. This follows a year-long process to optimize the NYC Ferry route network.

NYC Ferry Forward: A Plan for a More Equitable, Accessible, and Financially Sustainable System

At the direction of former mayor Eric Adams, NYC Ferry and NYCEDC developed new strategies for improving the system, building on successes, and incorporating lessons from the previous five years of operations. Read the plan.

NYC Ferry Financials

NYCEDC reports all required financial information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in its annual audited financial statements, including expenses incurred by and assets owned by NYCEDC in connection with NYC Ferry. You can find information about NYC Ferry's operating, capital, and other costs via the links below.