Features & Capabilities

Commuting made comfortable with NYC Ferry. The app makes travel along the East River easier with paperless tickets, live scheduling, and real-time updates, all powered by Hornblower's state-of-the-art vessels.

Plan end-to-end trips, receive push notifications for the routes you care about, and even grab a 30-day Unlimited Pass—available in-app. NYC Ferry serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx at subway pricing, offering a greener, more enjoyable way to ride the water.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Rating:
4.90
(50,669)
210 new ratings
Version:
5.9.1 Last updated: 2026-05-18
Version code:
885741640
Creation date:
2017-04-24
Compatible devices:
Size:
119.49MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
NYC Ferry (v5.6.8)
513,817 4.83 (8,995)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyc-ferry/id1225258864

User Reviews

Users praise easy schedule checking and in-app ticketing, and view the ferry service as convenient and well‑run. However, top issues recur: heavy data usage, unreliable ticket activation and payments (Apple Pay/card failures and crashes), delays and misreported capacity, and weak map/route details. Some users also note missing offline functionality and widget support. Overall the app is useful and the service valuable, but reliability, billing, and navigation features need work to improve consistency.
Pros
  • Easy to check schedules and purchase tickets in-app.
  • The ferry service is convenient and well-run.
  • The app is efficient and provides a generally good user experience.
  • Helpful for buying tickets for others (e.g., helping family).
Cons
  • Excessive data usage; the app consumes a lot of mobile data.
  • Ticket activation and payments unreliable (Apple Pay failures, card declines, activation crashes).
  • Delays and misreported capacity reduce reliability.
  • Maps/routes are not as clear or user-friendly as they could be.
  • Offline tickets don’t work and offline functionality is limited.
Recent reviews
The NYC Ferry is the premium way to travel through the boroughs of NYC. With its amazing scenic routes and affordability for everyone I can’t think of a better way to experience the city of New York.
by Sh*****, 2026-05-17

Or maybe any transportation app. Accurate info and has simple UI
by or*****, 2026-05-11

In cold weather or rain we need some type of shelter
by G$*****, 2026-05-01
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