Roosevelt Island Ferry Service Overview Presentation By NYC Ferry Hornblower Operator - Service Starts August 29 On Astoria Route

Roosevelt Island Ferry service was the topic of a presentation at yesterday's Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Board of Directors meeting (full web cast of meeting should be available here).

As previously reported,

the Roosevelt Island ferry service on the Astoria Route is on schedule to begin August 29 and will cost $2.75, same price as a Metro Card but the Metro Card  is not accepted for payment on the ferry. Reduced fare options are available.

Ferry service will be from 6:30 AM to 10 PM and include food and beverage service, wifi and is wheelchair, stroller and bike friendly.

Below is info from presentation by NYC Ferry operator Hornblower

NYC Ferry RIOC Board Meeting by rooseveltislander 

and video of the complete presentation.



More on Roosevelt Island ferry service at previous post and NYC Ferry Astoria Route web page.