Chol Hamoed Sukkos Ferry Schedule

By Y.M. Lowy

During Chol Hamoed Sukkos, many people take advantage of the NYC Ferry for outings and travel around the city. To accommodate the many trips, here is the modified schedule for October 9–13.

Modified Weekday Schedule – October 9, 10, 13

● Governors Island: Served by the South Brooklyn route from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

● Governors Island Shuttle: From 9:50 AM, access is provided via the Governors Island–Wall St/Pier 11 shuttle.

○ Final departure from Wall St/Pier 11: 4:08 PM

○ Final departure from Governors Island: 5:20 PM

● South Brooklyn Route: Faster connections operate only during morning peak. Afternoon trips bypass Governors Island, running between Corlears Hook and Bay Ridge.

● Other Routes: Afternoon times on East River, Astoria, and Rockaway routes are adjusted to accommodate higher ridership.

Modified Weekend Schedule – October 12

● Governors Island Shuttle: Begins at 9:50 AM from Wall St/Pier 11.

○ Final departure from Wall St/Pier 11: 4:08 PM

○ Final departure from Governors Island: 5:20 PM

● South Brooklyn Route: Bypasses Governors Island; riders can transfer to the shuttle at Wall St/Pier 11.

● Red Hook/Atlantic Basin Shuttle: Runs 7:30 AM–1:00 PM, connecting directly to Wall St/Pier 11 to accommodate cruise-related demand.