Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands

Love my daily commute!! Also, I must say the new Cafe Ladeda...set up in the terminal is a win win!! Delicious treats and coffee..how can you go wrong..thanks so much for setting that up saves me time on my commute! Staff is always a pleasure!

This was absolutely the best on the water experience I’ve had in New York City and I’m from here. You really don’t realize as a New Yorker how beautiful of a state you live in until you see it from a different perspective. Land or taking off from NYC looks good but there’s something about seeing her from the water that makes her much more breath taking. The level of customer service I received while aboard the SeaStreak ferry was phenomenal, and the food and drinks are reasonably priced. I don’t really see anyone really running up a tab here unless you have a large group with you. The ride to and from bear mountain was a smooth as can be the crew worked swiftly and efficiently to ensure a timely departure and arrival.

This place has a beautiful sunset and a chilling vibe. An awesome location to enjoy a breezy summer evening.

we took our first Whale Watch with Seastreak the other day and it was GREAT! everything was on time and according to schedule ... we saw a few humpbacks - they were beautiful (of course!) and a LOT of dolphins! lots! It was a beautiful site with NYC in the backround, then out to sea a little further , looking over at Sandy Hook and the beachline.. Beautiful. I'd give 5 stars, but it did seem a bit "crowded' - I wasn't sure, if during the pandemic they limited #s of people at all - there were a LOT of young kids and adults - who got a bit "roudy" (there is an onboard bar available) ... I think I would have LOVED a smaller crowd. But it's a BIG boat and there was space for everyone, just seemed like there were a lot of people (and yes, it was late summer - things finally opening up, etc...)
I can't wait to try one of their fall tours- I never knew about this amazing place in my own "backyard"!
if you're whale watching - bring a good lens - a big one! by law you need to be a certain distance from the whales (watch for tours that don't do this - it's ILLEGAL!) - we're in THEIR home, THEIR waters. Seastreak did a great job keep it's distance, but allowing everyone to get a good view from the decks. The naturalist onboard was helpful in giving info and directions about sightings and the types of whales and wildlife in the area. Be sure to get there on time and early too! Staff is very friendly and helpful too!

Took the family to NYC wanted to try something different so we did the ferry, very cool it goes across Shrewsbury River past Sandy Hook then Atlantic /Raritan Bay under the Verrazano Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty ,Down East River under Brooklyn, Manhattan & Williamsburg Bridge ,to East 34th Street port near the United Nations ,then back home ⛴️🌉🌉🌉🗽🌊