Sandy Hook Beach Ferry | From New York City

Your fastest way to New York City’s closest beach

Not only are the Sandy Hook beaches some of New Jersey’s best, they’re also the closest to New York City when you take a Seastreak ferry from E. 35th Street or Wall Street. We offer daily service between Sandy Hook and the city.

Sun, sand, waves, and lighthouses a short cruise from Manhattan

Have fun in the surf and sun at Sandy Hook Beach in the Gateway National Park, with lifeguards (through Labor Day), snack bars (through Labor Day), and restrooms. There are parks, fishing, bike paths, and historic lighthouses on Sandy Hook as well!

Daily service for your daytrip, weekend, or weeklong getaway

Our ferry service runs daily, with several trips per day, throughout the beach season and will get you to and from Sandy Hook Beach and New York City. Nearby Highlands and down the coast are restaurants, family activities, nightlife, and great places to stay. However you plan your trip, we’ll take care of getting you there and back.

Awesome experience onboard

Amenities abound including plush seating with spacious legroom, climate-controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360-degree panoramic windows, private his/hers bathrooms, and a full-service bar with cocktails, beer, wine, sodas, tea, coffee, and snacks.

For more information, check out the Sandy Hook route page.

A selfie of a young woman on the beach wearing sunglasses

A woman wearing sunglasses on the ferry with Manhattan in the background

A selfie of a young man on the stern of the boat with the wake in the background

Two young woman wearing sunglasses with the water in the background

Painted toes in the sand overlooking the beach

The sun's rays illuminating the clouds over the ocean.

A young man and woman take a selfie on the ferry

A selfie of a young woman on the beach wearing sunglasses

A woman wearing sunglasses on the ferry with Manhattan in the background

A selfie of a young man on the stern of the boat with the wake in the background

Two young woman wearing sunglasses with the water in the background

Painted toes in the sand overlooking the beach

The sun's rays illuminating the clouds over the ocean.

A young man and woman take a selfie on the ferry

“Besides offering a scenic, FAST 35-minute ride, Seastreak has two things going for it: plush, airplane-style seating that’ll make you feel like you’re going on a longer vacation, and a bar serving coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.”
Sheknows.com
“How I love this ferry ride to Sandy Hook and the Highlands of Jersey Shore! I do it more or less year round to get out of the bustle of Manhattan and in summer the ferry stops at Sandy Hook, a haven for beach goers and sports freaks a like. The bicycle lanes are a great way to get some cardio going and you can rent bikes at the ferry. The cute school buses takes you to and from one of the beaches you want to go to, some with concession stands. This is the best way to cool off from the heat and Seastreak has full bar service too!! Don't miss it while you are here”
Seastreak Customer
“If you have the time you really should think about this day trip. We took the first ferry from Manhattan to Sandy Hook at 8.45 am and it takes around 50 minutes. Comes back at 4 pm and the cost for 4 ( if you take the first ferry ) was $120 return. Fabulous value. Sandy Hook is fairly remote with no bars or restaurants (does have a few food vans) but after 3 hours on the beach we walked about 2 miles into Highlands and had a brilliant lunch overlooking the water at Bahrs Restaurant. Also brilliant. Came back on the ferry from Atlantic Highlands. Amazing day out and a great recharge of the batteries”
Mark P.

Schedule and Fares

For schedule and fares select your route to or from Sandy Hook Beach

Waves peacfully crashing onto Sandy Hook beach's shore

Sandy Hook Beach
New York City

: Between New York City & Sandy Hook Beach, NJ
: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend
: Daily
: East 35th St.
Pier 11
Sandy Hook Beach

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