A harbor outing doesn’t need to come with a sightseeing-cruise bill. Time Out reports that Zelle is covering NYC Ferry rides on a different route each Thursday in October—a promotion pitched as an affordable date idea, but just as useful for a solo waterfront afternoon.
- Thursday, Oct. 15: Rockaway-Soundview, as named in the article.
- Thursday, Oct. 22: South Brooklyn.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: Astoria.
- Cost: Free rides on that day’s featured route, not a systemwide free-fare day.
- Before going: Check NYC Ferry’s current schedules and service notices. Time Out doesn’t explain ticket redemption or promotion-specific boarding requirements; confirm those before heading to the landing.
The St. George and East River dates have already passed. The remaining dates are a simple excuse to pick a waterfront destination and make the ride part of the outing, rather than just the way to get there.