Haverstraw ⇄ Ossining • Saturdays & Sundays, May 24 – October 12
Skip the car—explore Westchester & Rockland Rivertowns the easy way. NY Waterway’s popular weekend ferry between the Haverstraw and Ossining riverfronts returns this Memorial-Day weekend with an extended season through mid-October.
Quick Facts
- Service window: May 24 – October 12, 2025
- Operating days: Saturdays & Sundays
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (first boat at 10 AM, last return at 7 PM; departures about every 60 min)
- Terminals:
- Haverstraw Ferry Landing – brand-new, air-conditioned terminal with free parking
- Ossining Metro-North Station – one block from the train platforms
- Perfect for: Hudson River day trips, farmers markets, waterfront dining, river-view cycling—bikes welcome!
- Fares & tickets: Pay onboard with credit/debit or in the NY Waterway mobile app
- More info: Full schedule below.
Why You’ll Love the Ferry
- Stress-free travel – No traffic, tolls, or parking hassles
- Breathtaking views – Hudson Highlands scenery from the water
- Car-free adventures – Easy connections to Metro-North, riverfront trails, breweries, and shops
- Brand-new terminal – Bright, modern waiting area at Haverstraw Landing
Plan Your Day
- Sail over & savor Ossining
- Waterfront bites at 3 Westerly or The Boathouse
- Sweet treat at Penny Lick Ice Cream
- Craft brew or latte at Here Coffee + Beer
- Downtown dining & drinks at Sing Sing Kill Brewery (≈ 15-min walk)
- Stretch your legs
- Sing Sing Kill Greenway (≈ 19-min walk)
- Old Croton Aqueduct Trail for miles of shaded river views
- Explore even more
- Hop on Metro-North’s Hudson Line—just one block from the ferry—to reach Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, or the Yonkers Waterfront in minutes.
- Return in style – Boats leave hourly; simply pick the time that suits your schedule, tap your ticket, and cruise back to Haverstraw’s free parking lot.
CLICK ON LINK to download ferry ticket app
https://www.nywaterway.com/app.aspx
Ticket booth available in Haverstraw but not in Ossining. For faster boarding download the app.
https://www.nywaterway.com/HaverstrawToOssiningRoute.aspx
$4.50 adult each way; kids under 5 free, $2.25 seniors each way
