Govenors Island National Monument - Facilities

Operating Hours & Seasons

Governors Island National will re-open on May 31, 2008.

2008 Ferry Access Schedule (beginning on May 31).

Guided programs and ferry access will begin on that day.

Monday -Tuesday: Governors Island is closed.

Wednesday, Thursday:

On these days access to Governors Island is by free guided tour only.
National Park Rangers and Volunteers lead guided walking tours of Governors Island starting with the ferry departure from Manhattan at 10 AM and 1 PM.
Tours are limited to 60 individuals on a first come first served basis.
Free tickets for the tour will be distributed at the ferry terminal at 9 AM for the 10 AM tour and 12 PM for the 1 PM tour. If you are on the 10 AM tour, you will take the 12 PM ferry back to Manhattan. If you are on the 1 PM tour, you will return to Manhattan on the 3 PM ferry.
Groups of 10 or more will require reservations and is based on staff availability. Please contact the park at 212-825-3045 for more information.
 

Safety:

Walking tours will last about 1.5 hours and will cover 1.5 miles.
Tour route may be strenuous.
Services and facilities are extremely limited. Since there is no food or drinking water on the island, we recommend that you carry two quarts (about 2 Liters) of water and a salty snack. If you have concerns, please contact the park at 212-825-3045
 

Fridays - Sundays:

Governors Island is open to public access. The Ferry will leave from Manhattan every hour on the hour from 10 AM to 3 PM on Friday and 10 - 5 on Saturday"s and Sunday"s..
On Friday"s, the Ferry will return to Manhattan every hour on the half-hour from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last returning ferry is at 5 PM.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Ferry will return to Manhattan every hour on the half-hour from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM with a final clearing boat at 7 PM.
Free Park Ranger and Volunteer programs, lectures and short introductory tours are offered throughout the day. Free self-guided walking tour sheets are also available.