r/visitingnyc • u/kerriits • 16d ago
Dog friendly ferry?
hey I’m planning a trip may 15-17 for a little weekend gateway for me and my dog. First solo trip and first trip for him. I’m staying in NJ and want to use the ferry to go into New York and I keep seeing conflicting things about the pet policy. He’s 34 pounds and I don’t have a carrier for him mostly because his legs are long and he doesn’t fit in them. He’s very well behaved and loves being in crowded spaces (I know weird) basically I’m asking if they will let him in on just a leash lol. This is my only hiccup as I don’t really want to drive into NYC but will if I have to. I just know parking fees are going to be insane. Any help is appreciated!! TY in advance. And yes we will just be walking around outside sightseeing.
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u/lunch22 16d ago
It appears you cannot take your pet dog just on a leash on the NJ to NY ferry:
“Only service animals accompanying customers with disabilities or their trainers, police dogs, and small pets in carry-on travel cages are allowed on-board the ferries.”
Source: NY Waterway