Traveling by fast ferry in New York and Washington

Traveling by a fast ferry is a way to feel a lifeline of many people, who have two, three or more ferry trips daily. Moreover, it is a must-do for those, who are on holidays in New York or Washington metropolitan areas. The companies, serving such areas as the Staten Island Ferry and Washington State Ferries, are considered the most reliable services of this kind, constantly seeking new measures to provide onboard the safety and security.

The Staten Island Ferry has been a municipal service since 1905 and currently carries over nineteen million passengers annually on its world class vessels. Particularly, the Staten Island Ferry operates three Kennedy class boats, two Barberi class boats, two Austen class boats and a new brand Staten Island Ferry boat "Guy V. Molinari", having entered the service in January, 2005.

Washington State Ferries carries more than eleven million vehicles and twenty six million passengers every year. Its fleet is famous for ferries of enormous capacity, such as the Jumbo Mark II-class vessels, Tacoma, Puyallup and Wenatchee, each carrying two thousand and five hundred passengers and two hundred and twelve vehicles. To travel with these two companies means to share unique experiences of millions of Washingtonians and New-Yorkers, who prefer a fast ferry to other types of transport.

A luxurious option is to travel by SeaStreak?s fast ferry, which is the most civilized commute to New York City and means indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms and a full service bar. SeaStreak provides fast ferry services daily and year-round from Atlantic Highlands and Highlands to Pier 11 Wall Street and East 34 Street.

SeaStreak America, Inc. is a leading company in reliving fast ferry services in the New York metropolitan area. The company offers high-speed catamaran services to points in Manhattan from Central New Jersey. A fleet of seven vessels ranges in capacity from one hundred and forty nine passengers to four hundred passengers. A wide array of special events and sightseeing cruises year round complements to a commuter service of SeaStreak.

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