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Corlears Hook ↔ Red Hook/Atlantic Basin

Timing, tickets, parking, bikes, and the details that matter before you board.

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Questions riders ask before this trip

Corlears Hook–Red Hook is a handsome zigzag across the lower harbor, not a straight shot. Weekday boats call at Pier 11 and Atlantic Avenue; the weekend extension adds DUMBO before those two stops. It is a rare one-seat waterfront connection, but the extra weekend bend nearly doubles the ride, so read the timetable for your day.

How early should I arrive for Corlears Hook–Red Hook?

Be at the landing before the posted departure with your ticket ready. Boarding is first-come, and Corlears Hook takes more walking than its Manhattan address suggests. Check the live South Brooklyn stop list as well as the time; special-day service can change around Pier 11.

Source: Official South Brooklyn route and schedule ↗
How do I pay for Corlears Hook–Red Hook?

The current regular fare is $4.50 one way. Buy in the NYC Ferry app or at a landing ticket machine, then show the activated ticket when boarding. Transfers to another NYC Ferry route are free for 120 minutes after activation; a ride back is a separate trip.

Source: Official NYC Ferry ticketing information ↗
Is parking practical at Corlears Hook or Red Hook?

No landing on this pair has a dependable NYC Ferry lot. The operator says parking is very limited near most landings and discourages driving. Corlears Hook is best approached through the Lower East Side park; Red Hook street conditions vary with cruise ships and events. Transit, bicycle or drop-off is safer.

Source: Official NYC Ferry landing parking guidance ↗
Can I bring a bike from Corlears Hook to Red Hook?

Yes, subject to the boat's roughly eight-to-ten-bike limit. A full rack can mean waiting for another sailing, so allow margin on a busy day. Bikes normally stay outdoors on the bow. Both ends connect naturally to waterfront riding and have nearby Citi Bike docks.

Source: Official NYC Ferry bicycle rules ↗
Is Corlears Hook–Red Hook a direct ferry?

It is a one-seat ride, but never nonstop. Regular weekdays run through Pier 11 and Atlantic Avenue, roughly 16 minutes in either direction. The regular weekend extension runs through DUMBO, Pier 11 and Atlantic Avenue, taking about 33 minutes toward Red Hook and 32 minutes back. NYC Ferry's September 28 through October 2, 2026 Sukkot timetable used the shorter stop pattern but took 23 to 27 minutes during that dated exception.

Source: Official Sukkot schedule notice ↗Source: Official South Brooklyn modified holiday timetable ↗Source: Official South Brooklyn route and schedule ↗
How do I reach Corlears Hook from the Lower East Side?

The landing is south of the East River Park amphitheater. NYC Ferry lists the M22 and M14A at Cherry and Jackson streets, the M21 at Grand Street and FDR Drive, and Citi Bike docks nearby. There is no subway entrance at the gangway, so check the park approach before setting out.

Source: Official Corlears Hook landing information ↗
Where does Access-A-Ride meet at these landings?

NYC Ferry lists 484 Cherry Street for Corlears Hook and 176 Pioneer Street for Red Hook. Use those exact addresses rather than the broad park or wharf descriptions. If you need boarding help, arrive before the queue moves and identify the request to the crew.

Source: Official South Brooklyn accessibility information ↗
Can I rely on a subway at the Red Hook end?

No. NYC Ferry lists the F/G at Smith–Ninth Streets, but Red Hook's B61, a bicycle or a planned pickup is usually the more realistic last leg. The landing is at Ferris Street and Clinton Wharf, so map the destination from there rather than from a neighborhood label.

Source: Official Red Hook landing information ↗