#12DaysofNYCFerry is here to bring some holiday cheer to our riders!
The twelve days include giveaways, promotions from some of your favorite local businesses, and onboard activities. Follow the calendar to be sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun.
12/13 | 30-Day Pass Giveaway: NYC Ferry Trivia
We’re giving away a 30-Day Pass to an NYC Ferry superfan who can answer some trivia correctly. The contest will start at 4 PM on our Instagram story; the winner will be chosen from the first 100 people who participate. Follow us on Instagram to tune in for a chance to win.
12/14 | 30-Day Pass Giveaway: Who will you bring on your next ride with NYC Ferry?
NYC Ferry wants to know how it helps you on a day-to-day basis! Comment down below how NYC Ferry has benefited you and tag a friend who should join your next trip with us for a chance to win a 30-Day Pass! The giveaway closes at midnight tonight and the winner will be announced tomorrow morning at 10 AM.
12/15 | Pies ‘N’ Thighs and South Street Seaport Museum
Pies ‘N’ Thighs is giving you 10% off of your meal from December 15th to December 24th. The restaurant was once a beer storage closet and has since transformed into a restaurant of comfort food. Their menu features items such as donuts, chicken and waffles, and smoked-pork. Pies ‘n’ Thighs is a 13-minute walk from the South Williamsburg landing on the East River route.
The South Street Seaport Museum wants to show you the history of New York City as a port city. Learn more about the city’s critical role in the development of the United States. The museum is giving NYC Ferry riders $10 off of their ticket from December 15th to December 24th. Tickets must be purchased before December 24th. Take any NYC Ferry route to Wall St.- Pier 11, and the museum is a 6-minute walk from the landing.
12/16 | Hole in the Wall and Pink Olive
Dine at Hole in the Wall and receive 15% off your meal! This restaurant serves excellent coffee and specials that are inspired by what’s in season. The promotion will take place from December 16th to December 24th. Take any NYC Ferry route to Wall St.- Pier 11, and the museum is a 6-minute walk from the landing.
Pink Olive is giving NYC Ferry riders 10% off to feed your imagination! The team at Pink Olive searches for unique items that are unique, inspiring, and whimsical for you to express your creative spirit. This promotion begins on December 16th and ends on December 24th. Pink Olive is a 16-minute walk from the Stuyvesant Cove landing on the Lower East Side route.
12/17 | Black Fox Coffee and Red Hook Lobster Pound
Black Fox Coffee knows that coffee can be a vital part of your day, so they’re giving you 10% off of coffee from December 17th until December 24th. Through their countless cups of coffee served, Black Fox Coffee exemplifies quality, customer service, and consistency. Take any NYC Ferry route to Wall St.- Pier 11, and the museum is a 6-minute walk from the landing.
There’s never a bad time for lobster! Red Hook Lobster Pound is giving you 10% off of your meal from December 17th to December 24th. Their menu features everything seafood that you can imagine. Red Hook Lobster Pound is a 5-minute walk from the Red Hook landing on the South Brooklyn route.
12/19 | Dolce Brooklyn
There’s no such thing as it being too cold for gelato. Dolce Brooklyn is giving you 10% off gelato from December 19th until April 1st, 2020. The flavors of their gelato change seasonally and the fruits featured in many of their flavors are sourced from local farmers’ markets. Dolce Brooklyn is a 4-minute walk from the Red Hook landing on the South Brooklyn route.
12/20 | BLACKBARN Restaurant
BLACKBARN gives you American food in the comfort of a modern barn. The dishes are classic and the atmosphere is rustic yet modern. The promotion will begin on December 20th and end on December 24th. BLACKBARN is a 20-minute walk from the E 34th St. landing. This landing is shared by the Soundview, Lower East Side, Astoria, and East River routes.
Ride with NYC Ferry on the East River route, from 12 PM to 3 PM, for an afternoon of coloring! Enjoy the ferry-themed coloring books while riding on the East River. Don’t forget to also grab an NYC Ferry tote bag while supplies last. Happy #12DaysofNYCFerry!
12/21 | Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse and Anella
Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse specializes in serving top-notch steakhouse cuisine in a comfortable and relaxing dining environment. They want you to experience their exquisite dishes yourself and are giving NYC Ferry rider 10% off their meal from December 21st to December 24th. Their menu also features fresh seafood and pork chops. Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse is a 15-minute walk from the E 34th St. landing. The Soundview, Astoria, Lower East Side, and East River route all stop at this landing.
Anella is known for its cozy interior with its delicious seasonal menu. Anella is giving NYC Ferry riders a free appetizer or dessert from December 21st until December 24th. Their menu features items from omelets to cauliflower steak and tiramisu for dessert. Anella is a 7-minute walk from the Greenpoint landing on the East River route.
12/22 | Barano and Ample Hills Creamery
Barano is a wood-fired seasonal Italian restaurant. All of the pasta at Barano is made by hand at the restaurant, as well as their mozzarella cheese. Enjoy 10% off of your meal at Barano from December 22nd until December 24th. Barano is a 5-minute walk from the South Williamsburg landing on the East River route.
Who’s in for a sweet treat at Ample Hills Creamery? Ample Hills Creamery has grown since its launch in 2011, and rightfully so. The flavors are always expanding and being reimagined, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. NYC Ferry riders can enjoy 10% off of their scoops from December 22nd to December 24th. Ample Hills Creamery is a 2-minute walk from the DUMBO landing on the South Brooklyn and East River route.
12/23 | Du’s Donuts On Board
Join us on the NYC Ferry Astoria route tomorrow morning for a sweet start to the day! Du’s Donut & Coffee embodies what a true donut should taste like while also remaining inventive with the flavors. The donuts served at Du’s Donuts are insanely Instagrammable as well, so don’t forget to snap a pic and tag #NYCFerry! We’ll be giving away Du’s Donuts on select NYC Ferry boats during your morning commute with us on our Astoria route while supplies last.
12/24 | Annual Pass Giveaway: Share Your Commute with NYC Ferry
NYC Ferry wants to hear why you’re thankful for us! We strive to make commuting easier and want to see how we help you commute. Post a video of your morning commute on Instagram with the hashtag #12DaysofNYCFerry for a chance to win an ANNUAL PASS! The winner will be announced on December 26th.
To redeem promotional offers:
A valid NYC Ferry ticket or receipt must be shown for all promotions at local businesses and restaurants. The promotions are active from said date until December 24th, 2019.
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Contest Rules & Regulations
30-Day Pass Giveaway: NYC Ferry Trivia Contest Rules & Regulations
30-Day Pass Giveaway: Who will you bring on your next ride with NYC Ferry?