Tips for Pier 78
264 Pier 78 Tips
Drinks a little too high for beer and liquor
PLENTY of on-street parking for the TWILIGHT ride!!!
You decide for yourself
Eat and drink before boarding!
Try to get there early and find parking on the street. Expensive to park at Pier!
Where closed shoes...you will get stepped on with spiked heels!
Sit on the right side as you board; then switch on the way back
Busses slow at night
Buses slow @ night
Left side of boat going for NYC views, right side for Liberty @ end of ride
Left side of Pilot going is NYC side views, right side for Liberty @ end of ride
Bring Cash they do not accept Credit/Debit Cards
Seating is plentiful but sit on the upperdeck in order to clearly hear the tour guide.
Snacks are available.
Sitting was plentiful. It's best to sit anywhere on the upperdeck in order to hear the tour guide
We parked at a near by garage, unaware of the free waterway shuttle
Braought sandwiches and purchased beer--nice table seating outside.
Bring your own bottles
It get chilly at night, even during summer
Make sure to stay away from the huge exhaust fans on the upper deck