Ferries in the USA

There are numerous ferry connections in the USA, which are important for both passenger and freight traffic. Some of the best known ferry ports are Seattle, San Francisco, New York and Boston. Seattle ferries connect the mainland with various islands and peninsulas in Puget Sound. In San Francisco, ferries are a popular connection between the city and the bay, including the dock for Alcatraz Prison Island. The Staten Island Ferry in New York City runs daily between Manhattan and Staten Island and offers impressive views of the Statue of Liberty. In Boston, there are ferry services to the Boston Harbor Islands and the Cape Cod Peninsula.