The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum
2+
Enjoys from2 years
1h
Duration30 min – 1h
OK
StrollerStroller OKThe operator says cabins are accessible for strollers, mobility devices and bicycles.
$
Child priceStandard MTA fare each way, $3, paid by OMNY tap or an unlimited pass
WC
Toilets and changingNot confirmed yet
Q
QueueShort queuesAvoid weekday rush hours, 7 to 10 am and 2:30 to 7 pm, when commuters fill the cabins.
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Best timeLate morning on a weekday, or just before sunset for the lights.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
A cheap win for ages 3 to 10, who talk about it more than the museums. Babies come along without trouble. Teenagers enjoy it but it is over fast, so add it to something else nearby.
It runs every 7.5 minutes in weekday rush hours and every 15 minutes at other times, from 6 am until 2 am, later on Fridays and Saturdays. The operator says cabins take strollers, wheelchairs and bikes. On the island there is a quiet riverside walk before you ride back, or you can return by subway on the F.
Tips for the visit
- Stand at the window on the bridge side for the best view on the way out.
- Use the same card or phone you tap on the subway. The tram takes OMNY.
- Service is every 15 minutes outside rush hours, so a missed cabin is a short wait.
Sources
Facts checked on Oct 5, 2026 against these pages: