Seastreak Proposes New Passenger Ferry Service Between NYC and Atlantic City
What happened
A proposal was discussed involving Mayor Marty Small, casino executives, developers, and representatives from Seastreak regarding a new passenger ferry service between New York City and Atlantic City. The service, which would operate from Manhattan to Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget, could carry up to 600 passengers. Round-trip fares are estimated at around $150, with travel time projected at approximately 2½ hours.
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Why it matters
The proposed service would establish a direct operational link between Seastreak's business in New York City and the market in Atlantic City. If implemented, the increased passenger traffic could boost local tourism and casino revenue in Atlantic City.
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Who's involved
- New York CityCity through which the service connects
- SeastreakFerry company proposing the new service
- New JerseyState where Atlantic City is located
- ManhattanBorough of New York City serving as a terminal
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SeastreakSpeculative
The proposal could represent a core business expansion and a new revenue stream for Seastreak.
- New JerseySpeculative
Increased passenger traffic into Atlantic City could boost local tourism and casino revenue.
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The entities involved
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New York City
most populous city in the United States
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Seastreak
ferry company operating in New York, New Jersey, and New England
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