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Colin Jost and Pete Davidson are launching a Snapple-branded floating comedy club on a disused Staten Island Ferry after a trial run; backed by investors (about $280,000 for the vessel) and facing steep maintenance costs, the venture embraces the spectacle despite the ferry’s muggy interior and ongoing questions about the project.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost turned a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry into a free, one-night floating comedy show sponsored by Snapple, addressing criticism that they bought the vessel and proving the gimmick could reboot NYC’s comedy scene while delivering a brand activation that drew a young, engaged crowd.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost staged a one-night comedy show on a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, renamed Snapple Island Ferry for the event and sponsored by Snapple; a lineup of NYC comics performed on a hot, stationary boat, with Jost poking fun at the ferry’s impulsive purchase, as authorities and investors continue to debate the vessel’s future beyond the evening’s laughs.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost will host a one-night-only free stand-up show aboard the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry John F. Kennedy on Sept. 17, with six emerging acts; tickets go online daily at 3 p.m. ET from Sept. 3–8 and are limited to one pair per person, at Pier 17, South Street Seaport. The event, branded as the Snapple Island Ferry, is produced by The Stand Group, which co‑purchased the ferry for $280,000 in 2022; the vessel, built in the mid-1960s and retired in 2021, has previously hosted events such as a Tommy Hilfiger runway show in 2024.
A Dunkin’ Donuts employee aboard the Staten Island Ferry was filmed washing his bare feet in a kitchen sink, prompting a NYC Health Department probe into food-safety practices near food prep; witnesses called the scene revolting, and Dunkin’ has not commented.
Colin Jost revealed Scarlett Johansson’s one-word reaction to his 2022 purchase of a decommissioned Staten Island ferry: 'We?' He described how he and Pete Davidson, plus a partner, bid $280,100 for the non-operational vessel and planned to turn it into a floating event space, a process hampered by permits and environmental regulations.
The article humorously suggests that Pete Davidson and Colin Jost might regret their purchase related to the Staten Island Ferry, amidst various NYC news updates including a crash on Eighth Avenue and sanitation efforts in Brooklyn.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, purchased for $280,100, is set for a $34M renovation to become a traveling hotel, restaurant, and bar with multiple bars, restaurants, a furnished patio top deck, 24 hotel rooms, and two clubs. The 1965 boat, named the John F. Kennedy, will be transformed into a floating barge that will travel between locations like New York City and Miami, subject to building codes wherever it docks. The project, which is still in the planning stages, aims to create a unique hospitality-entertainment space while preserving the historic vessel's legacy.
Plans for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's decommissioned Staten Island ferry are finally taking shape, with architect Ron Castellano revealing details of the future floating entertainment complex and hotel, including six bars, two venues, outdoor event space, two restaurants, and 24 hotel rooms with private sundecks. The boat, which can be tugged around, may travel between New York City and Miami, but the timeline for completion and setting sail remains uncertain.
Saturday Night Live stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have revealed plans to transform the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, which they purchased in an auction for $280,000, into a $34 million multi-functional venue featuring hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The 300-foot long ferry, co-invested by the comedians and The Stand comedy club owner Paul Italia, will also include private sundecks and may potentially feature a floating pool. The duo plans to dock the ferry in New York City during the warmer months and move it to Miami for the winter season, with the construction phase currently underway.
Comedian Pete Davidson revealed that he and Colin Jost are "in the hole" financially after purchasing a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry with plans to transform it into a bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue. The 57-year-old vessel, named M.V. John F. Kennedy, was bought at a city auction in January 2022. However, the new owners have encountered problems, including asbestos and cockroaches, according to a former crew member. Despite the challenges, the owners remain determined to make the project a success.
"Saturday Night Live" cast members Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have revealed their business plan for the Staten Island Ferry they bought last year. The duo plans to turn the ferry into a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotel during the summer months in New York, and then tow it to Miami for the winter. Despite joking about the purchase, Davidson admits they have actually put thought into the venture and are currently in the planning stages.
Comedian Pete Davidson jokes about being "in the hole" after purchasing the Staten Island Ferry with Colin Jost, revealing plans to turn it into a traveling concert venue with a restaurant, movie theater, and hotels. Davidson admits they were "very stoned" when they made the decision and finds it funny that the purchase will be a lifelong problem for him and Jost.
Comedian Pete Davidson reveals that he is facing financial difficulties after purchasing a decommissioned Staten Island ferry with his former "Saturday Night Live" co-star Colin Jost. Davidson jokingly admits that he had no idea what he was getting into when he sent a deposit for the ferry, which they plan to renovate into an entertainment space. The goal is to dock the ferry in New York during the warmer months and use it as a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotel, with the possibility of tugging it to Miami in the winter. Despite the financial challenges, Davidson finds the situation amusing, while Jost is determined to make the venture a success.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost provide an update on their plans to turn an old Staten Island Ferry into a comedy and entertainment venue. Davidson reveals that they have seen computer mock-ups for the ferry's interior and are currently seeking investors. The project is estimated to be about five years away from completion. The ship will feature a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotels, while maintaining the original exterior. The ferry will dock in New York each April and travel to Miami during the winter.