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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Entry Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry from Manhattan

Statue City Cruises: Official provider for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

★ 4.6 · 2,231 ratingsFlexible visit

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A ferry labeled 'Statue City Cruises' sails near the Statue of Liberty on a sunny day.

A woman and a child, wearing a green Statue of Liberty crown, look through a coin-operated viewer by a waterfront.

People walking near the entrance of the Statue of Liberty Museum, with greenery and modern architecture in the background.

A person examines a memorial wall with engraved names, with city buildings and leafless trees visible in the background.

A museum exhibit with various historical artifacts, a quilt on display, and visitors observing the items closely.

DurationFlexible visit

LocationNew York

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

The experience

Statue City Cruises: Official provider for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Take in the sights exactly like early American immigrants would have – without all the stress of moving house and country. This experience takes you on a boat cruise to Liberty Island. Think of this as a profoundly moving meditation on the nature of American ideals... plus a boat ride!

What’s included

Priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue
Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum
Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
Access to the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
Access to the Ellis Island Cafe
Audio tours of Liberty and Ellis Island
Roundtrip ferry service to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty National Monument) & Ellis Island (Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration)
New York City Guide
Self-guided Downtown Walking Tour
Discount on select attraction tickets

Not included

Access to the pedestal and crown
Guided tour
Locker

Where to go

Statue of Liberty

Castle Clinton National Monument

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: America/New_York

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Dress according to the weather

Tours operate rain or shine

Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed

Authorized guides and service animals are welcome

Allow at least 3 hours to see both islands

2 PM priority entry will not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island

Before purchase

Kids under 4 get in free, no ticket needed

Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult (25+)

Good to know

Statue Cruises is the only authorized provider with access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island

There are lockers available on the island for $2 (12 in x 12 in x 12 in size, quarters only)

The time that you choose is to join the queue to enter the Security Screening Facility, not a specific ferry departure. The wait time can be several hours, particularly during peak season, including summer, weekends, and holidays

*Getting there (Battery Park):**

Metro: 1 to South Ferry (last stop); 4 or 5 to Bowling Green

Bus: M1, M6 or M15 to South Ferry (last stop)

Ferries depart approximately every 25 - 30 minutes from the New York departure point

How to use

Please note that if you take the last boat, you won't have time to visit the two islands

Go to the meeting point: Castle Clinton National Monument

Show your smartphone voucher upon boarding

Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled reservation time

A link will be provided on your voucher to download your New York City Guide, self-guided walking tour and discount code for select New York attraction tickets

*Note:** Please be aware of unauthorized ticket vendors in Battery Park who may try to redirect guests from using their tickets. Authorized staff are located inside Castle Clinton or assisting at the ferry boarding line.

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