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NYC Statue City Cruises: Official Statue of Liberty Tickets

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About the activity

Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Statue City Cruises, the official ferry. Discover both islands and their museums at your own pace with audio guides and enjoy skyline views.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Audio guide
    Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Duration
    5 hours
  • Includes
    • Roundtrip ferry service
    • Access to Liberty Island
    • Access to Ellis Island
    • Self-guided audio tour of Liberty Island
    • Self-guided audio tour of Ellis Island
    • Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
    • Entry to Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
    • Access to the Statue of Liberty Crown
    • Pedestal or inside the statue access
    • Genealogical research on Ellis Island
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Official ferry access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • Discover the history of these attractions with multilingual audio guides
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum featuring Lady Liberty's original torch
  • Enjoy breathtaking NYC skyline and harbor views

Description

Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, offering the exclusive way to experience these iconic landmarks up close. Hop on board the ferry and enjoy a self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island departing from New York City or New Jersey. Visit Liberty Island, explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and learn fascinating facts as you go.

Begin your experience by departing from Battery Park in NYC or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ, both easily accessible by public transportation or car. Once you arrive at the meeting point, bypass the ticket line with your pre-purchased ticket.

Board the ferry and enjoy impressive views of Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline. Take note of the ferry’s return times to plan your day. Your ticket gives you access to explore two attractions: Liberty Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island.

Upon arrival at Liberty Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide and begin exploring the history of the Statue of Liberty. Take in breathtaking views of New York Harbor and enjoy time to explore the grounds at your own pace. Children also have the opportunity to enjoy a special narration of this self-guided tour.

When you’re ready, return to the ferry and continue to Ellis Island. Upon arrival, pick up your multilingual audio guide at the Immigration Museum and explore what was America’s busiest immigration station for over 62 years. Walk in the footsteps of millions of people from around the globe who passed through here seeking a new beginning in America.

When you are finished, return to the ferry and make your way back to your original departure point.

Good to know before you go
  • Not all departure times offer access to Liberty Island, 2pm and later priority entry will not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island.
  • Please be aware of unauthorized vendors inside Battery Park who may attempt to redirect you or encourage you to purchase additional tickets. If you need assistance, Statue City Cruises staff are available inside Castle Clinton or managing the ferry boarding lines.
  • If you wish to explore both islands, it is recommended to choose a departure time earlier than 1:00 PM
  • Give yourself 4-6 hours to enjoy the attractions.
  • Lines to enter the State of Liberty can be longer than a 3-hour wait.
  • All visitors boarding a Statue City Cruises departure to Liberty and/or Ellis Island must pass through airport grade security procedures in the Screening Facility.
  • All prohibited items will be confiscated and retained by the United States Park Police.
  • People aged under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 25 years old or older
  • Children aged 0-3 are free.
Meeting point

General Admission from New York - Without Pedestal Access

General Admission from New Jersey - Without Pedestal Access

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-61 years
  • Seniors
    62-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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