Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Tickets New York
- Duration5 hours
- Open onDaily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Meeting pointThe ferry security screening at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, Manhattan, or at Liberty State Park, Jersey City
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Overview
This ticket covers the round-trip ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with access to both islands and their museums and a multilingual audio guide on each. Your default option departs from Battery Park in New York, and an option from Liberty State Park in New Jersey is also available. The ticket does not include pedestal or crown access. It is a self-guided day, taking around five hours, and hotel pickup is not included.
Highlights
- Round-trip ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Default departure from Battery Park in New York
- Alternative departure from Liberty State Park in New Jersey
- Multilingual audio guides on both islands, including Arabic
- Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
- Skyline and harbour views; pedestal and crown access not included
Full Description
The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886. Sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi with an iron frame by Gustave Eiffel, it stands about 305 feet from the ground to the tip of the torch. Searching for Statue of Liberty tickets from New York usually leads to the ferry, the only way to reach Liberty Island, and this page covers the standard ticket.
On the island, you collect an audio guide and walk around the base at your own pace, with views over New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline. This ticket does not include the pedestal or the crown, so it is a ground-level visit. The Statue of Liberty Museum shows the original torch and tells the story of the monument.
Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum
Ellis Island was the main immigration station of the United States from 1892 to 1954, and more than twelve million people passed through it. The National Immigration Museum, in the historic main building, tells their stories through photographs, objects and recordings, and the vaulted Registry Room is a highlight.
Take the audio guide, read the personal accounts and see the rooms where new arrivals were examined and questioned. Genealogical research is not included in this ticket, but many visitors enjoy imagining the journeys of their own ancestors.
The ferry, departure points and security
Your default option leaves from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, near Castle Clinton. The other option leaves from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, which can be easier if you are staying on that side. How to get to the Statue of Liberty ferry: take the subway to South Ferry or Bowling Green, or the Hudson-Bergen light rail in New Jersey.
Everyone passes through airport-style security before boarding, so allow time at the screening facility. Only buy through official channels and ignore unofficial vendors who approach you in Battery Park.
Planning your day
Allow between four and six hours to see both islands, and choose an earlier departure, ideally before 1 pm, so you have time for Ellis Island. Later departures may not leave enough time for both islands. The best time to visit is a weekday morning outside the peak summer weeks.
Bring a passport or photo ID, comfortable shoes, water and weather-appropriate clothing. Large bags, glass items and drones are not allowed. Queues can be long at busy times, and audio guides are included on each island.
Itinerary
- Arrive at the departure pointGo to Battery Park in New York, or Liberty State Park in New Jersey if you chose that option, and pass security.
- Ferry to Liberty IslandBoard the ferry and enjoy views of the statue and skyline.
- Statue of Liberty and its museumCollect your audio guide, walk the grounds and visit the museum with the original torch.
- Ferry to Ellis IslandContinue by ferry to Ellis Island.
- Ellis Island Immigration MuseumExplore the museum with your audio guide, then return by ferry.
What's included
- Round-trip ferry from Battery Park, New York
- Access to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Audio guides in 12 languages, including Arabic and English
- Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
Not included
- Pedestal or inside-the-statue access
- Statue of Liberty Crown access
- Genealogical research on Ellis Island
- Food and drinks
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 4–12
- A half-day plan — about 5 hours
Not suitable for
- Visitors who want access to the pedestal or crown (not included)
- Anyone unable to pass airport-style security screening
- Guests carrying large bags or luggage, which are not allowed
Meeting point
There is no hotel pickup. If you chose the New York option, go to Battery Park in Lower Manhattan (near Castle Clinton) and follow the signs to the ferry check-in. If you chose the New Jersey option, go to Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Bring a passport or photo ID and your ticket on your phone, and arrive early for security.
Important information
- Pedestal and crown access are not included in this ticket.
- Bring a passport or photo ID, comfortable shoes and water.
- All visitors pass through airport-style security before boarding.
- Choose an earlier departure if you want to visit both islands; allow four to six hours.
- Unaccompanied minors, large bags, glass items and drones are not allowed.
- Only buy through official channels; ignore unofficial vendors near the departure point.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Statue of Liberty ferry ticket cost?
The price depends on the option and age category. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children for each departure point.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You make your own way to Battery Park in New York or Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
How long is the tour?
Plan four to six hours to see Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Young children are covered by the age categories shown in the booking panel; those under 17 need an adult.
What should I wear or bring?
A passport or photo ID, comfortable shoes, water and weather-appropriate clothing.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, when your date and departure time are available in the booking panel.
What is the difference between the options?
The default departs from Battery Park in New York. The other departs from Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Both include ferry, audio guides and museums.
Can I go inside the statue or to the crown?
No. This ticket does not include pedestal or crown access.
Are audio guides included?
Yes, on both islands, in several languages including Arabic.
What is the best departure time?
An earlier departure, ideally before 1 pm, so you have time for both islands.
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