Statue of Liberty Ferry & Ellis Island Ticket
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Experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with an official admission ticket from Statue City Cruises. Enjoy round-trip ferry transportation from Battery Park in New York or Liberty State Park in New Jersey and visit both historic islands during your trip.
Explore Liberty Island and admire the Statue of Liberty while enjoying views across New York Harbor. Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum to discover exhibits about the monument’s history, then continue to Ellis Island and explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Self-guided audio tours are included, allowing you to discover both islands at your own pace.
Your ticket provides access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island, along with the included museums and ferry transportation. The scheduled time on your ticket indicates when to join the security screening queue, not a guaranteed ferry departure time. Arrive at least 30 minutes early for security screening and boarding. General Admission does not include access inside the Statue of Liberty monument.
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Statue of Liberty Ferry & Ellis Island Ticket Price & Options
Highlights
- Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Enjoy round-trip ferry transportation
- Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Use self-guided audio tours during your visit
- Enjoy views of New York Harbor
- Depart from New York or New Jersey
What's Included
- Admission to Liberty Island
- Admission to Ellis Island
- Round-trip ferry transportation
- Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Entry to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Self-guided audio tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
What's Not Included
- Access inside the Statue of Liberty monument
- Pedestal access
- Crown access
- Guided tour
- Transportation to or from the departure point
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Adult : 13 - 61 yr
- Child : 4 - 12 yr
- Senior : 62 - 99 yr
Things To Know
- It is recommended to schedule at least three hours to see both islands.
- Ferries depart about every 20-30 minutes. Schedules change seasonally. Taking late ferries may not allow time to visit Ellis Island. Go to statuecitycruises.com for schedule details.
- The ticket time indicates when you should join the queue for security screening, not the ferry departure time. All visitors must pass through airport-grade security procedures. During peak season, including summer, weekends, and holidays, the wait time may take from 15 minutes up to several hours.
- It is recommended to include ample time and maintain a flexible schedule for boarding the ferry and clearing the Screening Facility.
- New York departures: The Security Screening Facility and ferry departure is located next to the View Restaurant. Proceed directly to security screening and skip the ticket off at Castle Clinton. You may be approached by unlicensed vendors in Battery Park with misinformation and do not sell official entry tickets. Proceed directly to Security Screening with your ticket.
Location
- Address: Liberty Island, New York, NY, USA
Terms Conditions
- Please refer to the cancellation policy and cancellation deadline displayed on the individual tour/activity page at the time of booking, as terms may vary by product.
- Free cancellation/refund is only available when the cancellation request is received within the stated cancellation period. Cancellations received after this deadline may be non-refundable.
- If the operator fails to provide the service, a 100% full refund will be issued, and JTR Holidays will bear the bank processing fee for the cancellation.
- If the customer initiates the cancellation, a bank processing fee of 4% will apply.
- Some activities are timeslot-based and must be used within the specific date and time slot selected at the time of booking.
- Date or time changes are subject to availability and supplier approval, and are not guaranteed.
- No refund will be issued for no-shows, late arrivals, unused tickets, or partially used bookings after the scheduled date.
- A date must be selected before proceeding to checkout this applies to both dated and open-dated tickets. For dated tickets, this is your confirmed visit date. For open-dated tickets, this selected date is used for processing purposes only, and the ticket remains valid for use anytime within its stated validity period.
- Entry/participation is subject to the inclusions listed under the specific option selected at the time of booking.
- Temporary closures, maintenance, weather conditions, or supplier cancellations may occur and are beyond our control.
- Customers must comply with the respective attraction/operator's entry requirements, age/height restrictions, identification requirements, and safety rules.
- The management of the respective activity, attraction, or venue reserves the right to refuse entry or participation for non-compliance with their rules and regulations.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation of at least 48 hrs before travel date: 100% refund
- Extra cancellation or refund fees may apply. Any cancellations falling outside of the above policy are strictly non-refundable
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FAQs
Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.
You can easily book your tickets online right here on this website through our official link to Statue City Cruises, the exclusive authorized ticket provider.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and your ticket on your phone or a printed copy. Don’t forget water and a camera to capture the stunning views.
Plan to spend at least three hours to explore both islands properly, including museums and self-guided tours.
This ticket includes admission to Liberty and Ellis Islands and their museums, but it does not include pedestal or crown access inside the Statue of Liberty.
If you cancel at least 48 hours before your travel date, you get a full refund. Cancellations outside that window are non-refundable.
Yes, children aged 4 to 12 are welcome, and there are designated ticket categories for adults, seniors, and kids.
Ferries depart roughly every 20-30 minutes, but schedules vary seasonally, so it's best to check the latest times during booking (subject to change — please confirm at time of booking).