Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• Feel the splendor of Lady Liberty as you walk in the shadow cast by her 151-foot tall figure.
• Learn about the experience of over 12 million immigrants who entered the United States through the now quiet halls of the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
• Explore the grounds of Liberty and Ellis Islands and enjoy the Audio Tour on each island.
• Get a deeper understanding of Lady Liberty’s history and what she stands for at the Statue of Liberty Museum, with its vast collection of historic and cultural artifacts.

Tips

• Minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult age 25 or older to board the ferry.
• Your reservation time is for your entry into the security facility, not your ferry departure time. You may enter the security facility line 30 minutes prior to your reservation time; we advise arriving up to an hour prior to your reservation time. Due to airport-level security, guests can expect to wait in lines of up to two hours at the Battery Park departure point. Alternatively, the Liberty State Park departure generally has shorter security/wait times.
• Reservation times 2pm or later will not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island.
• Statue City Cruises ferries cannot accommodate luggage; please find storage for your luggage prior to your departure.
• Audio tour headsets can be picked up and dropped off at Liberty and Ellis Islands. The tour is available in 12 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
• Learn more about what you'll experience with Statue City Cruises. For more information on getting to the ferry, click here.
• Crown Access: Crown access is not included and is only available directly from Statue City Cruises by advance reservation; visit statuecitycruises.com or call (877) 523-9849. Crown tickets often sell out months in advance. The climb to the crown is strenuous, with 393 steps from the main lobby to the crown with no air conditioning. There is a maximum of four tickets per Crown Reserve transaction. Visitors must be at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall to visit the crown. Read more about Crown tickets.
• Pedestal Access: Pedestal access is not included and is only available directly from Statue Cruises by advance reservation; visit statuecitycruises.com or call (877) 523-9849. Read more about Pedestal access.

Amenities

• Dining: Snack bars are available on all boats. Liberty Island has multiple food options. You may bring a picnic lunch, but large coolers are not allowed past security and no food or beverages are allowed within the Statue of Liberty.
• Gift Shops: Souvenirs available for purchase.

Best Time to Visit

• Avoid longer wait times by arriving at Battery Park before 10am or boarding from Liberty State Park, in New Jersey.

Accessibility

• All vessels and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Parking/Transportation

• Get information on public transportation and directions.

Reservations are required at the following attractions:
Empire State Building
Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Intrepid Museum

Reservations are recommended at the following attractions:
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Guggenheim Museum

Once you purchase your tickets, be sure to use our My CityPASS® app to make reservations and plan your attraction visits. Go to my.citypass.com to download the app for iPhone or Android or to use our browser-based web app.

You’ll find all of the information you need to reserve your times, plus attraction details such as hours and location, special offers, maps and more. We recommend making reservations as soon as possible for the best availability. To learn more before purchasing, click the link below.

See reservation and planning information.: New York CityPASS, New York C3 or New York C-All