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New York Statue of Liberty Ferry

TourTruth score 4.7 out of 10

Below average

149 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, explore their museums, and follow the stories of two landmarks with included audio tours.

About this tour

Set out from New York Harbor for a close-up visit to two landmarks that tell powerful stories of American history. This New York Statue of Liberty Ferry experience includes round-trip service to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with audio tours to guide your visit at your own pace.

On Liberty Island, walk the grounds around the Statue of Liberty and explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, where interactive galleries bring the monument’s story to life. Then continue to Ellis Island and visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, with exhibits tracing the immigrant experience through personal stories and historic displays. The ferry connects both islands in one outing, while included audio tours add context as you explore. Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to the islands. Your ticket time marks when to join the security screening queue, and waits can be lengthy during busy periods. Book your New York Statue of Liberty Ferry visit and experience these iconic sites firsthand.

Highlights

  • Cruise by ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and island grounds
  • Hear stories of both landmarks with included audio tours
  • Discover exhibits on immigration at the Ellis Island National Museum

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip ferry service to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Audio tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Not included

  • Pedestal or crown access

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Important information

  • All visitors must pass through airport-grade security before boarding
  • Your ticket time is when to join the security queue, not a specific ferry departure
  • Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 25 or older
  • Children 3 and under do not require a ticket
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  • No lockers are available at the Battery Park screening facility
  • Self-service lockers before the Statue of Liberty National Monument cost $2 and accept only 25-cent coins
  • Collect all locker items after your visit; the National Park Service is not responsible for valuables
  • Peak-season, weekend, and holiday waits can be lengthy
  • Ferries leave New York approximately every 20–30 minutes and New Jersey approximately every 35 minutes
  • 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. priority entry does not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island
  • Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation and wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official ferry service?

Yes. Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

What does the time on my ticket mean?

It is the time to join the security screening queue, not a specific ferry departure time.

Do children need tickets?

Children 3 and under do not require a ticket. Visitors 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 25 or older.

Can I visit Ellis Island with a 2 P.M. or 3 P.M. Priority entry?

No. Those entry times do not allow enough time to visit Ellis Island.

Are lockers available?

There are no lockers at the Battery Park screening facility. Self-service lockers before the monument cost $2 and accept only 25-cent coins.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.32 from 149 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.7.

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