- Explorer PassNew York Pass
- Must-sees
- Family-friendly
Up to 6 hours
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry
Up to 6 hours
See the Statue of Liberty up close and explore Ellis Island on the only official and authorised ferry service in NYC.
What visitors are saying
4.4Great staff and amazing value for money.
Dec 24, 2025Very busy ferry but queues managed very well by park staff
Oct 8, 2025No issues getting in but didn’t enjoy waiting in heavy rain to get through an incredibly slow security queue.
Feb 20, 2026It was an experience, beautiful up close but if you don’t get the go city pass, a lot of locals recommended to catch the Staten Island ferry for free & see lady Liberty from a far although up close is one for the books & very beautiful.
Dec 30, 2025It was easy to amend our booking on the Go City App.
Nov 7, 2025Crossing was calm, island amenities were clean and easily accessible.
Sep 12, 2025Very useful free audio guide on both sites.
Nov 9, 2025- Explore New York with The New York Pass®Your New York pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
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What you'll do
No New York visit is complete without an official welcome from Lady Liberty. Visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and explore Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants were processed upon their arrival in the United States. Statue City Cruises is the only official and authorized ferry service to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island.
Visiting the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City is a must-see experience for anyone who visits the area. The best way to get there is by taking a Liberty Statue Ferry which offers daily departures from Battery Park and New Jersey. The ferry tickets include admission to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Once you've boarded the ferry, you'll be taken on a scenic journey that will take approximately 40 minutes each way, with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the New York Harbor. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you approach Liberty Island, home to the famous copper sculpture known as the Statue of Liberty. On Ellis Island, explore exhibits about immigration history and be sure to check out stories shared by immigrants when they first arrived in the United States.
What's included
Round-trip ticket on the Ellis Island ferry
Full access to the grounds of both Liberty Island and Ellis Island
Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
Entry to Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Self-guided audio tour of the islands (available in 12 languages – Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish)
All taxes and fees included
Tour guides are not permitted in either museum
Crown and Pedestal access at the Statue of Liberty not included
Reservations
Booking required
You can book your spot up to 7 days in advance in the Go City app. You’ll need your order/pass number(s) and the email you used to purchase.
Please note:
Beware of unauthorized agents posing as Statue of Liberty employees. Statue Cruises is included with your pass—a genuine agent will never ask you to pay for access.
This attraction is extremely popular and gets booked up fast. If this is one of your 'must-sees', please reserve your spot as soon as possible!
For the best experience, we recommend visiting 2 hours after opening time.
Plans changed?
No problem, in the Go City app you can amend your booking up to 15 minutes prior to arrival.
Where you'll be
Castle Clinton at Battery Park (Lower Manhattan) OR Liberty State Park, New York, USWhere you'll meet
Departure point
Walk through The Battery to the boat slip.
How to get there
Stop 12, 13 or 14 on Downtown route
South Ferry / Bowling Green (Lines 4 & 5)
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
The Statue of Liberty is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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