The Statue of Liberty seen from the front, torch raised against a pale sky

Iconic Landmark & Ferry

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

4.7112,000 reviewsNew York

Duration
3 to 4 hours
Opening hours
Ferries depart Battery Park daily 8:30am to 3:30pm, seasonal variation applies.
Destination
New York

About

The ferry out from Battery Park is the only way to reach either island, and it is also the best angle on the Manhattan skyline you will get without a helicopter. Ellis Island's immigration museum, included in the same ticket, is worth the extra hour, the main hall where twelve million arrivals were processed is left largely as it was. Pedestal access is included with most tickets, crown access is a separate, much more limited allotment booked weeks ahead in high season.

  • Iconic
  • Ferry Included
  • Bucket List
  • History

Good to know

  • Most visits take about 3 to 4 hours.
  • Tickets from $24 per person.
  • Open ferries depart battery park daily 8:30am to 3:30pm, seasonal variation applies..
  • One of the highest rated iconic landmark & ferry experiences on the guide, at 4.7.

Location

Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004