Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Tickets
Price on requestAbout 4 hoursTicket
Round-trip ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with access to the grounds and the Immigration Museum. Pedestal and crown access are separate, limited, and sell out months ahead.
- DurationAbout 4 hours
- Tour typeTicket
- PickupBattery Park ferry terminal
- CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
No booking fee, ever
The ticket costs what the venue charges. Nothing on top.
Instant mobile voucher
Straight to your phone the moment you book.
Honest slot advice
We tell you which entry time is actually worth having.
The day, hour by hour
Before you goTake the first ferry
The 09:00 sailing is transformative compared with midday: shorter security, emptier island, better light on the statue.
SecurityAirport-style screening at Battery Park
Allow 45 minutes in summer. This is the queue that eats people's mornings.
Liberty IslandAbout 90 minutes
The grounds walk circles the statue. Without pedestal tickets you cannot go inside, and the outside is the point anyway.
Ellis IslandAbout 90 minutes
The Immigration Museum is the sleeper hit of New York — most visitors expect to pass through and stay two hours.
What to bring
- The mobile voucher and photo ID
- A warm layer — the harbour wind is much colder than the street
What your price includes
Included
- Round-trip ferry, Battery Park to Liberty Island to Ellis Island
- Liberty Island grounds access
- Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Audio guide at both islands
Not included
- Pedestal or crown access — separate ticket, book months ahead
- Food on the islands
Questions people actually ask
Can I go up inside the Statue of Liberty?
Only with a pedestal or crown ticket, which are strictly limited. Crown tickets typically sell out three to six months ahead. If that matters to you, book it before you book flights.
Is the free Staten Island Ferry a good alternative?
It passes the statue at a distance and costs nothing, which is genuinely worth doing. It does not land on Liberty Island, so you never get close. They are different experiences, not substitutes.
How long does the whole thing take?
Four hours realistically, including security, both islands and the ferry legs. Three if you skip Ellis Island, which we would not.
What time should I go?
The first sailing of the day. Security at Battery Park by mid-morning in summer can be 45 minutes on its own.
Is Ellis Island worth the extra time?
Yes — for most visitors it turns out to be the more affecting half. If you have any American ancestry, the searchable passenger records alone justify it.
Do I need my passport?
Photo ID is sensible and is required if you hold pedestal or crown tickets, which are issued in your name.
