The ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is the must-do experience of any New York trip. You'll land on Liberty Island to admire up close the statue gifted by France in 1886, then on Ellis Island where 12 million immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1954. The immigration museum is deeply moving. Plan a full half-day for this visit.

Highlights

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Land on Liberty Island at the foot of the Statue

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum (deeply moving)

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Close-up views of the Manhattan skyline from the ferry

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12 million immigrant stories to discover

Why visit Statue of Liberty Ferry ?

Seeing New York from the water is a completely different experience from exploring on foot. Statue of Liberty Ferry offers unique perspectives on the skyline, historic bridges and the Statue of Liberty that you can't get any other way. It's also a pleasant moment of relaxation after days of intensive walking through Manhattan's streets.

Practical info

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Address

Castle Clinton, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004

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Subway

1 (South Ferry) / R/W (Whitehall St)

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Estimated duration

About 4h

Prices 2026

Adult

$24

Child

$14

⚠️ Go City lists $29.85 (+$6 vs real price). We use real prices.

💡 Our tips

Book well in advance, especially in summer. First ferry at 8:30am, take it to avoid crowds. Pedestal or crown access must be booked months ahead. The Staten Island Ferry (free) offers a view of the statue but without landing.

🕐 Best time to visit

First ferry at 8:30am — absolutely take it to avoid crowds. In summer, lines get very long after 10am. Plan a full half-day (4-5h).

📌 Good to know

Reservation REQUIRED, especially in summer. Pedestal or crown access must be booked MONTHS ahead (very limited). The free Staten Island Ferry offers a view without landing.