Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry

★ 4.8 14,734 reviews on the listing

A good fit for travelers who want Liberty and Ellis Islands with a guide attached, and who value a reserved ferry slot over the walk-up process at the official terminals. The round trip, both island museums and audio tours are all in the ticket.

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Area: Battery Park, Lower Manhattan
Theme: On the Water

Reserved ferry boarding to Liberty and Ellis Islands with a guided walk on both. The ticket covers the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, and ranger programmes are free when running.

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Official Ferry Tickets, Islands

4.6 20,796 reviews on the listing

Battery Park / Liberty Island · The official ferry is the only way to stand on Liberty Island itself. Pick this if you want the statue up close and time on Ellis Island, not just a harbor view from a deck.

Round-trip ferry service from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with grounds access at both stops and an audio guide on board. Adult box office admission runs $26.00, and the live listing shows current sailing times before you book.

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Sunset Harbor Lights Cruise

4.6 8,884 reviews on the listing

Departs Midtown West · An evening on the water with the skyline lit up behind you. Choose this over a daytime cruise if your priority is atmosphere and photos, and skip it if you want a full sightseeing commentary.

This sunset cruise loops the harbor as the light goes gold behind the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Lower Manhattan skyline. Grab a drink from the onboard bar, find a rail spot early, and watch the city switch on its evening lights.

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50-Minute Express Statue Cruise

4.5 2,863 reviews on the listing

Pier 16, South Street Seaport · Suits anyone who wants the skyline and the statue from the water without giving up half a day. Fifty minutes, no island stops, so pick this for photos and fresh air rather than museum time on Liberty Island itself.

A fast sightseeing loop that runs down the river, pauses near the statue for photos, and returns. In fifty minutes you get the Lower Manhattan skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge and close-up views of Liberty Island without leaving the deck. No island landing, so dress for the wind and arrive early to claim a rail spot.

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