Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from New Jersey
About this activity
- Entrance ticket
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Take in the sights exactly like early American immigrants would have – without all the stress of moving house and country. This experience takes you on a boat cruise to Liberty Island. Think of this as a profoundly moving meditation on the nature of American ideals... plus a boat ride!
What's included
- Priority entry into the Screening Facility Queue
- Admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
- Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island
- Access to the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
- Access to the Ellis Island Cafe
- Audio tours of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Roundtrip ferry service to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty National Monument) & Ellis Island (Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration)
- Access to the pedestal and crown
- Guided tour
- Locker
- •Please dress according to the weather
- •Tours operate rain or shine
- •Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed
- •Authorized guides and service animals are welcome
- •Allow at least 3 hours to see both islands
- •2 PM priority entry will not allow time to visit Ellis Island
- •Kids under 4 get in free, no ticket needed
- •Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
- •/// Read Tiqets' [Manhattan City Guide](https://www.tiqets.com/static/assets/maps/nyc_booklet.pdf "Manhattan City Guide") for free
- •Mandatory airport grade security screening prior to boarding the vessel
- •Face coverings are required at all times throughout the visit
- •Please check the [Departure Schedule](https://redesign.statuecruises.com/departure-schedule/) prior to your visit
- •There are lockers available on the island for $2 (12 in x 12 in x 12 in size, quarters only)
- •The time that you choose is to join the queue to enter the Security Screening Facility, not a specific ferry departure. The wait time can be several hours, particularly during peak season, including summer, weekends, and holidays
- •Getting there (Liberty State Park):
- •Ample parking for cars and buses
- •Easy access from the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78
- •Ferries depart approximately every 60 - 70 minutes from the New Jersey departure point
- •Please note that if you take the last boat, you won't have time to visit the two islands
- •Due to changing availability, the timeslot you receive may be one hour later than the one you select
- •Swap your mobile voucher for a paper ticket at the ticket office
- •The ticket office is located within the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park
- •Show your smartphone voucher upon boarding
- •Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the reservation time
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.