Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket is accepted at the security screening facility. It is worth taking a screenshot in case of poor signal in Battery Park.

What does my ticket time actually mean?

Your ticket time is when you should join the queue for security screening — not when the ferry departs. Allow extra time during peak season (summer, weekends, public holidays) when security queues can run from 15 minutes to several hours.

Can I visit both islands on the same ticket?

Yes. This ticket covers admission to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Ferries stop at both; plan at least three hours to do justice to both sites.

What if I take a late ferry — will I reach Ellis Island?

Late ferries may not leave enough time to visit Ellis Island before closing. Check the current schedule at statuecitycruises.com and aim to depart early in the day.

Are there unlicensed ticket sellers I should watch out for?

Yes. Battery Park has vendors who may approach you claiming to sell official tickets — they do not. Proceed directly to the Security Screening Facility with your pre-booked ticket.

Is the ticket free for young children?

Children under 4 years old are admitted free of charge. All visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or over.

Official Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Admission Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry by Statue City Cruises

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Roundtrip ferry with Statue City Cruises

Admission to Liberty Island

Admission to Ellis Island and the National Museum of Immigration

Multilingual audio guide

Not included

Pedestal access (separate upgrade ticket required)

Crown access (separate upgrade ticket required)

Food and drinks

Know before you go

Allow at least three hours to visit both islands comfortably.

Ferries depart approximately every 20–30 minutes; schedules vary by season.

All visitors pass through airport-grade security screening before boarding — build this into your timing.

Your ticket time is your security queue time, not your ferry boarding time.

Late afternoon departures may not allow enough time to reach Ellis Island.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or over.

Children under 4 are admitted free of charge.

How to redeem

Battery Park, New York, NY (next to the View Restaurant) — or Liberty State Park, New Jersey

1For New York departures, proceed directly to the Security Screening Facility next to the View Restaurant in Battery Park. Do not stop at Castle Clinton or engage with unlicensed vendors in the park. Your ticket time is your queue time for security screening, not the ferry departure time. For New Jersey departures, head to the Liberty State Park terminal. Present your mobile ticket at screening.

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Official Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Admission Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry by Statue City Cruises

Official Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Admission Ticket + Roundtrip Ferry by Statue City Cruises

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