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Time: Several departures daily. Check availability calendar for specific times.
Does not operate on December 25

Summary: This tour does not include hotel pick up. Ticket confirmations are sent 10 to 30 days prior to your tour. If your order is less than 10 days prior, we will make every effort to send your ticket confirmation within 72 hours from receipt of your order. Tour times are subject to change. If times change you will be rescheduled on the nearest scheduled time closest to your preferred time within 10 to 20 minutes. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Please arrive one hour prior to your departure time. Please reserve online. Call 800-763-1316 for more information.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Renovation Information

October 28, 2011 marked the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. Currently, all interior spaces of the Statue of Liberty are closed while upgrades are made to the 125 year old pedestal and the 200 year old fort base from which the statue rises. But, Liberty Island remains open to visitors. The work is expected to be completed in approximately one year. When completed, the interior will have new stairways and elevators. Upgrades to water and mechanical systems will also be addressed. Since the work is being done inside, views of Lady Liberty from land and sea will be unobstructed. National Park Rangers will be on site to greet, educate and inspire thousands of people visiting Lady Liberty each day.

The Statue of Liberty National Monument was completed on October 28, 1886. From the base to the top of the torch, she is 151 feet high. The exterior structure of the Statue is made of copper and the interior support structure is made of steel. Her official name is "Liberty Enlightening the World."

The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is an important and iconic part of America's history. Over 12 million passed through the island while it was in operation. Today, more than 40% of Americans have an ancestor who entered the country through Ellis Island.

Liberty Enlightening the World
Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Ellis Island
Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. It was added to the National Park System in May of 1965 and following an extensive restoration, its main building opened over a quarter century later on September 10, 1990 as a National Museum of Immigration.

General FAQ's

If I take the ferry from one side, must I return to that side?
No. You may depart from and return to different locations. However, once you return to either Battery Park or Liberty State Park, you may not reboard the ferry. Be sure to use the appropriate boarding location at each island.

What languages are spoken in the reservation center?
The reservation center is multi-lingual. We have agents who speak Cantonese, English, Fijian, French, Hindi, Italian, Lithuanian, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Urdu, Tagolog, Thai, and Vietnamese. We will be offering more languages in the future.

Is the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island?
No, there are two separate islands, Liberty Island and Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island and the National Museum of Immigration and former federal immigration station are on Ellis Island.

Are pets allowed on the ferry or in the park?
No. Pets are prohibited from using the ferry system and being on Liberty and Ellis Islands. However, documented service/assist animals are exempt from this policy.

Can I purchase food or bring my own to the park?
There are food and beverage concessions available on all the vessels and on both islands, although you are welcome to bring your own. Large coolers will not be allowed through security screening. No food or beverages (including water) are permitted in the Statue Museum and Pedestal.

If I'm using a car to get to the ferry, is parking available?
Ferries depart from Battery Park in New York City and from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. There is ample car and bus parking at the ferry area in Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Although private parking garages may be available to you near Battery Park, parking is usually very limited and can be costly.

What should I wear?
Dress for the season when you visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. During the summer months temperatures can rise to the high 90's with high humidity. In the winter temperatures are chilly. Be sure to dress in layers in case conditions change suddenly. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a great deal during your visit.

CROWN FAQ's

Are there any ticket restrictions?
Each customer may reserve a maximum of 4 tickets. Only one reservation is allowed during any 6 month period. Children must be at least 4-feet tall. Names of all ticket users must be provided at the time of purchase to be printed on the tickets. When presenting the tickets to access the Statue on Liberty Island, each ticket holder will be required to show photo ID (except minors without ID) matching the name printed on the ticket.

How many people will be allowed in the crown?
For safety considerations, groups of no more than 10 people will visit the crown at a time. About 3 groups will ascend to the crown per hour.

Will the crown be open every day?
Yes, if the park is open. However, the National Park Service reserves the right to cancel reservations at any time for weather, safety, hazardous conditions or any other reason.

How strenuous is the climb?
The climb to the crown is a strenuous journey that encompasses 354 steps in a cramped enclosed area with high temperatures. The steps within the Statue are 19" (48 cm) wide, are shallow and taper at one end. Head clearance is 6 feet 2 inches. All crown visitors must be able to climb up and down the 354 steps unassisted.

Is it safe to go up to the crown?
National Park Service rangers will be on site at all times to assist visitors. Since the statue is not air conditioned, interior temperatures can be 20 degrees higher than the outside. On hot days visitors should drink water at least 30 minutes prior to the climb. There are no rest rooms inside the statue itself. The climb is strenuous and not without risk, and the National Park Service recommends that crown visitors have no significant physical or mental conditions that would impair their ability to complete it, including, but not limited to: heart and respiratory conditions, mobility impairments, claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), acrophobia (fear of heights) or vertigo (dizziness).

Important Information

When available, if you choose to depart at 2:00 pm, you will only be able to visit either Liberty Island or Ellis Island. Unfortunately, there will not be enough time to visit both landmarks.

Schedule Information

***Please check availability calender for the complete list of available times for each month. Tour times are subject to change. If times change you will be rescheduled on the nearest scheduled time closest to your preferred time within 10 to 20 minutes.

Click here to view the Statue of Liberty suggested time allotments & full Ferry Schedule

Other Statue of Liberty Tickets & Tours Available

• Statue of Liberty Tours
• Tours that include a ticket to visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island

Cancellation Policy & Terms

• Your order does not guarantee availability of tickets. Tickets are often sold out for specific dates and times. Your order is not confirmed until you receive a second email from us advising that the order has been placed and confirmed. You will receive two emails from us; the first will confirm that your order was placed and your credit card was charged. It is the second email that will confirm the availability of the tickets and that the tickets were secured for you.
• Tickets sell out very quickly and often far in advance. If tickets for the date and/or time you need are not available, your order may automatically be canceled and your money refunded.
• No Refunds or Changes:
  • There are absolutely no refunds on Statue of Liberty tickets, unless tickets are not available for the date and time you requested.
  • There are no exchanges or refunds after a ticket has been purchased or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. So once you buy a ticket, that's it -- no changes at all.
  • There can be no changes on Statue of Liberty tickets. Once you have purchased the tickets, that's it. You have tickets for that date and time, and we are unable to change the date or the time.
  • Tickets shall be null and void and of no value unless utilized by the customer on the date and time on the tickets.
• Online Orders Only - No Phone Orders: Tickets may be ordered online only. We do not take telephone orders for Statue of Liberty tickets.
• Resale of tickets is strictly prohibited.
• To the extent permitted by law, the management reserves the right to refund the purchase price of the ticket and to revoke the rights granted herein
• Maximum Order:
  • Ticket sales for Alcatraz are limited to 10 tickets per household within any 30 day period. If you order more than 10 tickets, we may need to contact you to obtain an additional name, address, and credit card per each 10 tickets to comply with this National Park policy.
• Other Terms:
  • Please click here to read our complete Terms and Conditions.

If you are purchasing Crown Tickets, you are agreeing to the following terms, in addition to our other Terms

Disclaimer restrictions will include:

• Crown visitors are encouraged to proceed directly to the information center for their wrist bands upon disembarking from the ferry at Liberty Island.
  
• Crown visitors are encouraged to proceed directly to the Statue of Liberty security screening after receiving wrist bands.
  
• The climb to the crown is an arduous journey that encompasses 354 steps in a cramped enclosed area with high temperatures. The steps within the Statue are 19" wide shallow wedges. Head clearance is 6'2"
  
• All crown visitors must be able to climb up and down the 354 steps unassisted.
  
• The Statue is not air conditioned. Interior temperatures can be 20 degrees higher than exterior temperatures.
  
• Crown tours will be cancelled under adverse conditions
  
• The National Park Service recommends that crown visitors be:
  
  
  
  • At least four feet tall, if a child.
    
  • Without any significant physical or mental conditions that would impair their ability to complete the arduous climb including:
    
  • Heart conditions
    
  • Respiratory conditions
    
  • Mobility Impairment
    
  • Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces
    
  • Acrophobia (fear of heights)
    
  • Vertigo (dizziness)
  
  
• The National Park Service reserves the right to cancel reservations at any time for weather, safety, hazardous conditions or any other reason.
  
• Items Permitted:
  
  
  • Camera (without case)
    
  • Items not permitted:
    
  • Bags of any kind
    
  • Food and Beverages
    
  • Writing instruments
  
  
• Crown visitors will be under full audio and video surveillance at all times in the monument.
  
• Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult
  
• Crown tickets are not transferable
  
• Crown visitors names will be printed on the face of each ticket
  
• Names given at purchase cannot be changed

IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION

Please read this information BEFORE ordering tickets. By purchasing, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the following.

• Your Tickets:
  • We provide a booking service for purchasing Statue of Liberty tickets. The price includes our per-ticket booking fee of $6 - $10 and processing fee. Your order authorizes us to purchase the tickets in your name.
  • TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE CARDHOLDER. If you are using your credit card to purchase Statue of Liberty Tickets, you must be present to pick up the tickets. You will pick up your tickets at the Will Call Window. You will need the credit card used to order the tickets as your identification and a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport). Tickets may not be picked up prior to the tour date.
• There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
• Your credit card statement will show two charges - one for Alcatraz Media and one for the Alcatraz tickets.
• Your promotional discount code and instructions will be posted on your Reservation Receipt.
• Attention Debit Card Users
  Please be aware that an attempted purchase of Liberty tickets with a bank debit card, even if the purchase is declined, will result in a temporary deduction from the account associated with the debit card. This deduction will be credited back to the account within several days of the attempted transaction. The timeframe of the charge being reversed is determined by the bank or institution issuing the debit card. Customers with duplicate charges on their debit card must contact their bank or institution with questions about the status of these charges. ZZLLC is not responsible for duplicate charges to any account associated with a debit card. In order to avoid duplicate charges please only click on process order once.

This tour does not include hotel pick up. Ticket confirmations are sent 10 to 30 days prior to your tour. If your order is less than 10 days prior, we will make every effort to send your ticket confirmation within 72 hours from receipt of your order. Tour times are subject to change. If times change you will be rescheduled on the nearest scheduled time closest to your preferred time within 10 to 20 minutes. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free, but they do not receive audio headsets. Please arrive one hour prior to your departure time. Please reserve online. Call 800-763-1316 for more information.

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