NYC Statue City Cruises: Official Statue of Liberty Ticket

This was a great experience. The ferry boat was a great ride. We were able to view the Liberty museum for free. I really enjoyed the entire experience.

I would give this experience a zero if I could since I did not attend. My flight was unexpectedly delayed 6 hours and we missed our tour. I spent 3+ hours on the phone with Viator trying to proactively reschedule my tour for another day I was in the city. Their customer service was a complete waste of time. They have no ability to work with or coordinate with any of the tour operators they are associated with and despite my extreme efforts, never was able to reschedule. They held strong on their cancellation policy and just kept reading off a screen with no resolution. Do not book anything ahead of time of time with Viator. I am out my entire payment. I Also tried to work with the tour operator myself but they can’t do anything when you book through a third party. I didn’t want to cancel, just reschedule due to circumstances out of my control. Their customer service was incapable of accomplishing anything and not sure why they even exist. So, unless you expect your day to go as planned with 110% certainty, do not book with Viator.

Visiting the Statue of Liberty was an unforgettable experience. Seeing this iconic landmark up close and learning about its history made the visit even more meaningful. It’s a must-see attraction for anyone visiting New York City.

Great experience with great views of the city. The museum was insightful and the gift shop was quite large. There is a small Cafe on the island for food but was a bit pricey.

The Statue of Liberty is easily one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks and a non-negotiable must-visit for any first-time traveler to New York City. To experience it, we booked a dedicated harbor cruise excursion, which is by far one of the most efficient and visually rewarding way. ​The excursion is a highly organized, roughly one hour loop traversing the historical waters of the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay. The ship cruises past the towering architecture of the Financial District and Wall Street, offering spectacular open water angles of the Manhattan skyline before swinging near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and heading back. Midway through the cruise, the ship sails directly past Lady Liberty herself. Seeing her up close in person, a monument that feels intimately familiar from countless movies and photographs, is a genuinely moving experience. The immense history of the site isn't lost on you; it is powerful to look at the statue and imagine the millions of historic immigrants who sailed these exact waters, seeing this very lady as their ultimate symbol of hope and entry into the American Dream. While the steady cruise rhythm can feel a bit monotonous for adults after the main photo opportunity, the kids absolutely loved it simply because it was an exciting boat ride on the harbor. It is a classic bucket list experience, once is probably enough, but it is entirely worth doing. ​Pro Tip: Sitting out on the open-air top deck gives you completely unobstructed panoramic views, but you are entirely exposed to the elements. There is no shade or wind protection up there. If you choose this deck, apply heavy sunscreen and bring layers. Better yet, avoid the harsh overhead glare of a midday trip; booking a late afternoon cruise provides the absolute best soft lighting for family photos, a cooler breeze, and a much more comfortable overall climate.

Departure from Battery Park; despite having tickets already booked, the line to board is very long, over 1 hour of waiting, so try to arrive earlier than the time you booked; the boat reaches the Statue of Liberty in about 10 minutes of sailing, during which you can enjoy the view of the New York skyline, which always has its charm. Once you arrive at Liberty Island (this is the name of the island that houses the Statue of Liberty), it is possible to visit the museum, take a short tour of the island with various views of both New York and Jersey City, and obviously see the Statue of Liberty; it is possible to upgrade the basic ticket with a visit to both the pedestal and the climb inside the statue. On the return, the ferry also stops at Ellis Island, where it is possible to visit the National Museum of Immigration.

This was a really nice tour for the money that you pay. The guide was knowledgeable and I enjoyed seeing the sights If the Big Apple. I would definitely take this tour again

Super easy and fun way to go to Statue of Liberty and Ellis island , and even if u boarded from NYC and want to go to NJ , u just have to catch the cruise going to NJ … super convenient 👏

I wasn’t told until the day of my trip that ALL morning trips were moved to a much later time due to the VP giving a speech in the harbor. Therefore, the first boats were JAM PACKED with at least 800 people! Rudeness was winning! The screeners didn’t care at all that people were jumping the line all over the place. No one was held accountable to the chaos.

Great time we introduced our Grandson to some USA history