Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Schedule

Statue City Cruises operates daily ferry service to Liberty Island and Ellis Island from Battery Park in New York City and Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Use the schedules below to view departure and return ferry times, transportation between the islands, and plan your visit.

Note:

Schedules vary by season. Check back for the latest departure times and service updates.
Statue City Cruises operates rain or shine and in most weather conditions. Service alerts will be posted on this website if severe weather or other operational circumstances affect ferry service.
Statue City Cruises operates every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Due to ferry schedules, entry after 2pm will not allow enough time to visit both islands.

Schedule

Please select when and where are you boarding:

Date

Departure Point

Your Ferry Experience

Your adventure begins the moment you step aboard. Statue City Cruises provides frequent service between Battery Park, Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and Liberty State Park throughout the day.

Each vessel features:

Multiple indoor and outdoor viewing decks
Climate-controlled seating areas
Restrooms
Grab-and-go food and beverages available for purchase
Accessible boarding and seating
Panoramic views of New York Harbor

Along the way, you'll enjoy incredible views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center, Governors Island, and the surrounding New York Harbor—making the ferry ride part of the experience, not just the transportation.

Did You Know?

Battery Park and Liberty State Park offer the same island experience—the only difference is the order of your visit. Ferries from Battery Park visit Liberty Island first, while ferries from Liberty State Park visit Ellis Island first, offering different views of New York Harbor along the way.

Meet The Fleet

Statue City Cruises operates nine vessels serving Liberty Island and Ellis Island: Miss New York, Miss New Jersey, Miss Ellis Island, Miss Freedom, Miss Gateway, Miss Liberty, Sol V, Lady Liberty, and Hornblower Freedom.