HOURS:

Beginning on Monday, January 2, 2012 and continuing through Friday, February 17, 2012, we will be operating on our Winter hours.

The first boats of the day will leave the mainland (Battery Park, NY/Liberty State Park, NJ) at 9:30 a.m. The last entry into the security tent is 3:15 p.m. The last boats leaving the mainland will depart at 3:30 p.m.

The final ferries of the day will leave Ellis Island at 5:15 p.m.

SEASONS:

Liberty and Ellis Islands are open daily except December 25th. However, weather can influence the ability of the ferries to run. Please check us out on Twitter in the event of inclement weather.

Our highest visitation occurs during the months of June through September. Visitation is also high during holiday and weekend periods throughout the year.

To enjoy both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, you should leave the mainland before 1PM.  

Access to facilities at both Liberty and Ellis Islands is limited when you choose to sail to the islands after 3PM.

For other park information, please call the park's information line at: (212) 363-3200.

GETTING HERE:

You can only get to Ellis and Liberty Islands by way of our ferry concessionaire, Statue Cruises. Here is where you can:

Reserve your tickets.

See current ferry schedules.