NYC Statue City Cruises: Bilhete oficial da Estátua da Liberdade

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

Since I was in New York, I have planned to visit here. Booked tickets online in advance. Cruise and snapping a photo was worthy. Landing on the island or not totally depends on personal need.

Booked through Viator, and the entire experience was smooth and hassle-free. The Statue of Liberty ferry tour was well organized, boarding was efficient, and the views of the Manhattan skyline were spectacular. Liberty Island was beautiful, and everything was easy to navigate. A fantastic experience and a must-do when visiting New York. Highly recommend booking through Viator!

Great visit from NJ side. There is plenty of parking, early morning, no crowd. We enjoyed the ferry, Ellis Island, and seeing the Lady Liberty up close and personal. The grounds keeping of the Liberty Museum was disappointing, but not as disappointing as the museum within the statue. Naturally, the cardboard cutouts and such were underwhelming. The Ellis Island exhibit, although mostly under construction, was much more impactful than the other parts of the excursion. I'm not sure I would recommend the pedestal visit, but being a local, I'm definitely biased about the value of the view from there. Overall, it was a great experience with some puzzling parts (bookstore vs. gift shop, etc.). I'm glad we did it early in the morning. On the way back, we witnessed a long line of visitors baking in the sun, waiting to board the ferry.