Hop on board the ferry and enjoy a self-guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from New Jersey. Visit Liberty Island, explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and learn fascinating facts as you go. Begin your experience by departing from Liberty State Park, located in Jersey City, NJ, and easily accessible by car. Once you arrive at the meeting point, bypass the ticket line with your pre-purchased ticket. Board the ferry and see the impressive views of Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline. Take note of the ferry's return times to plan your day. Your ticket gives you access to explore two attractions: Ellis Island and Liberty Island (with the Statue of Liberty). On arrival to Ellis Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide at the Immigration Museum. Then, explore what was America’s busiest immigration station for over 62 years. Walk in the footsteps of millions of people from all around the globe who passed through here looking for a new beginning and a new life for their families in America. With access to the American Family Immigration History Center's records, you can search all ship manifests that came through Ellis Island. Use this unique experience to research your family history. Once you're ready to discover Liberty Island, drop off your audio guide and return to the ferry. Upon arrival on Liberty Island, pick up your multilingual audio guide to start exploring the history of the Statue of Liberty. Children also have the opportunity to enjoy a special narration of this self-guided tour. When you are finished, return to the ferry and make your way back to your original departure point.

Departing from Downtown Manhattan in Battery Park, this 50-minute express cruise is the fastest way to get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty. The best views are definitely from the water and you'll enjoy the insights of your fun, onboard tour guide with live narration. Begin your cruise experience at Battery Park's Slip 6. Get your souvenir photo with Lady Liberty in the background while you wait.  Board the vessel, sit back, and set sail on your round-trip sightseeing cruise. Bask in the panoramic view of downtown New York's celebrated towers, memorials, and Landmarks while you relax on board the state-of-the-art boat.  Cruise right over to see the Statue of Liberty, one of the most iconic symbols in the world. On your way to Lady Liberty, you’ll sail past and learn about Ellis Island, once home to the United States’ busiest immigration station, where approximately 12 million immigrants came through.  You will also see Governors Island, a former military base that has since been redeveloped with a beautiful park for the public to enjoy.

Make your trip to New York hassle-free with a convenient eSIM data plan of your choosing. Stay connected on your travels with high-speed coverage allowing you to easily upload your photos, navigate on maps, and communicate with your friends. Purchase and install your eSIM anytime and anywhere, choosing from a variety of data packages and validity options. Simply scan the eSIM QR code to access all your essential apps on your vacation. Choose a zero-waste solution and avoid the trouble of having to manage multiple SIM cards. Once activated, your coverage will begin according to your selected duration.

Experience New York City and its world famous skyline the way it's meant to be done, by boat! For over 75 years, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has been providing visitors and New Yorkers with incredible memories, whether it be on a full island cruise, a ride on the Beast speedboat, or a romantic night with the lights of Manhattan as the backdrop, you'll certainly never forget your time on the water. Enjoy over 130 landmarks as you cruise along the Hudson & East Rivers to explore the best NYC has to offer. You'll get close up views of the Statue of Liberty on every cruise, great for photo ops! Other sights include the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, Lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Cruise options include: Best of New York Cruise- This is a 2.5 hour full island cruise, the only one in NYC! The best way to see all 5 boroughs in one day, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium. Landmark Cruise- This 90 minute cruise will cover all of Midtown and Lower Manhattan as well as the Brooklyn Bridge. Liberty Cruise- Limited on time? This cruise will talk you down to the Statue of Liberty and back in 60 minutes. Harbor Lights Cruises- Set sail after the sun goes down and enjoy the bright lights of the Big Apple on the 2 hour cruise. Gain a different perspective of Lady Liberty all light up in the night sky and gaze up at the stars as you cruise along. Beast Speedboat Cruise- If you’re looking for a thrill, the Beast will cruise down the Hudson at high speed with some whips and turns that rival a roller coaster. You’ll be down to the Liberty Island and back in 30 minutes. 4th of July Fireworks Cruise- Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the New York sky filled with fireworks to celebrate the United State’s Independence Day!

Join a night of spectacular panoramic views of the legendary New York City. This night tour is designed to fascinate all visitors — history, movie, and photography buffs alike. Take this opportunity to experience the incredible panoramic views from New York tourism's best-kept secret, New Jersey’s waterfront. Then, tickle your palate with one of America’s best and well-known pastries at Carlo’s Bakery. Along your adventure, be introduced to the city of Frank Sinatra, the Statue of Liberty and the Empty Sky Memorial. Your night tour will take place during the twilight hours when the city's famous skyline comes to life with millions of lights flickering all around you.  Visitors report feeling chills, being in complete awe and feeling speechless when standing in front of Manhattan’s magnificent panoramic views and the most iconic symbol of freedom.  Bring your camera and get ready to be amazed!

Experience the magic of NYC from the water on this sailing cruise from Brooklyn. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Capture pictures of iconic sights like the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.  Meet your captain and begin your sailing adventure. Get up close to sights like Governors Island and the towering Statue of Liberty. View the immense Brooklyn Bridge from the water. See a piece of history as you pass by Ellis Island. Take in views of the World Trade Center.  Celebrate a birthday or anniversary, make a memorable proposal, build a tighter work team, or make a regular day special with an NYC cruise. Return to your meeting point at the end of your cruise. 

Join a morning of spectacular panoramic skyline views of the legendary New York City. This 4-hour morning tour is designed to fascinate all visitors: history, movie, and photography buffs alike. Take this opportunity to experience the incredible skyline views from New York tourism's best-kept secret, New Jersey’s waterfront. Then, treat your palate to one of America’s best and well-known pastries at Carlo’s Bakery (from the hit TV show "Cake Boss"). Along your adventure, you will be introduced to the city of Frank Sinatra, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empty Sky Memorial. Your morning tour will take place during the day when the city's famous skyline stand out from across the Hudson River. Visitors report feeling chills, being in complete awe, and feeling speechless when standing in front of Manhattan’s magnificent panoramic views and the most iconic symbol of freedom.

Experience a sail along New York City's skyline aboard a lovingly restored classic sailboat! Narwhal Yacht Charters offers intimate private charters for up to 6 people on a Tayana 37, a seaworthy vessel designed to cross oceans. This year (2023) marks Captain Eric's 12th professional sailing season on New York Harbor, where he has safely logged over 50,500 incident free nautical miles since pursuing his dream to take people sailing for a living a decade ago! Each sail is customizable but a typical 2 hour sail includes sailing down the Hudson River from Chelsea Piers (passing Lower Manhattan) to get as close to the Statue of Liberty as possible. Some customers prefer to sail underneath the Brooklyn Bridge rather than sailing near the Statue of Liberty. Sweeping landscape views include landmarks such as One World Trade Center (the Freedom Tower), the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, Ellis Island, Governors Island, Brooklyn, Jersey City, and the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Verrazano Bridges. Waters, sodas, and ice are included. Bring your own food and alcohol to personalize the experience. Convenient located at Chelsea Piers (Pier 59) in Manhattan.