STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND
The Statue of Liberty is one of the world’s most renowned images. Stand at the base of ‘Lady Liberty'(outside visit only), delve into the history of this iconic Statue and visit Ellis Island Museum. Enjoy a brief drive to Battery Park, at the Southern tip of Manhattan. Here you will board the ferry and take in the sites of New York Harbor including beautiful views of the city, such as Brooklyn and its famous Bridge, Staten Island, New Jersey, and the Manhattan skyline in the distance.
The ferry will stop at Liberty Island for a walk around the base of this magnificent statue. Re-boarding the ferry, you will continue to Ellis Island, another National Historic Landmark. Ellis Island was the main immigration center for the United States from 1892 until World War II and today it is an exceptional museum detailing all the different aspects of immigration and its effects on a growing and industrializing nation. More than 12 million immigrants that were processed at the island, and today over 40% of Americans can trace some part of their ancestry back to Ellis Island. Many people use the resource room there to research ancestors and the vessels they came in on.
Please note: Guests must pass through an airline-style security check before boarding the vessel. Tour may operate in reverse order and traffic may affect the itinerary and schedule. Inside visit to the Statue of Liberty is NOT included in this tour. Guests using a wheelchair are welcome to participate in this tour but should be aware that it includes long periods of walking
