Depart to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Battery Park is home to one of the two official departure locations for Statue City Cruises ferries to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Guests departing from New York enjoy:

• Convenient access by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or public ferry
• Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan
• Easy access from many of New York City's top attractions
• Iconic views of the Manhattan skyline as you depart

Ferries departing from Battery Park visit Liberty Island first, followed by Ellis Island, before returning to New York City.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Before boarding your ferry, explore Castle Clinton National Monument, one of New York City's oldest historic landmarks.

Built in 1811 to defend New York Harbor, Castle Clinton has served as a military fort, entertainment venue, immigration station, and aquarium before becoming the National Park Service site visitors see today.

Inside you'll find:

• The Official Statue City Cruises Ticket Office for same-day ticket purchases (subject to availability), ticket assistance, and Crown Reserve wristband pickup.
• Historic exhibits exploring Castle Clinton's fascinating past.
• The National Park Store, featuring books, gifts, collectibles, and educational items.

Memorials & Monuments

Battery Park is home to more than 20 significant monuments honoring New York City and American history.

Highlights include:

• The Sphere, relocated from the World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks as a symbol of resilience and remembrance.
• The East Coast Memorial, honoring more than 4,600 American servicemen lost in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
• The American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, commemorating merchant mariners who gave their lives during World War II. Depending on the tide, portions of the memorial rise above the water.

Beware of Ticket Scams

Battery Park is a busy tourist destination, and visitors may encounter individuals selling unofficial tours or claiming to sell Statue of Liberty tickets.

These individuals are not affiliated with Statue City Cruises or the National Park Service and may falsely claim that official tickets are sold out, the ticket office is closed, or that visitors need to board a bus to reach the departure location.

For the official visitor experience, purchase tickets directly through Statue City Cruises online or visit the official Statue City Cruises ticket office inside Castle Clinton National Monument.

Statue City Cruises will never direct guests to board a bus to reach the ferry.