The most important thing to do in Liberty Island is to visit the Statue of Liberty! When you purchase a ferry ticket, you are able to go to the monument and give yourself a self-guided tour. However, Liberty Island has so much more to offer. While the Statue of Liberty may be the most iconic landmark on the island, you should see as much of the island as you can.
Here are a few other things to do:. It had turbulent beginnings and took a decade later to finish than originally anticipated. It was a complex joint project between France and the United States. It has undergone millions of dollars worth of renovations in its years of existence. It went from a symbolism of the relationship between France and the United States to being a symbol of freedom for incoming immigrants in the 20th century.
Its multifaceted history, deep symbolism, and monumental size are what make it an ideal tourist destination in NYC. While it can be seen from Brooklyn or from a New York City Harbour cruise, nothing compares to stepping foot on Liberty Island and seeing it on person.
The route followed by the Staten Island Ferries is a simple straight line between these two points. The experience of being on the free Staten Island Ferry is so moving pun intended!
When looking forward toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. From the right side of the ferry, you get to see impressive views of New Jersey, across the river. When you realize the importance of Ellis Island — the place from where 12 million immigrants arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey, it becomes an emotional moment.
Ten minutes into the ferry ride, you pass by the Statue of Liberty for one of the best views in New York City. Besides these visuals, you are also likely to see many Naval vessels and ocean liners because New York Harbor is a highly active port.
Do keep an eye out for wildlife as well. Seagulls are aplenty, but then there are the occasional dolphins and rare blue whales too! While boarding the Staten Island Ferry from Manhattan, you must go to the right side of the boat starboard for the best view of the Statue of Liberty. When traveling from Staten Island to Manhattan, stand on the left side port of the boat for fantastic views.
If you stand in front of the ferry the bow , you can see the oncoming sights and plan your position. However, you must have a DOT-issued permit for commercial use of video, photography, or audio recording. If you plan to go on the Staten Island Ferry only once, we recommend scheduling your ride during day time.
If you have the time to go up to Staten Island and get back to Manhattan twice during your holiday — do it once in the daytime and once at night. Your email address will not be published. Shobha Mahapatra in New York. A New York holiday is incomplete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty.
Image: Ajay Suresh. George Terminal. Image: Wikimedia. From St. George Terminal AM Trips PM Trips From Whitehall Terminal AM Trips PM Trips Image: R36 Coach.
Image: Peter Miller. Image: Ferry. Image: Derek Ramsey. Shobha Mahapatra : She loves traveling in groups - of friends and relatives. Ellis Island supports educational school programs for grades K including themed audio tours based on grade level and topic. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum has teacher guides of the facility for grades and educational special events regularly take place at the museum. The ferry is one of the last remaining fleets of the historic New York City ferry system started in the 18th century before bridges were built to connect the island, Burroughs.
The Staten Island Ferry moves roughly 22 million people a year with their nine vessel fleet, with about 70, per day over daily trips. This is the only non-vehicular mode of transportation moving between Staten Island and Manhattan and is owned and operated by the NY DOT, meaning it's completely free to ride.
Going five miles over 25 minutes, this may be a short ride but it is a popular one not only for the easy and affordable access but for its views as well.
The Staten Island Ferry does not dock at Liberty Island or Ellis Island but passes both and affords spectacular views from a harbor perspective. So, here's the rub.
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