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sun starved Gayle · March 27, 2007, 01:36 PM

Do I understand correctly that the only way to get to the Statue of Libery and Ellis Island is the Circle Line Ferry?

Thanks!
Gayle

johnmfaeth · March 27, 2007, 01:45 PM

Hi,

It is operated by the Circle Line but is different from their regular three hour tour around Manhattan for which they are famous.

That's it on the options.

John

debraxh · March 27, 2007, 03:47 PM

Circle Line is the only one allowed to stop at each island. To just cruise by, there are other options including the free Staten Island ferry.

KenK · March 27, 2007, 03:58 PM

There was a wood walkway bridge from Jersey City near the old Central Jersey (B & O ) RR Terminal ferry connections off Johnson Street. But they didn't allow public use in the past, and know I think it is rotting away.

I would take to boat to both. Take the tour of Ellis Island, and bring any info you have on the family background. They have discs with tons of family info. Your families info may be there. Interesting places....(there are SOOO many in the area, you might need many weeks)

MULTIZ321 · March 27, 2007, 06:58 PM

SunStarved,

You can get the Circle Line Ferry to Ellis Island and/or the Statue of Liberty from either Battery Park in lower Manhattan or Liberty Park, NJ
for more info on Circle Line Ferry schedules from either location, see this
link

Also, if you want other Circle Line Tours, see the Sticky at the top of the Tug Eastern Forum and scroll down to the Circle Line Link - this is a different link and gives info about tours from their Terminal Dock on 42nd Street.

Richard

PA- · March 27, 2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenK

There was a wood walkway bridge from Jersey City near the old Central Jersey (B & O ) RR Terminal ferry connections off Johnson Street. But they didn't allow public use in the past, and know I think it is rotting away.

I would take to boat to both. Take the tour of Ellis Island, and bring any info you have on the family background. They have discs with tons of family info. Your families info may be there. Interesting places....(there are SOOO many in the area, you might need many weeks)

My family entered this country around 1920 through Ellis Island. Do you know if their info is on the web?

Jestjoan · March 27, 2007, 11:05 PM

http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island.asp

sun starved Gayle · March 28, 2007, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the replies, I have my timed tickets to the monument and the ferry tickets paid for.

How much time total would you allow for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island? Our timed tickets to the Statue allow entry from 12:45 to 3:45, and it says to get in the ferry line two hours before the start of your timed ticket.

Gayle

johnmfaeth · March 28, 2007, 03:43 PM

Be careful what you bring with you, it's just like flying. My friend had his leatherman tool taken.

xzhan02 · March 28, 2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmfaeth

Be careful what you bring with you, it's just like flying. My friend had his leatherman tool taken.

So you can't bring any liquid (water) ? That'll be hard four potentially hours of wait. Thanks for the reminder.

debraxh · March 28, 2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xzhan02

So you can't bring any liquid (water) ? That'll be hard four potentially hours of wait. Thanks for the reminder.

The security check is just before you board the ferry, so during the longest wait you can have whatever you want to drink in line.

Steve · March 31, 2007, 12:05 PM

Are the lines and wait times shorter leaving from New Jersey or NYC? Or are they about the same? Is there a quieter time of day and/or day of the week to go?

Thanks,

Steve

debraxh · April 1, 2007, 03:35 AM

I've read that the lines are shorter on the NJ side -- but the departures aren't as frequent so the wait could be longer depending on your timing. If it's convenient for you, it's worth checking into for sure. The earlier you can go the better -- the lines only get longer!

March 27, 2007, 01:36 PM	#1
sun starved Gayle TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Washington State Posts: 300	Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Do I understand correctly that the only way to get to the Statue of Libery and Ellis Island is the Circle Line Ferry? Thanks! Gayle

March 27, 2007, 03:58 PM	#4
KenK TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Location: NepCity,NJ/Hlywd,FL Posts: 2,157	There was a wood walkway bridge from Jersey City near the old Central Jersey (B & O ) RR Terminal ferry connections off Johnson Street. But they didn't allow public use in the past, and know I think it is rotting away. I would take to boat to both. Take the tour of Ellis Island, and bring any info you have on the family background. They have discs with tons of family info. Your families info may be there. Interesting places....(there are SOOO many in the area, you might need many weeks) __________________ Ken K Avon 07 : http://web.mac.com/kekouri/iWeb/Site/Avon.html

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March 27, 2007, 01:45 PM	#2
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	Hi, It is operated by the Circle Line but is different from their regular three hour tour around Manhattan for which they are famous. That's it on the options. John

March 27, 2007, 03:47 PM	#3
debraxh TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: California Posts: 1,317 Resorts: Kona Coast Resort, Mountain Retreat, Paradise Village	Circle Line is the only one allowed to stop at each island. To just cruise by, there are other options including the free Staten Island ferry.

March 27, 2007, 06:58 PM	#5
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,596 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	SunStarved, You can get the Circle Line Ferry to Ellis Island and/or the Statue of Liberty from either Battery Park in lower Manhattan or Liberty Park, NJ for more info on Circle Line Ferry schedules from either location, see this link Also, if you want other Circle Line Tours, see the Sticky at the top of the Tug Eastern Forum and scroll down to the Circle Line Link - this is a different link and gives info about tours from their Terminal Dock on 42nd Street. Richard

March 27, 2007, 11:05 PM	#7
Jestjoan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 2,103	http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island.asp

March 28, 2007, 02:37 PM	#8
sun starved Gayle TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Washington State Posts: 300	Thanks for the replies, I have my timed tickets to the monument and the ferry tickets paid for. How much time total would you allow for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island? Our timed tickets to the Statue allow entry from 12:45 to 3:45, and it says to get in the ferry line two hours before the start of your timed ticket. Gayle

March 28, 2007, 03:43 PM	#9
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	Be careful what you bring with you, it's just like flying. My friend had his leatherman tool taken.

March 31, 2007, 12:05 PM	#12
Steve Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 19, 04 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,640 Resorts: Meadow Lake (MT) Four Seasons Aviara (CA) Four Seasons Scottsdale (AZ)	Are the lines and wait times shorter leaving from New Jersey or NYC? Or are they about the same? Is there a quieter time of day and/or day of the week to go? Thanks, Steve

April 1, 2007, 03:35 AM	#13
debraxh TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: California Posts: 1,317 Resorts: Kona Coast Resort, Mountain Retreat, Paradise Village	I've read that the lines are shorter on the NJ side -- but the departures aren't as frequent so the wait could be longer depending on your timing. If it's convenient for you, it's worth checking into for sure. The earlier you can go the better -- the lines only get longer!