Q. How do I get tickets for the crown?
A. Crown reservations must be made through the
Tickets and Reservations link on www.statuecruises.com or by phone at
(201) 604-2800. Crown tickets may be reserved up to 6 months in advance.
However, there are no same day crown tickets and we do not keep a wait
list. You are able to reserve a maximum of four people per transaction.
Q. Are there any ticket restrictions?
A. Each customer may reserve a maximum of 4 tickets
and only one reservation is allowed per 6 month period per card holder.
Tickets are non-transferable. The National Park Service recommends that
children be at least 4-feet tall to climb the crown. The name of each
visitor is required at the time of purchase, and valid Photo ID (with
the exclusion of minors without ID) is required upon arrival at the
Statue of Liberty. Visitors are not allowed to access the crown without
valid identification.
Q. Will there be a fee for crown access?
A. An additional $3 government fee is added to the
cost of the ferry for crown access.
Q. Will the crown be open every day?
A. Yes, if the park is open. However, the National
Park Service reserves the right to cancel reservations at any time for
weather, safety, hazardous conditions or any other reason. If the Statue
is closed, you may request a refund of the $3 government fee for your
crown passes. However, the ferry ticket price is not refundable once the
ticket has been used.
Q. How many people will be allowed into the crown?
A. For safety considerations, groups of no more than
10 people will visit the crown at a time. About 3 groups will ascend to
the crown per hour.
Q. Is it safe to go up the crown?
A. National Park Service rangers will be on site at
all times to assist visitors. Since the Statue is not air conditioned,
interior temperatures can be 20 degrees higher than those outside. On
hot days, it is suggested that visitors drink water at least 30 minutes
prior to the climb; there are no restrooms inside the Statue. The
National Park Service recommends that crown visitors have no significant
physical or mental conditions that would impair their ability to
complete the climb.
Q. How strenuous is the climb?
A. The climb to the crown is a strenuous journey
that encompasses 354 steps, or approximately the height of a 27 story
building, in a cramped enclosed area with high temperatures. The steps
within the Statue are 19" (48 cm) wide, are shallow and taper at one
end. Head clearance is 6 feet 2 inches. All crown visitors must be able
to climb up and down the 354 steps unassisted.
Q. How do I pick up the tickets?
A. Crown tickets must be picked up at the ticket
office Will Call window (at either the New Jersey or New York ticket
office) by the ticket purchaser. You must present a valid Photo ID as
well as the credit card used to purchase the crown tickets in order to
retrieve your tickets. Your crown ticket is only valid for the specific
date and time that you select upon purchase. Please arrive at least 30
minutes prior to the time on the ticket to allow for enough time. The
time to enter the embarkation site security screening facility will be
printed on the face of the ticket.
Q. Can I have my crown tickets emailed to me?
A. No, crown tickets can only be picked up at the
Will Call windows at either the New Jersey or New York ticket offices,
by the ticket purchaser holding the credit card with a valid ID.
Q. Where do I go when I get to Liberty Island if I have crown
tickets?
A. Please go to the Information Center at Liberty
Island. You will pick up a wrist band that indicates you have access to
the crown. After receiving the wrist band, please go directly to the
security screening at the base of the pedestal.