Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Announce Extended Summer Hours

For the first time ever, Statue of Liberty National Monument

and Ellis Island has extended its summer hours, which means that guests can

now plan a late afternoon departure without having to choose between the

islands, giving visitors more flexibility in organizing their trip.

Through Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2012), ferries depart Battery Park as late as 5

p.m. and return from the national icons as late as 7 p.m. New Yorkers and

visitors alike can take in the Manhattan skyline at sunset, photograph the

Statue of Liberty as dusk falls and explore Ellis Island after most

visitors have left for the day. The new summer hours also provide an

attractive post-work alternative and a pleasant way to take advantage of

warm summer evenings.

Daily extended hours will be offered through Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2012),

with the following schedules:

July 9-August 12

· Last boat departs from Battery Park at 5 p.m.

· Last boat departs from the Statue of Liberty at 6:45 p.m.

· Last boat departs from Ellis Island at 7 p.m.

August 26-September 3

· Last boat departs from Battery Park at 4:30 p.m.

· Last boat departs from the Statue of Liberty at 6:15 p.m.

· Last boat departs from Ellis Island at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and $9 for children ages 5 to

12. Ages 4 and younger visit for free.

For reservations or additional ticket information, visit

www.statuecruises.com or call 201-604-2800.