Unhappy V.
I paid over $200 to take 4 kids and…
I paid over $200 to take 4 kids and myself to see the national park and scheduled at 1100 on a Monday. I arrived at 1045 and waited in line for 40 minutes to get on the boat, arrived at liberty island at 1145, and saw the huge line to get off the island that we only used 15 minutes to take a few pictures of the statue and then stood in line for 50 minutes missing the first boat and taking the second boat to get off the island. We elected not to see Ellis island as we were already almost 3 hours invested. I believe $200 for 15 minutes of exploring and almost 2 hours of waiting in line in 95 degree heat with no shade was extremely subpar for a US national park. For that price, tickets should be limited or more boats should be utilized to meet the capacity. Additionally, shade structures should be provided during the long waiting times. I am extremely disappointed with our experience and would recommend against seeing this park.




