We went with a private tour group and we had a you...

We went with a private tour group and we had a young man by the name of Remy/Remi that was the bust guide of any tour we have ever been on. GO EARLY to miss the traffic. We booked the 830 tour and as we were leaving the boats coming in were jammed with tourists coming to see the Statue of Liberty. They do have a cafe on the island with drinks and food so don t worry about starving. There are several security checkpoints that are very similar to what you would go through at an airport. Check the weather and bring a jacket just in case you need it.