Circle Line: 1.5hr - New York City Landmarks Cruise

4.6 (1,149 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 200 travelers

Overview

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline.

Experience the grandeur of New York's skyline on this 1.5-hour highlights cruise. Sit back and relax while you cruise past New York's major sights, and enjoy a close encounter of the best kind with the Statue of Liberty.

What's included

  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Live narration by Circle Line’s world famous guides (in English)
  • Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (headphones required) See below for more.
  • Outdoor deck
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
    Pass by
    Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.
  2. Empire State Building
    Pass by
    See New York's most iconic building along with several other notable buildings that make the Manhattan skyline unforgettable.
  3. Statue of Liberty
    Pass by
    One of the highlights of the cruise. Lady Liberty stands in NY Harbor as a beacon of freedom. Get your up-close as our boats pause at several points around Liberty Island so guests can get the perfect snap. It's a bucket list moment.
  4. Hudson Yards
    Pass by
    New York's newest neighborhood along the west side of Manhattan featuring The Vessel - a unique sculptural structure designed by Thomas Heatherwick
  5. Little Island
    Pass by
    New York's newest park rises up from the Hudson River's west side. These sculptural, flower like pillars connect to create a unique greenspace like no other.
  6. One World Trade Center
    Pass by
    See the iconic building and appreciate it's grandeur from the water. This is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
  7. Ellis Island
    Pass by
    New York's historic immigration center will forever be a part of the city's immense history.
  8. Brooklyn Bridge
    Pass by
    Your cruise takes you sailing down the Hudson, around Battery Park, up the East River, past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge.
  9. South Street Seaport Historic District
    Pass by
    This historic district has been reborn and revitalized offering new dining and shopping experiences.
  10. United Nations Headquarters
    Pass by
    See the building where representatives from around the globe meet to discuss the world's top issues.
  11. Governors Island
    Pass by
    A former Army post and Coast Guard installation, this island has been re-imagined as a public park in New York Harbor.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pier 83

End point

Pier 83

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
  • Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
  • Outside food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
  • Our cruise features a live tour guide in English. If you would like a guided tour in another language, please download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App from the Apple App store or Google Play store. Once on the boat you can use the free WiFi to listen or read a guided tour in one of nine languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Please bring your own headphones.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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