New York: Circle Line Full-Island Sightseeing Cruise

4.5

(63 verified reviews)•Operator: Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts, Inc.

The Statue of Liberty with New York City skyscrapers, including One World Trade Center, in the background under a clear blue sky.

Duration2 h 30 min

Arrive before45 min

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Wheelchair Accessible

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About

Step aboard Circle Line’s best of NYC cruise, the only sightseeing cruise that circumnavigates the entire island of Manhattan.

Sail through all five boroughs and pass more than 100 landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and the Manhattan skyline.

Along the way, an expert guide shares insights into New York City’s history, architecture, and neighborhoods.

Relax on spacious indoor and outdoor decks, enjoy onboard WiFi, and take in views as you cruise through New York Harbor, the Hudson River, the East River, and the Harlem River.

What's Included

2.5-hour sightseeing cruise
Live guide
Downloadable audio guide app
Outdoor and indoor deck space
Climate-controlled indoor seating
WiFi onboard
Restroom onboard

What's Not Included

Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Must Know

Outside food and drinks are not allowed
Wheelchair is accessible
Guests requiring additional assistance are encouraged to notify the crew upon arrival
Seating is available on a first come, first served basis

Good to Know

On rare occasions, high tides or bridge conditions may prevent the vessel from completing a full circumnavigation of Manhattan. If this occurs, the cruise will follow an alternate route while still passing the city’s major landmarks

Landmarks you’ll see:

Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
Brooklyn Bridge
One World Trade Center
Empire State Building
Chrysler Building
Yankee Stadium
The High Line
Little Island
Hudson Yards
George Washington Bridge
Grant’s Tomb

Instructions

Before you buy

Kids under 2 can join for free, no ticket required.

On-site usage

Skip the box office and show your mobile ticket at the boarding line
Arrive at Pier 83 at least 45 minutes before departure. Boarding begins approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time
Confirm your selected cruise and departure time before arrival

Getting there:

Departure point: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Pier 83, West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
By subway: Take the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S or W train to Times Square–42nd Street, then continue west by foot, taxi or bus to Pier 83
By bus: Take the westbound M42 or M50 bus to the final stop at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue

After your visit

For the most up-to-date operating schedule, check the tour operator’s website
Please note: You must comply with all the health and safety protocols, including any COVID-19 related protocols that may be in effect