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Circle Line: 4th of July All-Inclusive Fireworks Cruise

New York City, USA
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Party on July 4th aboard New York’s famous Circle Line cruise—with your whole memorable night taken care of at this bucket-list experience. Enjoy a stunning sunset and an amazing vantage of the impressive July 4th fireworks on the water. Indulge in unlimited alcoholic beverages and a dinner buffet as you dance the night away to a live DJ with incredible skyline views.
  • Party on a Circle Line cruise for an unforgettable New York City July 4th
  • Enjoy incredible views of the fireworks and the city skyline
  • Open bar and buffet dinner included
  • Dance to a professional live DJ

What's Included

  • Dinner
    All-American Buffet – Ribs, sliders, burgers, dogs, and a Mac ‘N Cheese Bar that’s totally worth the carbs
  • Live DJ
  • Fireworks Viewing
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Open Bar with Unlimited beer, wine, soda, and our signature Firecracker Cocktail

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
      83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .6:30 pm

    Itinerary

    Hudson River (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please arrive early. Boarding begins at 6:15pm. Boats will leave exactly at 6:45pm
    • Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought on board
    • For children under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge
    • If you are coming with a group or meeting other people, please board with your entire group and board at the same time. We use several boats for this event and cannot guarantee you will be on the same boat if your group arrives and boards at different times.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 450 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Reviews

    4.1
    based on 36 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Party on the Hudson

    Heather_H, Jul 2025
    The fireworks were amazing. The su.set was breathtaking. I got ao.e really great pictures. I enjoyed the firecracker cocktails and the food. The DJ gave a party vibe and everyone was having fun. The line is long to get on the boat. You will be standing for 30+ minutes.

    Awesome Experience!

    Stephanie_F, Jul 2025
    Awesome experience! Great views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty & the fireworks, food was good, great selection of drinks, dj was fun. Completely exceeded our expectations!

    Very family friendly!...

    anwer_r, Jul 2025
    Very family friendly! Fireworks were outstanding! Food was good although we had to wait in a long line for it. Good dj. Well organized.

    Price should be brought down to $179 again.

    Arleen_C, Jul 2024
    They should drop the price to $179 like it used to be. Buffet was so messy with disinterested workers ready to tell you no rather than letting you know while you were on line how many hotbdogs, hamburgers, cupcakes you could get. Long lines for food and drinks, no organization. DJ was bad and didn't play any music during the display. Is it that hard to link with the tv broadcast or the 1010WINS simulcast?

    GREAT ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

    Alene_B, Jul 2024
    As a native New Yorker, this was my 1st experience watching the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks up close. Doing it on the Circle Line made it that much better. This was an all inclusive program and worth the money which included drinks , food and entertainment. The food was plenty..you did not go hungry..all types of drinks adult and kiddy friendly..can't say enough about the DJ who was awesome and kept the large crowd engaged. The only thing that wasn't so pleasant was standing in Line for over an hour and nowhere for disabled/handicapped to sit. I use a cane and stood in Line for about 3 hrs. I did get there early so I can get a seat outside because of the heat but one security guy kept checking on me to see if I was OK. They also distributed water to all the guest while we we outside waiting to get in.

    If in NYC on the 4th, book this tour for a very enjoyable evening.

    John, Jul 2024
    The Staff were all exceptional. The July 4 fireworks in NYC probably went on for 45 spectacular minutes. Tour ticket included open bar and food. DJ was entertaining with many guests dancing. I met a very nice couple from New Zealand who happen to sit next to us.

    Great view of the skyline.

    Rohan_B, Jul 2024
    Great view of the skyline. Departure was on time. Long lines and wait in the heat. Messy food buffet area and service.

    4th of July Cruise in New York

    Geoffrey_H, Jul 2024
    The cruise was great, the way they managed the the boarding was very well organised, however the food was not so great and they run out later in the evening.

    Solid

    Robert_W, Jul 2024
    Always want less lineups. Other than that it gave what it should. Maybe a few less people on board so there’s less lineups for food and drink and ample space for choice viewing spots on deck

    Loved this cruise!

    John_H, Jul 2024
    Didn’t enjoy the long wait to board, but we did enjoy the cruise, the staff, the passengers and the food. One thing…there was a good amount of diesel exhaust, so just know that if you’re allergic. There were tobacco smokers on the outside deck and that smoke was annoying.

    Circle Line 4th of July cruise

    June_S, Jul 2024
    The cruise itself was fine. The music was way too loud. Children were holding their ears. It was a lot of money for what I got out of it.

    Another check off my bucket list

    ELIZABETH_T, Jul 2023
    As a native New Yorker, seeing the Macy's fireworks live has always been a dream that I never seem3d to get around to. This year the udea to see the fireworks was suggesyed by a friend who went a couple of years ago and highly recommended it. Although the reviews were not great we decided to give it a go. Thank goodness we did. I love the Circle Line. It is always a go to trip to bring friends who visit. Luckily we were the first in the boat and got seats on the top in rhe back on the cushion seats. The buffet was plentiful and good. Service was wonderful. After someone requested that the DJ play 80's music the boat was rocking. Our boat managed to be in the front so we had a clear view of the barges. What a great view. Breathtaking. The boats were lined up with the back of the boat facing the fireworks so we were lucky that we went to the back to sit. The boat was not full. Obviously everyone went to sit outside on top, but you never felt crowded. There was a lot of room to go inside on both levels if you wanted to escape the heat. It was a memorable 4th and the trip was well worth the cost!

    The Love Boat

    kev_k, Jul 2023
    My experience on the circle line for the 4th of July was absolutely amazing thanks to Captain Gabriel and crew for giving me the opportunity to propose to the woman I adore and love PS the DJ was amazing

    Fun time

    Hal_S, Jul 2023
    The fireworks were great and seeing Lady Liberty again was an added bonus! Seeing all the beautiful buildings from a distance was awesome!

    Fantastic 4th!

    Latoya_D, Jul 2023
    We had a great time! We were close enough to see the fireworks launched. The food was typical American. The DJ had us getting up and dancing.

    Love the Circle Line for the Macy's Fireworks!

    Arleen_C, Jul 2023
    The tickets were available to print or show on your phone before the event so check in was a breeze. We actually boarded and left the dock earlier than planned so we had more time to enjoy the amazing barbecue and sightseeing on what turned into beautiful day. The DJ was amazing and there was a group of young adults dancing up a storm which really got everyone into a good spirit. The boat was a little understaffed but the food and drinks were plentiful and we had a front row spot for the fireworks display. I will book this cruise again next year!!

    July 4th disappointment

    Vaneica_M, Jul 2023
    The food was average and cold. Staff was friendly My biggest disappointment was another boat from Circle Line got right next to us and blocked our view just as the fireworks started and we had to push back further so I view that would have been perfect was yielded to your other boat. This should not have happened. There was room to pull beside us and they didn’t So disappointed.

    Fantastic night celebrating 4th July

    Sandra_B, Jul 2022
    Fantastic night celebrating 4th July. Well organised getting people onto the boats. Boats were not overcrowded and there was plenty of room for people to move around. A good party atmosphere from the start. We enjoyed the views all around Manhattan from the Hudson and East river and also the Statue of Liberty. Boat got into a prime position for the fireworks whilst we watch NYC turn from day to night and enjoyed the party on board. Food and drink were included. We had a great night and a fantastic experience.

    Great Experience!

    Kimberly_A, Jul 2022
    We were here for my sons 7th birthday….he loved it!! The boat DJ gave my little one a birthday acknowledgment and he was in heaven. The fireworks was the cherry on top.

    Bonito 4de julio

    Marco_U, Jul 2024
    Para ser un paseo por la bahia y pasarlo bien con una muy buena vista de los fuegos artificiales, estuvo muy bien. Pero se publicaba como buffet, nunca lo fue; solo una fila para distribuir hamburguesas, nada mas. Esto ultimo debe mejorar.

    Croisière

    martine_a, Jul 2023
    Tout était parfait sauf 1 petit détail . Le repas pas vraiment de choix et en plus ont mange sur nos genoux ce qui n est pas pratique et le monde sur le bateaux je ne m attendait pas à sa . Par contre animation et croisière géniale

    Bonheur inoubliable

    Daniele_G, Jul 2023
    L'ambiance de chacun un DJ génial et je ferais mon anniversaire,le buffet au top ,,j'ai rencontré des gens super sympas ,certain de l'équipage super gentil,boisson tout était parfait et des heures de bonheur inoubliables

    Schöne Bootstour

    Christina_W, Jul 2023
    Hat wirklich Spaß gemacht. Gut organisiert vor Ort. Gute Stimmung auf dem Boot. Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.

    Abominabel eten en te luide muziek

    Martine_V, Jul 2023
    Het eten was abominabel. Gelukkig was er het vuurwerk. De muziek op de boot stond ook VEEL te luid, het deed gewoon pijn aan de oren.

    4 de julho

    Marisa_T, Jul 2023
    A animação dos recepcionistas. A organização é a cortesia dos trabalhadores do navio circule line . Aprovado

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