Circle Line: 1hr - NYC Liberty Cruise
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New York City, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the highlights of New York City from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to see as much as possible and avoid waiting in traffic, this cruise offers views of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
- Discover NYC’s waterfront landmarks on a sightseeing cruise
- Learn about the passing sites from your tour guide
- Get up-close photos of the Statue of Liberty
- Relax and enjoy food and beverages (available for purchase) onboard
What's Included
- Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English)
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
- 1-hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating
- Bathrooms on board
- Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages (Available to purchase on board)
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Pier 83
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
On this Liberty Cruise, enjoy stunning views of Manhattan’s brilliant skyline and iconic landmarks, like One World Trade Center—the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—as well as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, and more.
This cruise travels down the Hudson River to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the Statue of Liberty. Narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an entertaining journey.
Enjoy a snack or beverage from the onboard concession area (available for purchase) while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
This cruise travels down the Hudson River to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the Statue of Liberty. Narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an entertaining journey.
Enjoy a snack or beverage from the onboard concession area (available for purchase) while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
Manhattan Skyline (Pass By)
Hudson Yards (Pass By)
The Vessel (Pass By)
Jacob Javits Convention Center (Pass By)
Little Island (Pass By)
One World Trade Center (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
New York Harbor (Pass By)
Ellis Island (Pass By)
Governors Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- Non-English-speaking guests can now make the most of their cruise with the free Circle Line Sightseeing app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets you follow along with a guided tour in your language, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Be sure to bring your own headphones, as headsets aren’t provided. Download the app today and enjoy exploring New York City like never before!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (16)
Q:What is the departure point for the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:The cruise conveniently departs from Pier 83 @ West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway, in Midtown Manhattan.
Jun 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_B
I highly recommend this cruise to everyone! The crew is not only polite and friendly but also the guide is incredibly knowledgeable. The opportunity to have the Freedom Lady right in front of you for the most amazing pictures is absolutely priceless.
Reviews
4.4
based on 737 reviews
Patrick_F, Apr 2026
Everything was amazing! Thank you for the host of the ferry for great animation and experience! :-)!
Melissa_R, Nov 2025
A nice quick way to see the city and the Statue of Liberty. Boat is nice with plenty of seats inside and out. Bundle up in the winter because top deck is windy and cold! But worth it! Andy, the tour guide, was informative and funny.
Jeanine_O, Nov 2025
We had an amazing ride around Lady Liberty with tour guide Alexis. It’s a great value for your dollar. Lots of great history and plenty of room to move around the boat. They also have restrooms and a great snack bar on board! Do it!!!
Gail_B, Oct 2025
It is well worth it. The host was perfect for the job. It was enlightening and fun. I would do it again. A very well run organization.
Jacqueline_Q, Oct 2025
Tour guide was awesome and tour was safe
We had a great time
The boat was clean and smooth and enjoyable
Jayne_G, Jun 2025
Lovely experience with great view of Statue of Liberty. The commentary was random and rambling, should have been more relevant.
Cheryl_M, May 2025
It was a nice trip. Boat was very clean. Staff was great. I Would take another tour with this company. My only suggestion would be to add a speaker on the deck towards the back of the boat. Could not hear the crew member.
Aron_T, Oct 2024
The was no speaker in to explain what we are seeing
For that ammount of money I would expect a normal tour
Carol_P, Oct 2024
Fabulous trip. Very knowledgeable guide and supportive staff to ensure safety is pivotal. The views were incredible and visible from 360° viewing angles.This was an amazing trip and all our family and other passengers enjoyed every minute.
HUMAIRAA_A, Sep 2024
Great views, knowledgeable and hilarious tour guide. The speed and cleansiness of the boat was excellent. I was really happy with this purchase. In the short week we were in NYC, I am grateful this is one of the activites that we did. Good assortment of snacks and drinks on board too.
Pilar_M, Sep 2024
Going around the Statue of Liberty and seeing all the surrounding buildings was beautiful
The host was very informative of the area and his impressions were funny
Akshay_N, Sep 2024
Guide and service was great. Good food options too. Indoor and out door seating for whatever temperature you are comfortable with
Joseph_R, Aug 2024
Good trip!! Excellent commentary during the tour, a lot of history was shared about Lady Liberty as well as New York City, Ellis Island and New Jersey.
georgette_J, Jul 2024
Your staff celebrated my birthday with cheesecake lighted, sparkle candles, sang happy birthday to me which was a surprise because I did not expect them to do that, with everyone on the boat joining in to sing & dance. In addition I was more surprised when they invited me to join in on the tequila drinking contest with 4-5 others drinking at the same time. I had a ball. it was the time of my life. everyone was sooo very friendly. I got phone numbers to new friends that I met.
David_W, Jun 2024
Disappointing, wish we’d booked a trip that took more in rather than just going to the island, turning around and coming back
Elizabeth_B, Jun 2024
I highly recommend this cruise to everyone! The crew is not only polite and friendly but also the guide is incredibly knowledgeable. The opportunity to have the Freedom Lady right in front of you for the most amazing pictures is absolutely priceless.
Chris_S, Jun 2024
Great trip, on time, friendly, informative. Boat was busy but plenty of room. Great views of Statue of Liberty and surrounding areas.
Diamanta_Z, May 2024
Cruise was ok. It wasn’t an hour. We took off 10 minutes late and got back a few minutes early so it was more of a 45 min cruise. We did not get as close as we had hoped to the Statue of Liberty. Also, there was 10 of us and no one could hear the audio from the tour guide.
Terri_S, May 2024
Seeing the Statue of Liberty was amazing. Wish the tour went closer to the Brooklyn bridge. Great staff!
Greg_A, May 2024
Commentary on the boat was outstanding. Liberty weekend coming up so the airforce practicing their displays was an added bonus. Lady Liberty was majestic.
Ana_N, May 2024
Quick and fun tour! The views were beautiful and we got some amazing pictures! The staff were friendly and the guide was very knowledgeable, learn so much.
Ammar_K, May 2024
The ride itself was good. Great views. Tour guide who was an older gentleman was rude and not enjoyable. He seemed annoyed the entire time and was short tempered with all of the passengers. Then on top of it he reminded us to tip him afterwards.
Jeannie_I, Apr 2024
I love you statue Soul of the Water. He was very beautiful. The skyline is also a treat to see from all angles. You get very good views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Alkiesha_C, Apr 2024
This tour was absolutely amazing! I saw everything I wanted to see, I learned a lot about the art along the Hudson and the neighborhoods throughout the boroughs! Jerry was a great tour guide and 1 hour timeframe was perfect!! I would definitely recommend this tour!
Elizabeth_R, Mar 2024
Great Family experience loved the crew for snacks and the photos were great. We enjoyed the speaker funny informative
Cheryl_L, Mar 2024
Seeing up close the Statue of Liberty and awesome architecture from the Hudson River. The guided tour guide was very knowledgeable.
James_W, Mar 2024
Fantastic tour, navigating the Hudson River to see The Statue of Liberty - thoroughly recommend. Great tour guide on board, very informative and well managed, departing on time and arriving as per schedule too.
Jackie_S, Mar 2024
The circle line cruise is very informative. A very enjoyable cruise. The weather was not on our side with rain and fog but was still very enjoyable
Lorraine_T, Mar 2024
Tour guide Gerry made trip entertaining and gave helpful and interesting information. Great views. Trip was a good length. We were lucky with the weather, it was glorious so we sat upstairs, but downstairs seemed roomy and comfortable too
Sherita_J, Feb 2024
The most memorable moments was how pleasant the staff was, the information shared by the tour guide, and seeing the Statue of Liberty in person.
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