Circle Line: 1.5hr - New York City Landmarks Cruise
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New York City, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
New York City’s landmarks are masterpieces but many visitors miss seeing them from the water. See the city’s best sights on this relaxing sightseeing cruise. Get an incredible perspective of the Manhattan skyline, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. As you cruise, hear the stories behind the sights from your guide's commentary.
- See New York's highlights from the water for a unique perspective
- Cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge across the harbor to the Statue of Liberty
- Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary as you sail
- Take it easy with a convenient departure from Midtown Manhattan
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Live narration on board for more entertaining and engaging commentary than tours with audio guides.
What's Included
- Live narration by Circle Line’s world famous guides (in English)
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Restroom on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Outdoor deck
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (headphones required) See below for more.
- Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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 sightseeing tour on New York’s waterways from Midtown Manhattan, enjoy views of Manhattan’s skyline and iconic landmarks, such One World Trade Center’s Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more.
Depart from Midtown Manhattan and travel down the Hudson River, around Battery Park, up the East River, and then past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge. The narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an educational and entertaining journey.
Learn more about the history of each of the sites while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
Your cruise ends with a return to the departure point in Midtown.
Depart from Midtown Manhattan and travel down the Hudson River, around Battery Park, up the East River, and then past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge. The narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an educational and entertaining journey.
Learn more about the history of each of the sites while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
Your cruise ends with a return to the departure point in Midtown.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown (Pass By)
Empire State Building (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
Hudson Yards (Pass By)
Little Island (Pass By)
One World Trade Center (Pass By)
Ellis Island (Pass By)
Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)
South Street Seaport Historic District (Pass By)
United Nations Headquarters (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
- 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.
- 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 New York City Landmarks Circle Line 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
Anthony_A
Beautiful views even with the bad weather David went above and beyond and was real informative. Will definitely be back! And hope to have David as a guide again
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Janna_L, Jul 2026
Just the perfect amount of time to be out on the water. Our guide was informative and funny without being obnoxious.
Aixa_S, Jul 2026
Excellent experience. We went with 2 seniors and 2 kids (ages 6 and 10). There was a heat wave in NYC and this was a great way to see the sightings, enjoy the breeze and get up close to the statue of liberty and the Brooklyn/Manhattan bridges. Our tour guide was very entertaining and very knowledgeable. Would do it again.
tjschneids, Jul 2026
Nice boat ride, clean and comfortable.
The info wax provided by great emcee
Saw a lot of New York!! !
Sandya_N, Jul 2026
Amazing experience, my kids loved it! Thrilling, beautiful pictures. Will definitely be coming back again.
Christian_R, Jul 2026
Great boat tour.. We got to see the Statue of Liberty and the amazing NYC skyline and bridges.. a memorable experience for our family even though it was 100+ degrees that day
Maria_K, Jul 2026
Amazing boat ride. Very educational. Great staff. My daughter and I enjoyed it immensely. Would highly recommend
Deb_M, Jul 2026
I was a very hot day but the breeze on the boat was comforting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable but he spoke too fast and continuously. By the time you located the building from afar that he was speaking about, he was onto another topic. It was hard to keep up.
Debbie_C, Jun 2026
The boat ride was great. The microphone didn't work though so we caught every third word with a lot of not hearing in between. Would recommend if the microphone is replaced.
Elaine_R, Jun 2026
We had a great guide. Staff friendly. Boat clean.
Even in the rain it was a great experience. Would do again!
Lesa_P, Jun 2026
Great way architecturally to see the city. The guide on the boat did a very nice narrative of what we were seeing.
Shanon_P, Jun 2026
Great experience! I have been to NYC several times and this is the first time that I have done the cruise. It was super fun, very informative and our tour guide was funny and even sung us a song at the end. It was a really neat experience to see the bridges up close and a unique view of the city; even more awesome was our up close and personal with Lady Liberty!
Brandy_C, Jun 2026
This cruise was amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable. She was fun and factual. The views were so good, great picture opportunities, just be prepared for wind (crazy hair), they left on time, we had plenty of time to take multiple photos at different stages. We had wonderful weather. Take sunscreen of setting on upper deck, we did get burned. They had snacks and beverages for sale. We wanted to do this to see the bridges and Our Lady Liberty things that if you are driving over you really can’t see well.
And it was an enjoyable experience for our family.
Dkwanza_S, Jun 2026
Loved everything about my experience, I would definitely do it again & would also refer it to a friend. It was a beautiful sunny day in NY so I picked the perfect day.
Daw_L, May 2026
What a great tour! The tour guide provided colorful commentary with informative history mixed in (lol).
We got to see so many major sights and learn about the city and how it has grown and evolved over the years.
I autos definitely recommend this 1.5hr tour!
Lisa_B, May 2026
Great way to see the NYC skyline & learn history about the city. You can see everything from the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Kelly_M, May 2026
The narration added a lot of color and history to the city without feeling dry or overwhelming.
The ship was clean and well maintained, staff were professional, and the bar was fully stocked, which made it easy to grab a drink and enjoy the ride. Everything felt organized and smooth from boarding to the end of the cruise.
Overall, it was a fun, easy, and enjoyable way to see the city from the water. Highly recommend for both tourists and locals looking for a laid-back but informative NYC experience.
Lorree_T, May 2026
Very informative and interesting! David was outstanding as the narrator/guide for this tour! Saw a lot , took a lot of pics! Great way to view the NYC/Jersey skylines and Statue of Liberty! Wonderful overview!
Kathy_S, May 2026
Great views of NYC - wonderful way to see the ‘must see sites’. The Statue of Liberty, the Holland tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge, the World Trade Center.
IOANNIS_K, Apr 2026
Easy to find, accurate schedule, great views. 1.5 hour ideal no to get bored. Tour guide is an extra asset
Lisa_W, Apr 2026
The tour was better than expected. The landmarks were beautiful and the narrator did a great job. I would recommend this tour.
Dori_D, Apr 2026
This is a nice sampling of the things you want to see when visiting New York. Good for those looking for a light experience - great narration.
Timothy_C, Apr 2026
Great current and historical information about the city of New York along with plenty of time to take in the city views.
Gwendolyn_A, Mar 2026
The cruise is educational. Food is served onboard the cruise. Clean restrooms. Great for large groups
Michael_S, Mar 2026
Perfect weather and a great guide. Only half full (at best) so that made it even better. Great all around
Anthony_A, Feb 2026
Beautiful views even with the bad weather David went above and beyond and was real informative. Will definitely be back! And hope to have David as a guide again
miles_s, Jan 2026
Great staff. Awesome guide. Inside outside seating. Comfortable, cold bundle up. Make sure you have something to cover face.
Ana_T, Jan 2026
It was a very well organized little cruise, the explanations about all the sites where very appropriate
Theresa_U, Dec 2025
The travel guide never showed up. Luckily the ticket got us on board the boat anyway, and there wasn't an added cost so it didn't matter.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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MaryEllen_O, Dec 2025
The tour guide Alexis was informative & fun. Very entertaining -She even sang a round of Christmas Carols getting passengers to join in
Melissa_P, Dec 2025
Very good tour very informative. Be prepared for cold in December. There are drinks and snacks to purchase. The Viator ad stated there were none.
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