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 iconic masterpieces. 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 go, you'll hear the stories behind the sights from your guide's live commentary.
- See New York's highlights from the water
- Cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge across the harbor to the Statue of Liberty
- Entertaining and informative commentary
- Convenient departure from Midtown
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
Reviews
4.5
based on 1,085 reviews
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.
Brandon_M, Dec 2025
Andy is very knowledgeable. The sights are amazing. The photo group is very friendly and helpful!!!!
Maria_H, Dec 2025
A great way to see West and East side of Mahattan by water. Highlights including Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and some iconic buildings and bridges. Well worth doing.
Bernadette_S, Nov 2025
I had an amazing experience on the NYC city sightseeing boat tour! Our tour guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating facts about the city’s history and landmarks. We were able to get an incredible up-close view of the Statue of Liberty, as well as stunning perspectives of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
Even though the weather was chilly and the sky was cloudy, the tour was absolutely worth it. The sights were beautiful, the commentary was informative, and the overall experience was memorable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC or even locals who want to see the city from a new angle!
Bruce_S, Nov 2025
Informative, comfortable (but cold, it’s Nov!) and GREAT views. I’ve been to NYC many times but still learned something new
Catlyn_P, Nov 2025
The location was very easy to find, the staff were kind, and the tour guide was hilarious! We went on a rainy day so it was a bit difficult to see, but the tour guide provided a lot of comic relief. There were plenty of dried covered areas to sit while it was raining, but we could pop outside to take pictures during the breaks in the rain.
Sharon_T, Oct 2025
Great overview of NYC and seeing how all the boroughs connect and hearing about the personalities of each. Plus a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty. Our tour guide, Tim, was great and engaged with those on the cruise.
Cynthia_J, Oct 2025
I have never been on a tour with such an outstanding tour guide. She was excellent. She shared so much information in a very enjoyable manner.
James_M, Oct 2025
Experience was great. If it's a rainy day, bring a poncho as the upper deck is mostly open, although there is some covered seats
JoanB_L, Oct 2025
Get there early for a spot on top. But it gets really chilly out there this time of year (it was a sunny and beautiful day in mid-October), so wear layers and bring a hat or jacket with a hood.
Daniel_O, Oct 2025
This is a great and quick boat ride to see all of New York in a nutshell. If your time is limited and you want to see all the main attractions in NY this is the way to go.
Stephanie_S, Oct 2025
Breath-taking view, knowledgeable presenter, and comfortable cruise.
This last tour was my second and my family’s first. This tour makes you fall in love with NYC if you already haven’t by now.
Barbara_B, Sep 2025
Excellent tour! Our tour guide, Jerry, was so knowledgeable and gave a really good overview of the history and layout of the 5 boroughs. He had a lot of interesting facts, that made the trip so enjoyable!
Edie_G, Sep 2025
It was easy and even though I’ve been to NYC many times it was a fabulous tour. Great activity out on the water.
RL_A, Sep 2025
Great way to see NYC and Statue of Liberty from one tour. Boat was clean with toilets and small food court, staff friendly and tour guide really informative. Easy to book time slots and well organised!
Christine_P, Sep 2025
Great experience. The tour guide was awesome and provided so much information. The sights were amazing
Aleks_G, Sep 2025
Great time, hit all the big spots in the 1.5 hour time. The guide/narrator was really knowledgeable and had some pretty funny dry humor.
Sreekumaranunny_K, Sep 2025
It’s nice safe and well guided tour to see the various land mark of New York City. The guide was extremely good with his explanations on the landmarks which we can see on both sides of the big vessel while we were traveling in it.
Colm_F, Sep 2025
Tour was brilliant. Excellent guide. Great was to spend 90 minutes. Would highly recommend. It’s a great start to seeing NY.
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