Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour
New York City, USA
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the Statue of Liberty up close without having to spend hours waiting in line. Enjoy views of the New York City skyline as you set sail on a cruise down the Hudson River. Watch the city go by from the open-air roof deck or relax inside a seated indoor space. Afterwards, explore key landmarks with a convenient shuttle bus.
- Take a free shuttle bus to city attractions after the cruise
- Buy drinks or snacks at a full-service bar and concession area
- Take pictures of landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and Freedom Tower
- Wi-Fi and a restroom are available onboard for your convenience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This tour includes shuttle service to various top Manhattan sights after you dock for seamless logistics.
What's Included
- 75-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Free Shuttle after the cruise to NYC Iconic Attractions
- Landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic BeveragesAvailable to purchase
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees/ there is no public parking lot available directly at the pier.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 455 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
We are located at Pier 78 on Hudson River. Enter NY Waterway Terminal/Pier 79 on West 40th and Westside Highway. Walk one minute to Pier 78 on West 38th Street.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
One World Trade Center (Pass By)
Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)
Manhattan Bridge (Pass By)
Edge NYC (Pass By)
Hudson Yards (Pass By)
Ellis Island (Pass By)
Chelsea Market (Pass By)
The High Line (Pass By)
Governors Island (Pass By)
Dumbo (Pass By)
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Free Shuttle Buses to and from Pier 78 from Battery Park
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This tour was AWESOME!!! It’s a great way to see the city of NY and learn a little bit of history with phenomenal views. Exceptional customer service from the staff. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Enjoy all the views and stories . The story of that day in 2001 just makes the Statue of Liberty more real.
I reached the pick up point at 04:30pm. The lady over there said wait for 15mins. At 4:45pm when I asked her regarding the booking she told me that the tour was cancelled. The next available one was at 6pm. Since I had a train back to DC at 7:52pm there was no way that I could have done the 6pm one. I was told that since the booking was via Vaitor, they couldn’t do anything. On calling Vaitor customer care, the executive didn’t see any cancellations. She said she would connect with the tour operator. After holding for awhile, she told me that she couldn’t connect with the tour operator. I called the customer care again at 5:30pm as my trip was already ruined. Only to find out that the Vaitor team had no information about cancellation of the trip.
Absolutely brilliant tour and tour guide…
Great value for money trip, the boat was clean and well stocked and the guide was brilliant very informative and a great sense of humour
Highly recommend
This underground museum is an amazing and solemn accounting of the events of 9/11/2001. Obtaining tickets online in advance and skipping the ticket line for timed entry is recommended. The museum location is conveniently located adjacent to the Oculus terminal and also near other subway lines. Give yourselves at least three hours to fully take in all the museum offers and leave time to visit the above-ground Memorial before or after. Recommend a tour guide, audio guide or printed/internet info to understand some of the exhibits and the Memorial. The 9/11 Museum is ok for chlldren and there are exhibits addressing children's mental trauma, expressing their feelings, and about discussing these difficult topics with them. Be prepared for many questions.
Jose was awesome! Loved all the music, as well. Great views and they took professional pics of us, too!
My tour was cancelled due to the 4th of July Parade, so I need to request a refund. I was not informed of the cancellation until we arrived at the pier.
The information given by the host during the tour was top notch. He made the experience well worth it. If you are short on time this tour really delivers a lot.
Be on time, they leave pretty promptly. Great tour, nice people. We would definitely visit again when we’re in town.
The boat cruise was a relaxing way to see a lot of NY (and a few NJ) landmarks. The boat was very clean and staff was helpful.
Great tour . Darius the tour guide was informative and entertaining! Five stars I would recommend when visiting NY city.
Very informative. Easy to book.
Memorable experience.
First time or 100th time in New York, a must do .
This is an amazing experience to view the sky line and Statue of Liberty. The tour guide did a fabulous job by explaining the each step of the journey. Also, it was great to have a photographer on board who helped our family to make our trip memorable.
This was so much better than I anticipated! I was prepared to see the sights but the narration/tour guide aspect was amazing! Lots of good information about NYC, the buildings, the history of Ellis island, 9-11 and more! As much as I loved the guide I also loved when they took a break from the narration to play a few New York and America songs while we slowly drove by the Statue of Liberty and toward the Brooklyn bridge! It was a really lovely touch! Also, the bathrooms in our boat were surprisingly nice! I told my kids to use the restroom before we got off never wouldn’t find as nice a bathroom elsewhere in the city!
Outstanding staff and great tour and took time around statue of liberty and Brooklyn bridge area. Perfect length and great time!!
The reason I chose this specific tour was because it’s advertised that after the boat tour there is an option bus tour that includes a stop in Times Square. Which was great because that’s where my hotel was. When we got off the boat there were several buses, and the man who was checking tickets for the boat tour was directing people. I asked which would be stopping in Times Square, and he said none I’d have to walk there myself. I would not have booked this specific tour had I known that the advertised after tour would not make the advertised stops. However, I gave 3 stars because the actual boat tour was great. They just mislead you with the advertisement, and I will not give them anything higher than that because of being misled.
An incredible experience, the commentary from Darius was amazing, so knowledgeable and extremely funny, kept us so engaged.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had an incredible experience and that Darius made the tour so engaging, informative, and fun. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great staff, had summer like weather but went early to beat the heat. Get great views of historic landmarks. Very fun time
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful weather, friendly staff, and amazing views of NYC’s historic landmarks. Thanks for choosing Big City Tourism, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
The VIP tour was excellent and the tour guide, Darius as well as the rest of the friendly staff made this experience amazing for me and my lady! 10/10
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you and your lady enjoyed the VIP experience, awesome views, and Darius’s energy. We’ll share your kind words with the team. 10/10 reviews like this mean a lot to us!
Every worker was so nice and accommodating. The tour guide was amazing. A lot of cool information and funny. The VIP area was totally worth the extra money! The views on the top deck were amazing and not crowded!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Ashley, thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the guide’s humor and information. We’re also glad the VIP area was worth it for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another NYC adventure!
A lot of white peoples on boat kind of scared me but everything went fine for a brother I will recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Amos, thank you for riding with us and for your recommendation. We’re glad everything went well and that you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate you choosing Big City Tourism and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great trip, saw lots of the key points of interest, guide 'Darious" was very knowledgeable and humorous.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Roger, thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing NYC’s key landmarks and that Darious made the trip both informative and fun. We appreciate you sailing with us and hope to see you again soon!
We were put on a different boat that was smaller and gross— plus, it was not the tour I paid for. It was 30 min shorter and didn’t go by the advertised locations. We were overcharged, since our boat was four times the price! For 11 people in my group, that’s quite the ripoff. No apology was given. They just simply did not care.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Karen, we’re sorry to hear your experience fell short. During operational adjustments or high-demand periods, comparable vessels may occasionally be used to keep departures running. Our goal is always to provide a quality sightseeing experience with views of NYC landmarks. Please contact info@bigcitytourism.com
with your booking details so we can review your concerns directly.
The tour operator canceled a paid reservation the morning of our scheduled excursion. That did not leave us enough time (on a holiday-President’s Day) to schedule another activity.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, we sincerely apologize for the cancellation and inconvenience caused, especially on a holiday. Unfortunately, a significant snowstorm and official Coast Guard weather advisories led to the suspension of all water taxis and marine experiences citywide, so there were no alternative water options available. While disappointing, guest safety must always come first. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back in better conditions.
Overall, this experience was smooth and enjoyable. The instructions were clear, the process was well organized, and everything went as expected. It was a convenient and stress-free experience, and I appreciated how easy it was from start to finish. I would recommend it to others looking for something reliable and straightforward.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Chivon — thank you for the kind words! We’re really glad the experience felt smooth, organized, and stress-free from start to finish. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Fun time seeing Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from the Hudson. Our guide Molly was great! I would recommend being early to get a limited seat if that is important to you.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi John,
Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave such a great review! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from the Hudson. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
The worst experience ever. We purchased tickets for 3 pm and were waiting for 1,5 hrs. Not recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi there,
We’re sorry for the wait you experienced. During busy periods, departure times can vary depending on volume and conditions.
We appreciate your feedback and will share it internally.
Fun and very entertaining cruise ! Took the 5 o ‘clock cruise and all the views were perfect. Recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the cruise and the views — sunset departures are always a favorite.
Beautiful views from on top of the boat, especially at night. In winter, it is unbearably freezing. Downstairs you can sit in an enclosed area but the operators keep the lights on/windows are dirty so it is almost impossible to see outside while remaining comfortable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for your feedback. During colder months, guests are welcome to enjoy both the outdoor decks for photos and the enclosed, heated interior seating for comfort.
We appreciate you highlighting this, as it helps future guests choose what works best for them.
This tour was great with an informative tour guide. The music they played aligned with the beautiful sights we saw. Will definitely book again for our next visit!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, the music, and the views, and we appreciate you choosing us again on your next visit.
Showed up for the cruise, only to learn that my departure time had been changed from 11:15….to 11. Got absolutely no notice whatsoever. So, had to wait another hour for next departure. Also expected a little spoken information about things we were seeing…got nothing. Did make a stop at Statue of Liberty for several minutes to allow for photos.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Dana,
We’re sorry for the schedule change and the additional wait. Departure times can occasionally shift due to operational needs, and we understand how frustrating that can be.
Thank you for your feedback regarding narration — we’ll share this with the team for review.
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