Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

Overview

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline.

Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety.

Choose between two ticket types:

Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin.

Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.

City: New York City

Thu 10 Apr

Other dates

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Starting at $52.00

Make a reservation

Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $52.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free Wi-Fi on board

Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)

2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise

Outdoor deck

Air-conditioned vehicle

Download the free Circle Line App to listen to the tour in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian and Chinese

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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!

What To Expect

Statue of Liberty

While you cruise, your knowledgeable tour guide acts as part entertainer and part historian, bringing the city's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. You will discover the secrets of New York City as you sail around Manhattan Island, and see three rivers, seven major bridges including the Brooklyn Bridge, the five boroughs, over 25 world-renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.

Ellis Island

Brooklyn Bridge

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center, also known as One World Trade, One WTC, and formerly the Freedom Tower is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the seventh-tallest in the world.

Hudson Yards

Home to attractions like Edge, City Climb and The Vessel, Hudson Yards is Manhattan's newest neighborhood on the west side.

United Nations Headquarters

The United Nations Secretariat Building is a skyscraper within the headquarters of the United Nations in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

lynnhS9137NY

Mar 2025

Despite it being a bitterly cold day we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise around Manhattan. The whole operation was very slick from start to finish and our guide, Terry was personable and very knowledgeable. He filled us in on the history of each area that we passed and the two plus hours just whizzed by. Thank you to all concerned for a perfect end to a perfect holiday in the best city in the world

CeeCee_M

Mar 2025

The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave a lot of history about New York. I enjoyed experience.

MonikaSmith

Mar 2025

Great views. Long boat trip but you see a lot. The narrator was nice but I had a hard time following his train of words and finding what he was pointing out. You can pay more for indoor seating and a nice souvenir book. You can take pics through windows or you can go outside when you want to take pics.