Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $44.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $44.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free Wi-Fi on board

2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise

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

Outdoor deck

Air-conditioned vehicle

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
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
All guests are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or wear masks in any areas of the boat.

What To Expect

Circle Line Cruises

Choose to upgrade to premier seating which offers skip-the-line privileges, an exclusive inside area and outdoor patio area onboard, water, and dedicated wait service. In the summer opt for the VIP package upgrade that includes a lunch (Options include Lobster Roll, Burger or Chicken plus coleslaw, chips, soft drink) at North River Lobster located on nearby Pier 83. Upgrade Options: Cruise + Premier Seating Put yourself in the captain's chair with first class seating, premium views, and seat service that will make you feel like you own the city! Enjoy comfortable upgraded seats, exclusive outdoor viewing area, food and beverage service from the comfort of your seat, and skip-the-line privileges to avoid long lines. Cruise + VIP Package (Available April-September) Premier Seating plus lunch at North River Lobster Company, a floating lobster shack located at neighboring Pier 83. Choose from Lobster Roll, Burger or Chicken plus coleslaw, chips, soft drink. North River Lobster Company offers fresh seafood, mason jar cocktails, buckets of beer, and a raw bar in a relaxed, casual environment and is the perfect place to unwind or soak up the sun after your VIP sightseeing cruise. In addition to the live tour guide narration in English, recorded narration is available in seven languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin and English via free app download. Instructions provided on voucher.

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

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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)

BritishAmerican92

Dec 2018

This was a great way to see the entire island of Manhattan from the water. Our guide, John, was so much fun, pointing out interesting sites and buildings, providing historical facts, and oftentimes interjecting his own unique humor. It was very cold on the water in December, but the boat offered inside seating as well as outside seating for optimal views. This is just one of several cruises this company offers depending on what time you have available and what you'd like to see. It's about a 20 minute walk from Times Square to Pier 83 on the Hudson River, so nicely located if you are staying in midtown.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

We are pleased to hear that you had a fantastic cruise with us! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed the commentary given by our tour guides on board. They are trained to provide information about not only history but popular culture as well. They work hard to ensure that each guest leaves filled with New York City knowledge. We are glad that was the case. We do hope to see you on board again in the near future. Best, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

451wanderer222451

Dec 2018

The circle line cruise around Manhatten was a high light. I urge any one who has the time to do this trip. I was amazed at how much I saw.

twotravellers79

Dec 2018

We did the two and a half tour with Circle Line Cruise today and it was marvellous. Despite the day being overcast we got a front row view of all of the New York area- islands, buroughs, etc. We paid a bit extra for the Premium seating and we felt the value was worth it - the seating was comfortable, we received a welcome cookie and had a server for the entire cruise. We could not praise Chris’s commentary enough - information, interesting and never boring. Our friend was originally from New York and she appreciated visiting her childhood stomping grounds and ( as a local ) really appreciated Chris’s historical comments and updates.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Hello, We are glad to hear you enjoyed our guides commentary! Each of our guides has their own narration and twist of New York City history, which makes each tour so unique. It is great that you thoroughly enjoyed your cruise, we hope that you can join us again. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises