Circle Line: New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

Overview

Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.

City: New York City

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $44.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $44.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2-hour sightseeing cruise

Free Wi-Fi on board

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

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.
Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure 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

Brooklyn Bridge

You'll enjoy dazzling skyline views of Manhattan on this 2-hour cruise. From the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York's landmarks are especially memorable when lit up at night. Beverages, food, and souvenirs are available for purchase onboard.

Statue of Liberty

Absorb stunning views of the floodlit Statue of Liberty.

Manhattan Skyline

Soak in the panoramas of Manhattan's illuminated skyscrapers.

Circle Line Cruises

Savor unobstructed views of New York City from deck.

New York Harbor

Drink in stellar views of the harbor's lights and sights.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

Janmnielsen

Jul 2019

We have previously done the Circle Line cruise and enjoyed it. However this time we wanted something different, so we went for the harbour lights cruise this time. Who wouldn’t like to enjoy the skyline with lights on it, right? We even paid extra for the premier tickets, cause we wanted to do it just right. Boarding was fine, and the chairs were comfortable. However, the boat leaves at 7 pm which is way to early for the city to have its lights on. Darkness fell the last half hour of the cruise, but the more expensive premier seats were located on the side of the boat that faced New Jersey. So if we wanted to see the skyline by night, we had to leave our seats, and obviously there were none available elsewhere on the boat by then. We circled the Statue of Liberty. But even then the lights had still not come on, so she was a sad sight in the dusk. And 10 minutes after we left, we could see back at her having the lights turned on. We just didn’t get to enjoy it due to the poor timing of Circle Lines. The cruise should have left at 8 pm and the premier seats should have been on the other side. The cruise in itself is nice. But DON’T pay for Premium seats and go by day. Because “harbour lights” is a scam. Check out my photo if you don’t believe me. And that was on the way back from the turn at UN HQ.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi and thank you for your review, I am sorry you did not have the experience you expected. Can you kindly email me at [email protected] so we can discuss this situation in further detail. Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you. Best, Robert Strazza Director, Guest Experience [email protected]

Mary_M

Jul 2019

The cruise is lovely! We got great photos of the NYC skyline. Unfortunately we bought our tickets through the Viator website. We found out on the night of the cruise that the "tickets" were not actually tickets. They were a "voucher" to claim tickets at the Harbor Lights ticket office. There was a huge line up at the ticket office, and by the time we got to the front, we were told that the cruise was sold out for the night we were scheduled to take the cruise. Many other people in the line were also fooled by their "tickets" from Viator. Understandably so, because the thickets from Viator even had barcodes on them. Scam! Fortunately, the girl at the ticket office was able to issue us some tickets for the following night's cruise. Be sure to buy your tickets directly from Circle Line Cruise Company. Also, if you plan on buying alcohol on the cruise, they only take cash.

Janice_S

Jul 2019

Got to the pier in NYC with 50 other people who purchased the voucher from Viator and we were all told the cruise was sold out and that Viator was not an authorized seller of their cruises, which I found out was incorrect. Very disappointing as it was a beautiful night for a cruise. Viator did promptly refund my money without a problem.