Circle Line: New York City Harbor Lights 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.

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

Mon 02 Jun

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Starting at $55.00

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Mon 02 Jun

Starting at $55.00

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What's Included

2-hour Sightseeing Cruise

Download the Circle Line App for tours in 9 different languages. See below for more details.

Indoor & Outdoor Seating

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

Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard

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

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 Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown

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.

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Reviews (1000)

Elaine_R

Mar 2025

Fantastic experience. Stunning views of city skyline and a very informative commentary from our tour guide Dave

colinfP2792TB

Mar 2025

Great views of the city! Tour guy was informative. There is a lot of people, so get there early and sit to the left (as you come in and look) as that is the side toward Manhattan first. Window seats go FAST!

rebeccamM8895CQ

Mar 2025

Ok, so the plus side of this tour is it's "free" because it comes in your pass. The downside is the boat is basic, to say the least, and as the sun sets in March it's freezing and very windy outside. The problem: not enough seating inside and filthy windows mean you can't se anything. The chairs are hard plastic ones, sort of school style, nothing fancy here. Oh and the speakers don't work outside so you won't hear the guide if you do sit outside...New York at night is if course incredible but most people squashed inside after the first hour as it's hardcore outside on those seats and in that cold. Just to let you know this is no fancy boat with plush seats and a nice bar... some dressed up like they thought it might be, and I felt sorry for them. Overall: incredible sights but a very low budget way to see them. Don't do it on your final night here! Instead, go up one of the skyscrapers.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

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