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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $44.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $44.00

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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.

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Reviews (1000)

Dia N

Sep 2018

Great to see the city lights at night and NY is impressive. However we paid for the premier tickets so that we could skip the line and have good seats. Arrived 40 minutes early and th e boat was already crowded !! Our allotted seats were inside and not near the window, impossibe to take photos from the seats. An assistant gave us an a menu for drinks snack but then disappeared. We waited in line 15minutes for a drink. So we had to go to the bow or the back the boat to try and take our photos with the rest of the mob.. smoking apparently is allowed in these areas. Don't know if there are other companies that do this cruise but I would look into it!

Cheryl S

Sep 2018

I booked our tickets online - highly recommended, no waiting in line. Also we paid the extra $15 for premium tickets which means we were escorted to our seats, the seats were sectioned off and nicer, cushioned seats, and we had wait service so we didn't have to go to the bar. Still, get there early if you want to sit by the window! During nice weather, they may have these seats outside though in which case that wouldn't matter. Anyway, our tour guide, Andy, was great he did talk a lot but it was all interesting stuff about the city and he also took a couple of breaks in his talks so that you soak everything in. Even though it was drizzly rain, we still went outside to take pictures and seeing the city at night was so worth it. Same with seeing the Statue of Liberty and the bridges all lit up. The pictures they took of us as we boarded turned out great and we bought them - the whole package was $40. Our server could have been a little more prompt and attentive than she was - but she was nice as were the rest of the staff. Getting off the boat was a challenge because the ramp was wet from the rain, and the tide was high which means it was almost like a slide on to the dock. Several people slipped and one actually fell (no injury), so be careful. I have to mention a shout out to Zach, who is their customer service rep - I had an issue when I bought my tickets online - I emailed him and he responded immediately and corrected the issue. He even called me a few days after the cruise to follow up! So, yes - take this tour! Don't worry if it's raining, it's still worth it. If I ever go back to NY, I will definitely take this tour again!

Elinamic

Sep 2018

The Harbour Lights cruise was one of the highlights of our visit to New York. We booked the Premier tickets and hence, we had access to the top deck and to a private bar with drinks and snacks (nothing complimentary apart from a cookie). Although, when we first booked these tickets I was a bit sceptical if they were worth the extra money, once the cruise started I realised that they were worth it. That’s because there weren’t a lot of people there (about 15) and as a result, we could freely move around the deck to take good photos. The cruise itself was very comprehensive. We saw a large part of Manhattan and its surroundings including the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island. We passed under many bridges and saw the sun reflecting on the skyscrapers that changed colours as the time passed. The live informative audio guide was an added benefit.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. It is amazing to hear that you enjoyed the commentary given by our tour guide. Each of our guides has their own narration and twist on New York City History, which makes each tour so unique. Cheers, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises