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 01 Sep

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Starting at $55.00

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Mon 01 Sep

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Kathryn_M

Jul 2024

Good evening spent on the water, only problem was commentary was very hard to hear on the upper deck and refreshments were extortionate.

Hannah_J

Jul 2024

Really great experience, getting to see the skyline from the water was amazing. My only gripe was that we were informed both sides of the boat would get same view of Statue of Liberty, and we didn’t. I made sure to bag a good spot on the deck and refrained from leaving it to get first glimpses and then it was a much quicker look for our side of the boat. Tour guide was PHENOMENAL though, very funny which meant the the information wasn’t lost due to boredom. Pier staff a little rude… But overall, glad we purchased tickets and had this experience, one of many highlights whilst in NYC for the first time,

Jill_J

Jul 2024

Our tour guide Alexis was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, quirky and a hell of a singer! Two hours watching the harbor light up on a gorgeous July evening was absolutely amazing! Priority seating was inside and in the middle of the boat. Just be aware. We got to the line early and were able to get seats right on the rail of the top outside deck. Incredible! Don't worry about which side you pick, you will get an up close look at Lady Liberty from either side as the boat turns for maximum viewing from both sides. Don't hesitate...this tour was fantastic. Please tip your guide, they work so hard and deserve a little appreciation!