Circle Line: NYC Liberty 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.

Don’t have a lot of time in New York City? Make the most of it with this 60-minute harbor cruise that gives you prime views of one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. Snap memorable shots of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, and sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty. Learn fun facts about the iconic green-hued goddess as an informative guide brings the city’s sights and fascinating history to life.

City: New York City

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $34.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $34.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

1-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 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.
Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
Non-English-speaking guests can now make the most of their cruise with the free Circle Line Sightseeing app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets you follow along with a guided tour in your language, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Be sure to bring your own headphones, as headsets aren’t provided. Download the app today and enjoy exploring New York City like never before!

What To Expect

Manhattan Skyline

See the Manhattan Skyline

Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and home to more than 100 diverse shops, culinary experiences and attractions The Edge and The Vessel.

The Vessel

The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark. This interactive artwork was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points.

Jacob Javits Convention Center

Pass by the Jacob Javits Convention Center

Little Island

Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River designed by Heatherwick Studio. Little Island covers 2.4 acres and is supported by 132 pot-shaped structures (called "tulips") suspended above the water, which in turn stand on 280 concrete pilings extending into the riverbed.

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan.

Statue of Liberty

See the Statue of Liberty

New York Harbor

See the New York Harbor

Ellis Island

Pass by the Ellis Island

Governors Island

Governors Island is a 172-acre island in New York Harbor, within the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located approximately 800 yards south of Manhattan Island, and is separated from Brooklyn to the east by the 400-yard-wide Buttermilk Channel.

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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 (612)

Amy_78681

Mar 2025

We took a large high school group on this cruise as part of a five day trip to NYC. They went out of their way to accommodate our large group (~80 people) on our own boat. Our tour guide Steve was the absolute best. He narrated our cruise with great information and humor! Would definitely recommend.

Famille_Droz

Feb 2025

AVOID Liberty Cruise!!! It is SCAM company! I bought a ticket for 39 USD and later on I saw on my account that they charged me 59!!! I went back to the ticket seller and he lied into my face!!! We met another person who had exact the same experience and did not get reimbursed neither! Furthermore they lied regarding boat departure letting us wait in below temparature almost an hour!!!! Please be careful to not get robbed too!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to know that you had anything less than a wonderful experience. We would like to discuss further, please reach out to us at [email protected] at your earliest convenience. Hope to hear from you!

kaitlynr726

Feb 2025

Wow! What an amazing tour! Steve was an incredible tour guide - funny, knowledgeable, and a great photographer. Inside and outside seating options were great for winter - you can easily move back and forth as you get closer to different sights. Wonderful price for a great 50-minute tour of the major sites!