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 09 Jun

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Starting at $34.00

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Mon 09 Jun

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)

D8087FFbeckyr

Dec 2024

We had a great ferry right to see the Statue of Liberty and got amazing sunset pictures with the Statue. My daughter left her wallet on the ferry with money and gift cards, license, etc in it and the COMPANY RETURNED HER WALLET, MAILED IT TO US WITH EVERYTHING IN IT!!!! WE are so thrilled....what an honest company, cant say enough what a relief!! FIVE STARS IN OUR BOOK!!!

Sharon S

Dec 2024

I was travelling with my 17yo daughter and I remembered going this one hour cruise over 20 years ago. It did not disappoint! We paid extra for the premium seats which were more comfy at the front on the first floor deck but you got great views from the whole boat regardless of which seating you had. The tour guide was amazing. He was so knowledgable and made it really interesting and fun. The trip goes past the Statue of Liberty and then returns back so you get to see everything either on the way there or on the way back so you can sit anywhere and not miss anything. An hour was enough for us on this chilly December day as we didn’t want a long day on the boat and you get to see so much anyway. Would definitely recommend this tour company. Very professional.

808skarab

Nov 2024

Terrible. Totally deceptive website. The web site shows all the circle line boats and models. When we got to the Liberty Express, it was a tiny YELLOW WATER TAXI, not a circle line boat. I did not even get on the line because I did not see the Circle Line boat. I asked them where is the Circle Line boat? They said we are merged with Water Taxi now and if you want the big circle line boat you have to take a different cruise. The water taxi is HORRIBLE, it moves and rocks like crazy and makes you sea sick. NOWHERE on their website does it say you will take a water taxi, which you can just take any time in NYC not on a Circle Line cruise, who the hell would sign up and pay money for that? They do not say anywhere on their site that the tour would be on a water taxi, and not a real Circle Line boat. Even on their page which shows their fleet the water taxi is missing. I was so angry I did not take the trip. How insulting nice bait and switch, and it ruined a birthday. This is evil bait and switch tactic, and despicably dishonest.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

I'm really sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. I can understand how disappointing and upsetting it must have been, especially when you were expecting something completely different for your special day. Reach out to us at [email protected] to discuss further.