New York City Landmarks Circle Line 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.

Experience the grandeur of New York's skyline on this 1.5-hour highlights cruise. Sit back and relax while you cruise past New York's major sights, and enjoy a close encounter of the best kind with the Statue of Liberty.

City: New York City

Fri 11 Apr

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Starting at $45.00

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Fri 11 Apr

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free Wi-Fi on board

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

Outdoor deck

Air-conditioned vehicle

Download the free Circle Line App to listen to the tour in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian or Chinese. Headsets not included.

Restroom 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
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

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown

Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.

Empire State Building

See New York's most iconic building along with several other notable buildings that make the Manhattan skyline unforgettable.

Statue of Liberty

One of the highlights of the cruise. Lady Liberty stands in NY Harbor as a beacon of freedom. Get your up-close as our boats pause at several points around Liberty Island so guests can get the perfect snap. It's a bucket list moment.

Hudson Yards

New York's newest neighborhood along the west side of Manhattan featuring The Vessel - a unique sculptural structure designed by Thomas Heatherwick

Little Island

New York's newest park rises up from the Hudson River's west side. These sculptural, flower like pillars connect to create a unique greenspace like no other.

One World Trade Center

See the iconic building and appreciate it's grandeur from the water. This is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Ellis Island

New York's historic immigration center will forever be a part of the city's immense history.

Brooklyn Bridge

Your cruise takes you sailing down the Hudson, around Battery Park, up the East River, past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge.

South Street Seaport Historic District

This historic district has been reborn and revitalized offering new dining and shopping experiences.

United Nations Headquarters

See the building where representatives from around the globe meet to discuss the world's top issues.

Governors Island

A former Army post and Coast Guard installation, this island has been re-imagined as a public park in New York Harbor.

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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 (878)

Jujubee3

Mar 2025

The 90 min. cruise was perfect for seeing the highlights. The boat was clean and crew was polite and attentive. Cudos to the narrator! He was both informative and entertaining. Would recommend!

Brandon_B

Mar 2025

Our guide Andy was so knowledgable, funny and kind. We enjoyed this tour and will do it again in the future.

JAFtrip

Mar 2025

Booked using the City Pass. The cruise lasted 1.5 hours and was a good experience overall. The tour guide did a great job explaining things along the way. We got to see the Statue of Liberty and go under the Brooklyn Bridge. The sunset was beautiful. If you want window seats for pictures, you need to get there early. The windows were dirty, so I had to move around for better shots. Later, I realized I could have had a similar experience by booking a regular local ferry for much cheaper. For a chill curise, would recommed.