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Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise
Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the highlights of New York City from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to see as much as possible and avoid waiting in traffic, this cruise offers views of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
- Discover NYC’s waterfront landmarks on a sightseeing cruise
- Learn about the passing sites from your tour guide
- Get up-close photos of the Statue of Liberty
- Relax and enjoy food and beverages (available for purchase) onboard
What's Included
- 1-hour sightseeing cruise
- Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English)
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Pier 83
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
On this Liberty Cruise, enjoy stunning views of Manhattan’s brilliant skyline and iconic landmarks, like One World Trade Center—the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere—as well as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, and more.
This cruise travels down the Hudson River to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the Statue of Liberty. Narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an entertaining journey.
Enjoy a snack or beverage from the onboard concession area (available for purchase) while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
This cruise travels down the Hudson River to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the Statue of Liberty. Narration from a professional tour guide helps to provide an entertaining journey.
Enjoy a snack or beverage from the onboard concession area (available for purchase) while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.
Manhattan Skyline (Pass By)
Empire State Building (Pass By)
Hudson Yards (Pass By)
The Vessel (Pass By)
Jacob Javits Convention Center (Pass By)
Little Island (Pass By)
One World Trade Center (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
New York Harbor (Pass By)
Ellis Island (Pass By)
Governors Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:What is the departure point for the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:The cruise conveniently departs from Pier 83 @ West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway, in Midtown Manhattan.
Jun 2021
Q:Is there parking near the departure for the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Parking available at Circle Line Sightseeing, Pier 83, W 42nd Street. $30 before 3 pm weekdays and $35 after 3 pm weekdays and all weekends. (Prices subject to change.)
Jun 2021
Q:Can I take the subway to get to the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Yes - Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q or R train to Times Square 42nd St; train B, D, F to 5th Ave and 42nd St, or 4, 5, 6 train to 42nd St Grand Central Station. Take the M42 bus west or walk 5 avenues west to Pier 83 (about 1 mile or 1.6km).
Jun 2021
Q:Can I take a bus to get to the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Yes - From 42nd Street take the M42 bus going West, directly to the Circle Line Pier. From 49th Street take the M50 bus directly to the Circle Line pier.
Jun 2021
Q:How early should I arrive for the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Boarding begins a half-hour before departure. Please plan on arriving 45-minutes to 1-hour before the scheduled departure to allow for time to check-in and also find seating on your cruise.
Jun 2021
Q:Is seating assigned during the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Seats are first-come, first-serve so arrive early! There is seating available both inside as well as out on deck. The boats typically sail on time, so please leave enough time for traffic delays and plan to arrive early.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Yes - For children or infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
Jun 2021
Q:Are food and/or drink available during the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Yes, there is a freshly prepared menu of sandwiches, salads, and snacks as well as a full bar serving up hot and cold beverages, beer, wine, and cocktails available in the onboard cafe to purchase.
Jun 2021
Q:Can I bring my own food/drink onboard the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Sorry - no outside food or drink is permitted.
Jun 2021
Q:Are restrooms available onboard during the Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise?
A:Yes, there are restrooms onboard for your convenience.
Jun 2021
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Alkiesha_C
This tour was absolutely amazing! I saw everything I wanted to see, I learned a lot about the art along the Hudson and the neighborhoods throughout the boroughs! Jerry was a great tour guide and 1 hour timeframe was perfect!! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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661 reviews
Jeannie_I, Apr 2024
I love you statue Soul of the Water. He was very beautiful. The skyline is also a treat to see from all angles. You get very good views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Alkiesha_C, Apr 2024
This tour was absolutely amazing! I saw everything I wanted to see, I learned a lot about the art along the Hudson and the neighborhoods throughout the boroughs! Jerry was a great tour guide and 1 hour timeframe was perfect!! I would definitely recommend this tour!
Elizabeth_R, Mar 2024
Great Family experience loved the crew for snacks and the photos were great. We enjoyed the speaker funny informative
Cheryl_L, Mar 2024
Seeing up close the Statue of Liberty and awesome architecture from the Hudson River. The guided tour guide was very knowledgeable.
James_W, Mar 2024
Fantastic tour, navigating the Hudson River to see The Statue of Liberty - thoroughly recommend. Great tour guide on board, very informative and well managed, departing on time and arriving as per schedule too.
Jackie_S, Mar 2024
The circle line cruise is very informative. A very enjoyable cruise. The weather was not on our side with rain and fog but was still very enjoyable
Lorraine_T, Mar 2024
Tour guide Gerry made trip entertaining and gave helpful and interesting information. Great views. Trip was a good length. We were lucky with the weather, it was glorious so we sat upstairs, but downstairs seemed roomy and comfortable too
Sherita_J, Feb 2024
The most memorable moments was how pleasant the staff was, the information shared by the tour guide, and seeing the Statue of Liberty in person.
Audry_D, Feb 2024
This trip was super fun. The tour guide David was super knowledgeable and very funny. The concussion stand was super cool and very different
Celine_K, Feb 2024
Really good tour and we stopped a bit near the statue of liberty to see it properly.
Guide was funny and explained really well on top of replying to question.
Only complain is that the address on the ticket was wrong so I miss my original boat slot and had to add an extra $10 to be put on a later boat on the same day.
So st address should 100% be changed in the viator app and on ticket.
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