New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Explore NYC's iconic landmarks and soak in breathtaking views of the city in just 90 minutes! With multiple departures throughout the day, including a sunset cruise and evening city lights option, cruise down the majestic Hudson River, passing by Hudson Yards, with the towering One World Trade Center and Ellis Island as your backdrop, until you're within arm's reach of the Statue of Liberty. Marvel at the sights of lower Manhattan before sailing under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Then, embark on a brief journey up the East River before returning to Pier 78 in midtown. Surely a memory that will last a lifetime, especially since we will capture it for you with complimentary digital photos throughout your trip!
Relax in style aboard our modern, temperature-controlled boats, featuring spacious indoor and outdoor decks. Take advantage of the onboard Snack Bar, offering delectable food and drinks, including a full bar. The perfect opportunity to reload while taking in the city sites.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 min prior to boarding time. Boarding will begin approx 15 minutes prior to departure.
DO NOT BE LATE - The boat will not be held for late arrivals.
Infants age 2 and under are free
No outside food or beverages allowed onboard
Seating is first come first served
Smoking is not permitted
What To Expect
Hudson River Park
Our departure point, Pier 78 at Hudson River Park.
Statue of Liberty
Our first stop along the route. We pause in the water for a photo op. Note that you do NOT leave the boat. Rising from Liberty Island, this symbol of freedom stands 305 feet tall. Lady Liberty was a gift from France in 1886 representing democracy and friendship between the two nations.
Options
Priority Boarding+Free Drink
Priority boarding and one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
General Cruise Admission
Panoramic views of the New York City skyline and landmarks
Premium Experience
Priority boarding, one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), food (hotdog, nachos, chips) and digital photo at Lady Liberty
What‘s Included
Snack Bar, fully stocked with food and beverages available for purchase
Live Narration by a professional guide
Free Digital Photographer onboard taking your pictures
Dedicated time at the Statue of Liberty for photo opportunity
90-Minute New York City Cruise
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loves our Guide
195teddyc,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Debbie was amazing and offered much insight into the rich history of New York City. She also has a great sense of humor!!!
Obviously, the sights...
Whitney O,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Obviously, the sights were amazing. The tour guide could have been more professional. Her sarcastic comments were a bit much.
See Manhattan at Sunset
Christopher A,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, casual boat ride. Beautiful view of Manhattan at sunset. Great photo opportunity at the Statue of Liberty. Crew was friendly.
Statue of Liberty Cruise
Linda R,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was great - the DJ Chaz was wonderful - great upbeat music & Tour information. Very informative & interesting. And Fun! Highly recommend 😁
Unforgettable ride
Andre P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience! All the staff was very experienced and super friendly. VIP was definetly worth it, great views from the top of the boat, plus free drinks and picture printed at the end of the trip! We did the late 7.30pm ride and the sunset made everything so much better. Highly reccommend.
Great trip in NYC
mimikapranos,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. It was vey warm this morning, and seeing the sights from the boat was very nice. Nice breeze to help keep us cool. Guide was on top of pointing out all the sights to see and give some history about sights
Could have been so much better!!
Susan F,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The cruise was nice but the microphone went out on the boat so we only had a bit of commentary and when it did come back they didn’t tell us what we missed. That was such a big part of the tour. Also, the music was not fitting for the trip. It was loud and had bad language. No music would have been better. Could have been a great trip, but it was just ok.
Fun cruise.
Olena K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Every thing went nice and smooth from checking in at the booth by Pier 78 to the end of trip. The best was our tour guide Kevin. He was funny, energetic and very entertaining. Music was party music and made everyone dance. Me and my family had a good time. Will definitely recommend this cruise to everyone.
Cruise on the Hudson
Tameka C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly, and professional great photo ops. I really enjoyed how knowledgeable our guide was and told us the history of each landmarks.
Great 1st time and return NYC trip experience
NikaRoyals,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome time. Great experience. We did the VIP and it was worth it! AC downstairs on the main level and then up top for our photo op. Chaz was AMAZING. Played allllllll the bangers! He was also super knowledgeable. As a covert nerd myself, I enjoyed all the random factoids. My group ranged from me, a 40+ millennial, my younger cousin in his early 30s, my mother in her late 60s, and my teen daughter. We all had a great time. Overall amazing experience.
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