Circle Line: 1.5hr - New York City Landmarks Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Free Wi-Fi on board
Live narration by Circle Line’s world famous guides (in English)
Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (headphones required) See below for more.
Outdoor deck
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Landmarks Cruise
Reviews
1,091 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NYC Boat Trip
Kathy S,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great views of NYC - wonderful way to see the ‘must see sites’. The Statue of Liberty, the Holland tunnel, Brooklyn Bridge, the World Trade Center.
Great cruise really interesting great photo opportunities
186400Caroline,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked via Viator, we went on board early, the cafe was very poor that is the only downside to the cruise no coffee and the hot chocolate so bad I threw it away. The cruise was excellent great commentary and so many phot opportunities, particularly the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn bridge. It was raining and cloudy but still got great views of the Manhattan skyline
Great
ellielB1473KO,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was very good and funny! So happy then shouted out my birthday friend Bailey!!!
Easy to find, accurate...
IOANNIS K,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find, accurate schedule, great views. 1.5 hour ideal no to get bored. Tour guide is an extra asset
Great Tour
Lisa W,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was better than expected. The landmarks were beautiful and the narrator did a great job. I would recommend this tour.
This is a nice sampling...
Dori D,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a nice sampling of the things you want to see when visiting New York. Good for those looking for a light experience - great narration.
Great Experience
Timothy C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great current and historical information about the city of New York along with plenty of time to take in the city views.
The perfect way to experience Manhattan!
Knutte75,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00If the weather is nice this is a great activity. Lots of good photo opportunities and a great guide telling the essentials of NY history etc. They have some snacks and drinks onboard and there are lots of places to sit so you don’t have to be here super-early.
The cruise
Gwendolyn A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The cruise is educational. Food is served onboard the cruise. Clean restrooms. Great for large groups
Great way to see the city
Michael S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect weather and a great guide. Only half full (at best) so that made it even better. Great all around
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