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‘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
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.
Options
Landmarks Cruise
Reviews
1,054 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip seeing a lot of sites superb commentary
Nigel Lorna S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice boat allowing you to see all of the sites, Tim the guide was brilliant, pointing out all of the landmarks and telling you stories about each
Great overview of NYC
Sharon T,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of NYC and seeing how all the boroughs connect and hearing about the personalities of each. Plus a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty. Our tour guide, Tim, was great and engaged with those on the cruise.
I have never been on a...
Cynthia J,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I have never been on a tour with such an outstanding tour guide. She was excellent. She shared so much information in a very enjoyable manner.
Excellent value for money!
jessicatriii,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect amount of time for a cruise around the city to learn about the landmarks and get some incredible photos. Alexis was our knowledgeable and entertaining guide and she knew so much about the city!
Great. Be prepared for weather
James M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience was great. If it's a rainy day, bring a poncho as the upper deck is mostly open, although there is some covered seats
Beautiful views. Interesting and friendly guide
JoanB L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Get there early for a spot on top. But it gets really chilly out there this time of year (it was a sunny and beautiful day in mid-October), so wear layers and bring a hat or jacket with a hood.
See all of New York in a nutshell
Daniel O,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a great and quick boat ride to see all of New York in a nutshell. If your time is limited and you want to see all the main attractions in NY this is the way to go.
1.5 short but sweet just right
Stephanie S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Breath-taking view, knowledgeable presenter, and comfortable cruise. This last tour was my second and my family’s first. This tour makes you fall in love with NYC if you already haven’t by now.
Great Landmark Cruise!
southerncalm,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful cruise. Saw great landmarks. beautiful day on the water. not crowded. great experience! Highly recommend!
Great Tour Guide
Barbara B,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Our tour guide, Jerry, was so knowledgeable and gave a really good overview of the history and layout of the 5 boroughs. He had a lot of interesting facts, that made the trip so enjoyable!
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