Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 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.
Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety.
Choose between two ticket types:
Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin.
Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.
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
Non-English-speaking guests can now make the most of their cruise with the free Circle Line Sightseeing app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets you follow along with a guided tour in your language, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Be sure to bring your own headphones, as headsets aren't provided. Download the app today and enjoy exploring New York City like never before!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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)
2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise
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
Cruise with Premier Seating
Advance Boarding. Exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.
Cruise with Standard Seating
General admission boarding, Seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin
Reviews
3,524 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour guide Michael was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and inserted personal experiences with us.
119dawne,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was informative and beautiful. The Captain gave us a smooth ride and the tour guide, Michael, was fantastic.
Rod Stewart 😂
Gail C,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So glad we booked this 😊 Michael 🎤 did a fantastic job, in fact it was 5 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍 Take care Gail Alex Anna Aaron Tina & Steven 🇬🇧 😘
Great trip for first timers especially.
Linda A,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Michael was our tour guide as we traveled along and shared so much historical and interesting information. Boat is cleaner, employees very courteous.
Nice experience and interesting.
turaff2018,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice cruise experience around Manhattan. The spiker a freak, a Nathan, New Yorker pro. Very interesting and complete. Highly recommended.
Perfect !!!
K8513IMpatriciac,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful cruise ..2.5 hours ..perfect day?!..awesome guide and all folks so friendly courteous and helpful...Thank you!!!
Fun cruise around NYC
541gautamg,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the 2.5 hours cruise on a rainy and cold Saturday in NYC. Our guide David was awesome. He was engaging and had lots of interesting facts to share about NYC on the tour. He has personal anecdotes to share that made the tour extra fun. Since the weather was not great, our tour did not have much of a crowd. The cruise goes full circle around Manhattan. Food on board is super overpriced, which is probably expected.
Great day. Great day. Hugely recommended
BiancaW223,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really highly recommended. We had blissful weather which is a pleasant side effect. The tour itself was a lot of fun. Guide told enthusiastic and much. Learned a lot of fun facts. Statue of Liberty never seen so close. Rest of town was beautiful from the water. Nice to see the whole of Manhattan for once.
Fun tour
Ben B,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with a very informative tour guide. Would highly recommend. Toured around the whole island, great way to see the entirety of Manhattan.
Excellent opportunity for pictures and to learn about the area.
ostapiej,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I didn't want to go, but my husband did. I almost immediately changed my mind. It was amazing to learn so much history about the area, and Nathan, our narrator, made it all the more interesting - and fun (he has his 'dad' jokes that we giggled for. The beauty, the history, the opportunity to chat with fellow travelers visiting from other countries, and get some awesome pictures. Highly, highly recommended.
Best way to start a visit to NYC
Gary V,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended for a beautiful view of Manhattan Island and her neighboring islands and their history to start your visit. Easy to hear even outside on a very windy day!!! Will certainly enrich my trip.
From US$34.55
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