Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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.
Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.
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.
Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure 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
2-hour Sightseeing Cruise
Indoor & Outdoor Seating
Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
Bathrooms on board
Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Brooklyn Bridge
You'll enjoy dazzling skyline views of Manhattan on this 2-hour cruise. From the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York's landmarks are especially memorable when lit up at night. Beverages, food, and souvenirs are available for purchase onboard.
Statue of Liberty
Absorb stunning views of the floodlit Statue of Liberty.
Options
Harbor Lights Cruise
Reviews
2,772 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were 15 minutes early...
mark w,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were 15 minutes early and that made boarding easy. The ship pulls out on time, promptly @ 7PM. Speakers in the front of the boat didn’t work. Crew was very courteous and helpful.
New York evening Cruise
Tracy M,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The boat was clean, great seats anywhere you sat, and the staff was professional and fun! Especially George! We took the night cruise which was particularly beautiful and would recommend it to anyone.
City Lights
Cheryl R,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, very clean boat, informative and friendly staff, would definitely recommend. We had a very relaxing 2 hrs on the water and the skyline of lights was just amazing!!
Must do even for repeat visitors to NY
Jennifer P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent views of the city, bridges and Statue of Liberty. We started a little after sunset so you could see the lights turn on in city as the boat ride progressed. The narrator was very good. - just the right amount of information. The boat was large with plenty of seats. I have been to NY many times and was worried this would be touristy but even my son whom lives in the city loved it! Walk to the front of the boat as soon as the boat starts moving for best views. Great value for the price
Highlight of our trip....
Shannon M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highlight of our trip. Amazing views and Nathan was a wonderful host! Recommend to get there a little early so you could get top deck seats..
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