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
2,806 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best views of NewYork City
Eva G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was my favorite tourist attraction. My first trip to NYC. It was so beautiful. The night lights were so beautiful. The MC gave us a history of what we were viewing. There is food and drink that can be ordered. The upper outside was awesome.
A must have experience
dorothymD2787MI,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely worth the price! Amazing views and commentary. No matter where you were on the boat, you got breathtaking views of NYC.
New York’s Night Time Lights
ljk43,
Oct 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic views of the city at night. We really enjoyed this little cruise along the Hudson & East River. Really beautiful! Top Tip - Wrap up warm, we did but a lot of the other people didn’t and were extremely cold when out on the deck.
Perfect intro to NYC
Sandra L,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Took this tour the day we flew in early to get a feel for the city and enjoyed the cruise and tour guide immensely.
Hudson river night cruise
Sigrún H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. We really liked the guide. He was funny and informative. We. saw alot of interesting locations We totally recommend this tour.
Circle line harbor lights cruise
J6667OKjohnp,
Oct 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining and friendly tour guide, 10/10. Answered everyone's questions and provided excellent historical insights
Beautiful lights
tonisD8337AZ,
Oct 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Worth the money. Beautiful lights on the evening cruise. Friendly tour guide. When our son checked in, they put him on another boat so he didn’t get to be with us 😢 He got off that boat and didn’t go. Wasted that ticket cost. Could do with an updated playlist that doesn’t repeat several times, or no music at all.
Excellent cruise with great staff and top views
PhilG 11,
Oct 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Took the Harbour Lights tour. We paid extra for Premier seating on the top deck which was worth it - while it was cold the views are exceptional. The bar man on deck three was great and gave lots of little add ons to the tour guide who was also excellent. I highly recommend this tour.
Bright Night in NYC
Jach P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The boat was very nice and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. The tour guide, Andy, did a great job. Sometimes he talked too fast but mostly he was clear and concise and knew an astounding amount of interesting information. Greg trio
Recommend this trip!!
Venture35725585289,
Oct 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00WOW!! I thoroughly recommend this trip. New York is exciting during the day, but at night-time she is Beautiful. The 2 hour cruise did not fail to impress just how spectacular the buildings of the city are. The close up of Lady Liberty is worth the trip alone! George, our guide / DJ / commentator was full of facts and interesting information - thank you. If you get a chance please do this tour - you will not be disappointed. FYI - it is an easy 20 minute walk from Times Square down 42nd Street to the Circle Line wharf where the boat leaves and arrives back to. Save yourself US$60 on an Uber or taxi.
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