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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
2,738 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tanja F,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
Nathan kept the tour interesting. Lots of great information about NYC and great to see the city from a boat. Highly recommend this tour.
Patrice Y,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. Worth it. Absolutely beautiful. Would go next visit. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Had to fight to get pictures, so crowded.
cheryl c,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Tie your hair up, it’s very windy. Good and beverages were not crazy expensive. Not crowded. Announcer was a wealth of knowledge
Sue M,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
Weather can sneek up on you. Bring a hoodie. You can go out on the bow to take pictures, but can be rocky and crowded.
Laurie T,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
Great views of the city, bridges and Statue. It was phenomenal to see the city go from daylight to dark from the water. Tim was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide!!
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