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 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.
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
Options
Harbor Lights Cruise
Reviews
2,857 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip, great value and unique views
Paul W,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great value 2 hour trip, the views from the boat are fantastic, Dave the tour guide is a fountain of knowledge and delivers his information in an entertaining way. It’s well worth the ticket price, even though it was -8 on the night we went there are options to sit inside in the warm with plenty of seating, restrooms are available on board as well as refreshments sold throughout the voyage . I can’t recommend this enough and so glad we did it.
Great trip
andyjcole65,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good short trip with informative commentary.
Circle Line Statue of Liberty Cruise
I9251PPannar,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great! I loved the history facts Tim shared throughout the tour. He was funny and a great guide and Marquis was excellent taking pics for us on the observation deck. Definitely recommend!
Do this if you’re visiting New York!
84rachaelo,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this sightseeing cruise! There was plenty of inside seating; a must at this time of year. David, the guide, gave an impeccable and informative talk throughout so we always knew what we were looking at. His knowledge created an interesting backdrop to the beautiful NY skyline. Highly recommend
Express water tour of the Statue and more.
Happiness20770734951,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Tim, "Postcard Tim", was awesome. He was so fun, engaging and knowledgeable. It was a great tour, We learned a lot and had fun, even though the weather wasn't great. We were still able to see everything Tim was talking about. He was Fantastic!
Evening cruise worth a visit
Amanda R,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a cruise from pier 83, it was very cold so not ideal to go outside apart from nipping out a couple of times. Lots of indoor seating and windows were clear so you could see everything. Your guide was very informative. Highlight was being so close to the Statue of Liberty at night. Easy walking from Times Square area.
Excellent tour with extremely affable and engaging guide Nathan!
cabbietravels,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed some wonderful sightseeing experiences in New York City this month, but our favourite trip of all was the Circle Line Harbour Lights, especially thanks to our guide, the brilliant Nathan, who engaged so well with his audience, with his excellent historical knowledge of his city combined with many amusing anecdotes. Don’t miss this one, not only for good value, but as well for some great entertainment, and a chance to take some breathtaking photos of such world famous landmarks.
My birthday trip to NYC
kezzadavies,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this boat trip through our New York city passes which was easy to do. Went on the boat trip today and Jerry was our host. Absolutely loved it Jerry was very likeable and very informative and kept us informed throughout the trip. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone,excellent
Winter in the city
Asnaps22,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Circle Line Harbor Lights was such a great experience. I loved being a tourist in my own city, the guide was engaging, and I truly had an amazing time.
Good way to see the city at night.
K8414VVmikea,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Cons - Told to arrive early but there are no waiting rooms so we was stood out in freezing temps waiting to board. No food or drink allowed on board - it will be taken from you and returned after the trip. Trip is advertised as 2hrs. We set sail about 5.10pm and returned at 6.35pm. So not 2hrs. Saw a family of four turned away because they was at the wrong pier. They was told they couldn’t board and had to go to the correct pier which they did not have time to do. Our boat was half empty and could have easily accommodated them. Pros - The trip was good. We saw all the sights and got some amazing pictures. The guide was friendly, clear and knowledgeable.
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