Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore NYC's iconic landmarks and soak in breathtaking views of the city in just 90 minutes! With multiple departures throughout the day, including a sunset cruise and evening city lights option, cruise down the majestic Hudson River, passing by Hudson Yards, with the towering One World Trade Center and Ellis Island as your backdrop, until you're within arm's reach of the Statue of Liberty. Marvel at the sights of lower Manhattan before sailing under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Then, embark on a brief journey up the East River before returning to Pier 78 in midtown. Surely a memory that will last a lifetime, especially since we will capture it for you with complimentary digital photos throughout your trip!

Relax in style aboard our modern, temperature-controlled boats, featuring spacious indoor and outdoor decks. Take advantage of the onboard Snack Bar, offering delectable food and drinks, including a full bar. The perfect opportunity to reload while taking in the city sites.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive 30 min prior to boarding time. Boarding will begin approx 15 minutes prior to departure.

DO NOT BE LATE - The boat will not be held for late arrivals.

Infants age 3 and under are free

No outside food or beverages allowed onboard. Available for purchase onboard

Seating is first come first served

Smoking is not permitted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hudson River Park

Our departure point, Pier 78 at Hudson River Park.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Statue of Liberty

Our first stop along the route. We pause in the water for a photo op. Note that you do NOT leave the boat. Rising from Liberty Island, this symbol of freedom stands 305 feet tall. Lady Liberty was a gift from France in 1886 representing democracy and friendship between the two nations.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Snack Bar, fully stocked with food and beverages available for purchase

Live Narration by a professional guide

Free Digital Photographer onboard taking your pictures

Free cancellations/rescheduling up to 24 hrs prior

Multiple departure times where you select a cruise during the day or night sky city lights

Dedicated time at the Statue of Liberty for photo opportunity

90-Minute New York City Cruise

Gratuities

Options

NYC 90 minute Cruise - PIER 78

PIER 78 DEPARTURE

Reviews

4.59

2,067 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1644

218

Very Poor Boat Trip
556cihanf,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Paid for a 90 min trip and got a 60 min one. You are not allowed to go on all the decks only the bottom one unless you want to pay another 20$ per person! The lower deck has a couple of chairs and tables and dirty windows. There were children and older passengers sat on the floor. Disgraceful. We braved the outside section in minus degrees - as it was the only place to get a clear picture as the windows inside were filthy. Looked like the windows on the level you had to pay $20 extra for were clean though! Would not recommend this. Money making scheme!
Not the best cruise
Yamilette R,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
The experience was OK. On the company website 90 minute sightseeing instead, its was only for one hour. Also, if you miss the boat by two minutes, you can take the next one and pay the extra fee of $10 pp.
A NYC must !!!
Lisa F,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely 💯 the best guided tour I've done. The captain was brilliant and a pleasure to meet - with a natural delivery style and super stories and factoids about NYC. Cannot recommend highly enough!!
Beware of dirty windows and minimal seating.
Susan P,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
You need a VIP pass , extra charge to sit on main deck where there are tables and windows are clean. This was not mentioned when bought tickets. All passengers sat downstairs where only a few tables were set up and windows were so dirty you could barely see thought them. I have taken Statue of Liberty cruises before when I lived in NY. This was very disappointing. Would not recommend. Molly the tour guide was fantastic and the highlight of the cruise.
Excellent boat trip. NY harbour.
Gary S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guide and crew on board. Interesting and interested crew with smiles on their faces and knowledgeable about NY. Very, very informative.
Great fun!
MEK58,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Molly, our cruise director, was completely engaging and informative, thank you! Cold, snow and wind added to the experience
Great staff for the boat...
Joe R,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great staff for the boat tour...great people! The tour guide had good comments on all the sights and they played music the whole time.
Excellent experience,...
Jagdishkumar A,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience, lovable to watch, once in a life time experience and need to see again and again
Great trip
Meander29095661880,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic trip, group of 9 plenty to see and was a good length. The commentary by Darius was fantastic, really made the trip. Not too many seats downstairs however we spent most the time on the deck. Price was worth it included a downstairs bar/cafe
Stress-free viewing
935kyram,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I actually booked the Starship Landmark 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise the same day on TripAdvisor, after talking to locals about the Statue of Liberty experience. We went on a Saturday in mid-December at 4PM, and I’ve done a ton of research, so listen up if you want to save yourself a couple of hours. There are a few ways to see Lady Liberty, each with pros and cons: 1. Visiting the island via Statue City Cruises I wouldn’t recommend this. Security lines can take hours, and once you’re on the island, your view of the statue is actually limited because you’re too close. 2. Staten Island Ferry It’s free, but extremely crowded—shoulder to shoulder. It doesn’t get close to the statue, and the round trip takes about 90 minutes for roughly 90 seconds of viewing. 3. NYC Ferry (MTA) Check the NYC Ferry app for schedules and locations. Like Staten Island Ferry, it doesn’t get close, and many piers are closed depending on the season. 4. Starship Landmark Cruise (my recommendation) Some people say “$28 for a non-VIP ticket is a scam,” but it’s not. The boat has plenty of normal deck seating and a warm enclosed lower deck with a bar and bathrooms. The VIP upgrade gives access to the main interior and a small top deck, but it’s really not worth it—views are already great from the main deck, and the enclosed VIP area’s view is partially blocked by non-VIP passengers. The guide talks over a speaker system and points out landmarks without being obnoxious. The boat stops extremely close to Lady Liberty, giving both sides of the boat about five minutes each to admire and take photos. They even play fun American-themed music during this part. Bonus: the cruise goes under the Brooklyn Bridge, which is fun. Some additional notes: - It’s cold in NYC in winter. Layer up if you want to stay on the main deck for the best views. - Seating isn’t guaranteed during busy times, but we had seats the entire trip. - If you get seasick, take Dramamine beforehand. It’s not bad, but better safe than sorry. - This isn’t a luxury yacht. If you want fancy, pay for fancy. Overall, I loved this boat because I didn’t have to waste brain power calculating return trips or fighting crowds for good views. It’s simple, fun, and stress-free—a great way to see Lady Liberty and enjoy NYC from the water.