New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline
Overview
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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 2 and under are free
No outside food or beverages allowed onboard
Seating is first come first served
Smoking is not permitted
What To Expect
Hudson River Park
Our departure point, Pier 78 at Hudson River Park.
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.
Options
Priority Boarding+Free Drink
Priority boarding and one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
General Cruise Admission
Panoramic views of the New York City skyline and landmarks
Premium Experience
Priority boarding, one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), food (hotdog, nachos, chips) and digital photo at Lady Liberty
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
Dedicated time at the Statue of Liberty for photo opportunity
90-Minute New York City Cruise
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,197 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed it!
58thanushat,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Darius was really funny and knowledgeable about New York. Maria took really good photos of us. We had a great time! I would recommend getting the VIP ticket so that you get a photo taken of you at the front with the Statue of Liberty.
Small, family run...
Mandy M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small, family run business. They were great and very knowledgeable and sprinkled humor into all their stories.
Amust do activity
kloudia Az,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must to do activities when visiting New York, you need to book in advance, if the tickets purchased through the big bus tours, that will be cheaper, and more organized.
Sunset sites in NYC
Leslie R,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! They made sure you had plenty of time for photo opportunities at the major sites. Tour guide was full of facts and humor.
Surpassed my...
Karina R,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Surpassed my expectations. The tour guide was amazing, he truly knew what he was talking about. VIP was very worth it in my opinion. What an amazing experience.
Scam
kristengY4670RC,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This is a total scam. It's a 45 minute bus ride to the boat that they did not disclose. They said they would spend 5 minutes on each side of the boat to view the Statue of Liberty. They spend all the time on one side and went away as soon as they turned to the other side. We were told it would only take an hour and it took 2.5 hours and we were on a schedule.
I had a terrible...
PADMINI J,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I had a terrible experience when I book the ticket it says alcoholic or non alcoholic one drink free however when on board wasn't the same. The bar guy took two tickets for one alcoholic drink I paied for priority pass but wasn't worth it
Meh…
Stephanie H,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I paid for the premium experience and I must say that it was not worth the $250. Beside the sparkling wristband, you were given tickets for free food and drinks, with a free photo. When I went to use the food ticket, the slushie machine didn’t work, and the popcorn was old. The announcers speakers kept going in and out. There were seats open but people stand right in front of you. You don’t even have a view, you get a view of someone’s butt. I feel duped. Waste of money. I received my photo and it looks low quality. I can print a photo with higher quality on a piece of paper. There’s definitely other boats with better seating options. The experience itself was good. We saw the city, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn bridge. It was really cool.
Go the VIP route!
Joanne P,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The VIP package is the way to go! We had an amazing time and the guide really knew what she was talking about! As someone who has visited NY hundreds of times, I learned a lot! Very friendly staff! The captain even let my daughter get a photo “driving” the boat! 10/10 experience!
Forget it
shawnhS2986KF,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Packed like sardines with visibility
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