Starship Landmark 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
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.
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
2,102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pretty good
sheriw715,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were able to get free tickets for this adventure. The general admission gives you admitance to the main level of the boat. It gets very crowded. We upgraded to the VIP, which gave access to the top level, one drink and food item and a picture. The boat itself is fair. Tour guide did a great job explaing everything amd you can actually hear her through the speakers
Fun experience
hannahnW926CM,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Al was wonderful! He shared a lot of fun facts and also played great music. Recommend this boat tour!
Boat tour
633tracya,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Boat was nice and enjoyed the ride. Only complaint was that the sound system was lacking and where we were at on the boat we could not hear the commentary from the tour guide throughout the tour.
Enjoyable and Informative
Lachlan816,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip down the Hudson from ~34th street to Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island and up the East River just past the Brooklyn Bridge. Al, our narrator-guide was excellent, as enjoyable as he was informative
Reasonable but could be better
Departure460588,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00At boarding you are informed around half the boat will be out of bounds unless you pay another $40 each to upgrade to VIP status, no mention of this when booking. Also all bags are searched to make sure no food or drink is taken on board (water ok), I actually saw the crew confiscate 2 pepperami sticks from a guy in front of me, lacking in class ! Otherwise we covered the advertised route and saw what we wanted to see so that part was ok, although on our trip the boat wasn't overly busy so the apartheid system didn't really lessen our experience
Expect to pay more if you want to sit in the most desirable parts of the boat.
KatherineS2572,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This experience came highly recommended and I wonder if ownership has chanted, because it wasn't great. My biggest complaint was the main level seating inside with clean windows and the best views were reserved for VIP customers- a $35-40 up charge you learn about while standing in line. It looks like recent customers weren't even offered seating without paying more- that was not the case for us, but it was cold and most folks were inside in the "basement " of the boat. The windows were foggy due to the proximity to the water and the views were limited. Not a single person paid the extra charge so much of the boat was unoccupied. The other thing I found annoying was it seemed like the person giving commentary was plugging certain activities – advertising for their business like an area where you can golf and practice your swing on the west lower waterfront. All of the people working on the boat were very courteous and polite and I I'm sure have nothing to do with the policies forced upon them. When I went back to look at their website, nowhere did I see that customers should expect to pay another $35 to sit in the more desirable parts of the boat.
Crowded experience with...
sarah k,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Crowded experience with people standing in front of everyone. We did upgrade for the less crowded option but it did cost a lot extra for the experience.
Generally a good,...
Victoria T,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Generally a good, informative tour. However, purchasing an upgrade that makes ticket price 2x to sit indoors is shameful. I would not recommend anyone to take this tour in cold weather. A ticket on the boat is a ticket on the boat! This boat line should be ashamed to do that to passengers.
It was cold but a good...
Okey E,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was cold but a good time. lol wish I knew about VIP treatment ahead of time, but that’s about it.
Find another tour
greg m,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Seating is very limited. They rope off the 2nd floor inside and the top of the boat for VIP. They try to sell you on VIP when you are waiting in line. The regular area inside is horrible with a couple of folding chairs , most people are sitting in the floor and windows so dirty you have trouble seeing out. They have an outside part in the back of the boat on the 2nd level for regular ticket holders, no seating there either. Total money grab experience. I’d recommend finding another boat tour.
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