New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline
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 2 and under are free
No outside food or beverages allowed 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
Dedicated time at the Statue of Liberty for photo opportunity
90-Minute New York City Cruise
Options
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
Priority Boarding+Free Drink
Priority boarding and one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Reviews
2,132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
HUbMei,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Nice scenery and fun tour guide. Very crowded boat due to popularity
The boat left on time!...
Tom D,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat left on time! Crew was great and the narrator was very informative and perfect for the job!!
Wonderful tour
cbK9174HV,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Al was an awesome guide. We had a wonderful tour and really appreciated the tour and experience.
My sightseeing trip
Kathy S,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and very informative by Darius. I’ve been on this tour a few times. Would recommend going.
Marvelous Molly
Irene4re,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This fabulous tour was wonderfully narrated by Molly! She was so informative and delightful! I have visited New York several times and yet I learned so much from Molly!!! Marvelous Molly! I highly recommend this cruise!!!
Viator - a company of excellence worldwide
Qi J,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was easy to book, great value and services. Everyone who visits NYC should pay a visit to The Status of Liberty and Viator is the most helpful when plan for a visit.
My favorite Manhattan sail route
Alitza T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Positives: great route if you don’t have time to take a cruise line around the whole Manhattan. It cover nicely midtown west, downtown incl. Manhattans and Brooklyn Bridge and passes close enough Statue of Liberty. Nice staff, especially DJ/ MC/ narrator… He was beautifully balanced - not a constant commentary, but an occasional story and information with sparkled with wit and delivered clearly. A very pleasant, kind man. The bar had enough of refreshments. Convenient option to upgrade to a VIP lever that includes 2 drinks or 1 drink and 1 bite/ food item. Negative: the VIP is on the top level- only an open deck, so in inclement weatherVIP would not make sense. Also, the decks needed some clean up and iced seat arrangement. Still worth the experience if doing VIP and weather is nice. I wouldn’t buy a regular ticket- just bit too many passengers crammed inside, though one can step out. Be aware - many children.
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and a lot more!
philsR6912TA,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darius did a great job sharing his wealth of knowledge during the excursion and definitely kept us entertained, as well. We had great views of all of the attractions along the way. It was very informative and fun outing!
Breezy river boat tour
Amber D,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Go early in your trip. Bring your camera. Dress in layers:) Easy way to see a lot of the city and pick your areas to return to!
We got intercepted
kmais26,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Good but we wanted to do / thought we were being sold tickets to the Staten Island ferry and got intercepted but actual tour was good. :( I feel let down.
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