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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
PIER 78 DEPARTURE
1,972 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Katherine B,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Rachel was a great tour guide, and the boat ride was nice. VIP experience was worth it. Sunny day made it easy to see all of the buildings and pictures were great.
Jaylene A,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was AWESOME!! JOSE AND GABBY were great! The experience was 2 thumbs up and would do it again and recommend
Anna T,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fantastic tour – definitely worth it!! We did the sunset tour, which I would highly recommend! Unfortunately, we didn’t get sunset colors the day of our tour, but it was still incredible to watch the city go from daylight to nighttime during the ride! Wouldn’t do it the other way. I was concerned about cold weather being December. Scrolled all the way back to last year‘s reviews to make my decision before booking. So glad we went! You can stay inside the boat the entire time, or still go outside – little cold, but totally worth it! It is worth noting you have to have the VIP ticket in order to sit on the top path of the boat. It would’ve been nice to be up there, but still had fantastic views and photos from the lower half. The tour guide was fantastic in her information and presentation for the entire ride!
Holly F,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent trip. Friendly helpful providers. Even on a cold cloudy day this was great. The boat was clean & the indoor spaces very comfortable. Great trip on the Hudson. Wonderful views.
Erin W,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
Missed the boat due to very unclear pier. Tried to reach out and no one responded. This broke my children’s hearts.
jessie S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
We were not able to complete this tour. I messaged the tour guide to let them know we would literally be 2 mins late and didn’t get a response. We got to pier 76 and could not find the group so went and did other adventures that night. The next day we got a message thanking us for taking the tour and requesting our review…we’ll get it is….0 contact or real follow up by guide and no response to our messages. DONT WASTE YOUR $$$. There are far better ones to go on!!!
Julie P,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Top tour I’ve done in NYC! Great view of skylines and Statue of Liberty. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
Jacqueline B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fantastic tour to top off our stay .great commentary and music. Would definitely recommend to friends and family


ivansP8558JI,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great Service! Thank you for taking time to visit the multiple location throughout the tour. I would recommend it to loved ones.
Kelly W,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
It hits all the major things I wanted to see but not necessarily stopping and touring. Really enjoyed it!!
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