New York City

Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

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From $52.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Some of the best views of New York City's iconic skyline are from the water. This extended cruise goes all the way around Manhattan Island, affording views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more. Choose between standard seating or upgrade for access to the premium seating area. While on-board, learn about the history of the city through live commentary, and choose to purchase drinks and snacks.
  • Explore Manhattan Island on an extended cruise
  • Enjoy magnificent views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline
  • Learn about New York's landmarks through live on-board commentary
  • Choose between standard and premium seating to suit your preferences

What's Included

  • 2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise
  • Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English)
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Outdoor deck
  • Download the free Circle Line App to listen to the tour in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian and Chinese
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
    83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

    Departure Point: Tour departs from Pier 83, New York Address: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Pier 83 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10019

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Three rivers, seven bridges, five boroughs, 25 world-renowned landmarks, and a close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Now that’s getting to know New York City.

On this sightseeing tour around Manhattan Island, enjoy stunning views of the Big Apple’s brilliant skyline and iconic landmarks, like One World Trade Center’s Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more.

Depart from Pier 83 in Midtown Manhattan and cruise around Manhattan Island, bounded by the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. While on board, enjoy live narration from a professional tour guide.

Learn more about the history of each of the sites while taking in the beautiful views of some of New York City’s most popular attractions.

Statue of Liberty (Pass By)

Ellis Island (Pass By)

Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

One World Trade Center (Pass By)

Hudson Yards (Pass By)

Empire State Building (Pass By)

United Nations Headquarters (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
  • Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
  • Non-English speaking guests may now download the complimentary Circle Line Sightseeing app on their mobile device from iTunes or the Google Play store. This app allows guests to listen to a guided tour while on the boat. Available languages include: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian and Chinese. Headsets are not provided.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 600 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What is the departure point for the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:The cruise conveniently departs from Pier 83 @ West 42nd Street and the West Side Highway, in Midtown Manhattan.

Jun 2021

Q:Is there parking near the departure for the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Parking available at Circle Line Sightseeing, Pier 83, W 42nd Street. $30 before 3 pm weekdays and $35 after 3 pm weekdays and all weekends. (Prices subject to change.)

Jun 2021

Q:Can I take the subway to get to the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Yes - Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q or R train to Times Square 42nd St; train B, D, F to 5th Ave and 42nd St, or 4, 5, 6 train to 42nd St Grand Central Station. Take the M42 bus west or walk 5 avenues west to Pier 83 (about 1 mile or 1.6km).

Jun 2021

Q:Can I take a bus to get to the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Yes - From 42nd Street take the M42 bus going West, directly to the Circle Line Pier. From 49th Street take the M50 bus directly to the Circle Line pier.

Jun 2021

Q:How early should I arrive for the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Boarding begins a half-hour before departure. Please plan on arriving 45-minutes to 1-hour before the scheduled departure to allow for time to check-in and also find seating on your cruise.

Jun 2021

Q:Is seating assigned during the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Seats are first-come, first-serve so arrive early! There is seating available both inside as well as out on deck. The boats typically sail on time, so please leave enough time for traffic delays and plan to arrive early.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Yes - For children or infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.

Jun 2021

Q:Are food and/or drink available during the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Yes, there is a freshly prepared menu of sandwiches, salads, and snacks as well as a full bar serving up hot and cold beverages, beer, wine, and cocktails available in the onboard cafe to purchase.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I bring my own food/drink onboard the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Sorry - no outside food or drink is permitted.

Jun 2021

Q:Are restrooms available onboard during the Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise?

A:Yes, there are restrooms onboard for your convenience.

Jun 2021

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Sue_L
Very personable guide, Dave. Incredible views of the Statue of Liberty and great history of the area

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Great Activity!
Sue_L, Mar 2024
Very personable guide, Dave. Incredible views of the Statue of Liberty and great history of the area
Best way to see NYC
Jackie_F, Mar 2024
A brilliant way to see all of NYC, whether its your first time or you have been before. The tour is excellent and the tour guide tells the story of New York as well as pointing out all the landmarks.
Great experience!
ROBERT_L, Mar 2024
Because of the high tide on Sunday, March 17th, we were not able to travel up the Harlem River. We plan to do the trip again sometime this year. Since we were not able to completely circle Manhattan on our trip, do we get a discount on our next trip? Great experience, with a great tour guide, good quality hot dogs, friendly and cooperative staff, and clean restrooms. Great value.
Absolutely wonderful!
Ray_S, Mar 2024
This was a very unique and wonderful experience in New York City. It was great to get a perspective on the overall island of Manhattan. Our tour guide was amazing and very informative.
Amazing manhatten cruise
Shakleen_I, Mar 2024
It was a pretty great cruise. Got to see manhatten from all angles. The guide was quite knowledgable and did an amazing job describing the different landmarks of manhatten.
The best
Jimmy_J, Mar 2024
The host was great and professional and we'll be back the weather was great the food was terrible the intrepid was close
Nice Cruise
Peggy_A, Mar 2024
Statue of Liberty. The bridges. The history. Tour guide witty. Also approachable. Open to questions. Nice to babies.
Highly recommended
Jacqueline_M, Mar 2024
Our guide, David was amazing. Extremely informative, personable and funny. Would highly recommend this boat tour.
Good (but hard to hear)
lori_B, Mar 2024
The tour guide was good, but hearing him was difficult because of other visitors who were also talking when he spoke. I wish we had headphones or some sort of listening aid so we could have heard him even when other people were talking.
yankee stadium
Ethan_F, Feb 2024
we had a very good time but did not get to see Yankee Stadium snd go under the George Washington Bridge. Those were 2 things I really wanted to do. We did have a good time though
Learning experience
feldmannfeldmann, Feb 2024
You’ll get to see the entire island! It makes possible to have a better understanding of the city and the surroundings.
NY Hudson Tour
Symone_W, Feb 2024
The family and I had a great experience and the tour was very informative. It was a nice day for the tour and we found out a lot more about NY that we did not know prior to the tour. We would do it again. The tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable he made himself available for questions which was great.
A great excursion
dpawhelanyahoocom, Feb 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. We booked Premier, very comfortable but rest of boat was also very high quality. Our guide, David was engaging, knowledgeable & funny. I learned more about NY in 2.5 hours than I have in all my previous visits.
Marvellous Manhattan
Deidre_C, Jan 2024
Great trip around Manhattan! Loved the stories told by our very enthusiastic tour guide, David. Really didn’t know how diverse and large Manhattan is until this tour.
A great way to check out New York
Behruz_S, Jan 2024
David was a wonderful tour guide and we had a really good time. We had 2 young kids and everyone was very accommodating of this.
Highly Recommend!
Kathryn_M, Jan 2024
Of all the many attractions and programs we experienced during our visit to NYC, this was my favorite! It was a great way to start our week in the city, especially for our son who'd never been to NYC. The guide was really wonderful and we enjoyed hearing all the many historical facts and stories as we cruised around the island. The proximity to the Statue of Liberty during the cruise can't be beat. We loved the flexibility of inside and outside seating and enjoyed both during the cruise. Having a bar and snacks made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
A must for great-view lovers
Parsifal, Jan 2024
A very complete boat tour. You can see Manhattan from a beautiful perspective. Liberty Statue was much better from this angle than from the island itself. The tour guide was impressive, he (sorry I forgot the name) explained us all the history behind all the monuments, palaces, bridges we spotted and the way he explanation was very passionate. Definitely a tour to recommend to whom is attracted by beautiful view, water and culture.
Anniversary celebration in NYC
Jonie_R, Dec 2023
My sweetheart and I enjoyed seeing the city from the water. The time to enjoy each other’s company without navigating was so special
Great trip well worth the money
Phillip_P, Dec 2023
This is a trip well worth doing. Our great guide gave a complete and informative talk the entire 2.5 hours we were on the boat.
Best View of New York City in an Afternoon
Mel_L, Dec 2023
We booked this last minute. So glad we did. It was amazing. The tour guide can’t be beat. The boat was clean and comfortable.
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