NYC's Ultimate Manhattan Island Cruise: Iconic Views
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The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety. Choose between two ticket types: Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin. Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.
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Nancy H, 10/20/2025 5:46:40 PM
I loved seeing the whole of Manhattan from the Circle Line Tour. Our tour guide George gave a great commentary, peppered with cultural notes and countdowns to the best photo opportunities. We did the Premium seating option and I'm happy we did. We each received a great photo souvenir book and we were able to have window seats since we arrived half an hour early. I got up and moved around for a few photos, including the Amtrak train bridge pivoting open for our boat at the northern end of Manhattan island. I highly recommend this excursion.
nicholas_g, 10/19/2025 9:53:08 PM
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and you got to see the other parts of Manhattan that you normally get to see by boat
Jayne B, 10/18/2025 11:45:56 PM
This was well worth the money. Andy the tour guide was awesome, we learned so much. Clean bathrooms, food, snacks and a bar.
Peter_F, 10/18/2025 8:41:10 PM
Be very careful full when booking online And if you are 8minites late schedule tour. You will not get a refund . If you decide to go on the next tour which is usually cheaper. They will not you the different. How crooked is that.
E9664SYchrisc, 10/16/2025 3:27:37 PM
A really enjoyable way to take in various sights around the Manhattan island. Our tour guide Tim was very knowledgeable and insightful. The boat was clean, seating was comfortable, but would recommended boarding early to get an outside seat in the upper deck. If it’s a warm and sunny day, as it was when we did the tour, the sun can be quite intense, so I’d recommend a hat. Refreshments were available on board too. If it’s a warm and sunny
Barb_Y, 10/13/2025 8:31:34 PM
It was a fantastic experience. Alexis was wonderful and the weather was perfect. I’m so glad we booked the Best of New York tour. I would highly recommend sitting on the top deck. Bring a jacket and a hat just in case it’s windy!! Many people were under dressed.
Harriet_L, 10/12/2025 11:13:23 PM
Wonderful, informative guide, plenty of photo ops, comfortable ride. We were not able to see northern parts due to high tides.
U150SEbrucem, 10/12/2025 8:49:30 PM
Good value. Bought premier seating tickets in advance. No one told us or directed us to the premier seating section before boarding or after boarding so we sat next to snack bar for half of the cruise until I ventured to the stairwell and found a sign indicating Premier seating was topside. Got to see some great sights and enjoyed the trip. P.s. they gave us a partial refund after hearing about the seating info mixup.
977maryaz, 10/12/2025 4:43:27 PM
Really fun and educational experience. Postcard Tim, our tour guide, made the trip - he was super-engaging and knowledgeable and also hysterical in his low-key way. I'm a New Yorker and I learned a lot about Manhattan (and New Jersey!) and had a great time. The weather was overcast and on the cold side but it was fine bundled up on the outside decks, and inside has huge windows and great views. One star taken off for the horrible, undrinkable coffee (and only Coffee Mate!! No actual milk or cream) and low quality food.
Daniel_H, 10/12/2025 1:07:44 PM
Postcard Tim was amazing!! He explained all the important sites - he knew his stuff. We didn’t even notice the rain.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
- 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 can now make the most of their cruise with the free Circle Line Sightseeing app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets you follow along with a guided tour in your language, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Be sure to bring your own headphones, as headsets aren't provided. Download the app today and enjoy exploring New York City like never before!
Departure point
Departure Point: Tour departs from Pier 83, New York Address: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Pier 83 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10019Return details
The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety. Choose between two ticket types: Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin. Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.Redemption
• This is your ticket. Please print this ticket and bring it with you or show it on your mobile device. • Please arrive at Pier 83 (42nd St and 12th Ave) at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time. • Boarding is on a first come, first serve basis. • Once you arrive, go directly to the boarding line for your cruise. Our crew will scan your ticket when you board. • This ticket expires after your scheduled cruise departure time and is only valid for the specified cruise. If you miss your cruise, you must retain this ticket in order to rebook your cruise. • Rebooking is subject to availability and must be rebooked at the Circle Line Box Office.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund