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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226h_kanb, 11/4/2025 7:18:44 AM
A really nice tour with an excellent guide who seemed to know everything around New York and its history. We enjoyed every minute of ithe trip.
Paul_S, 11/3/2025 6:43:14 PM
Great trip around the entire Manhattan Island. Lots of sites pointed out along the way, narration was good. Nice way to see the city while saving some walking.
889bennym, 11/2/2025 8:47:03 AM
A genuinely incredible experience - such a peaceful yet informative trip around the island of Manhattan with views of New Jersey, Brooklyn and Roosevelt Island. Kudos to Alexis; best tour guide ever, and she can sing!
brywlk69, 11/1/2025 9:48:02 PM
This was an awesome way to learn about the New York world. You experienced all 5 boroughs and our tour guide Alexis was amazing and deserves To be singing on Broadway. She sang, she shared so many fun facts. We had a tremendous time. Don’t miss out on this tour. Well worth it.
Carla_M, 11/1/2025 9:31:37 AM
Great views and tour guide! He was funny and informative. we had a windy but sunny day, lucky for us This trip is a very good value and interesting way to view the glorious city- from the water!
stuwalker55, 10/30/2025 8:25:40 PM
Very informative and enjoyable. Grandsons had a great time, tour guide knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend this trip
janerF7190TW, 10/27/2025 5:04:49 PM
We were soooo disappointed in this tour. We have done it multiple times with our kids and friends and it was great, but this time the guide was TERRIBLE..."Flying Bobby" was his name. He did not point out obvious sites (we've done the trip, so we knew them!); the things he did point out, he was reading the info off his phone (we could have done that!). It was as though it was his first day on the job with zero training. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
pal2017985, 10/27/2025 2:43:11 PM
Great Boat Ride but get ready for a live tour guide who talks 80-90% of the entire trip, loud and without even a breath. My friend and I all got headaches. Information was great but definitely given in overload. Problem was that the speakers are everywhere on the boat, outside, inside, restroom, you cannot find a quiet spot no matter how hard you try. Going around the island was beautiful, fall colors, but we were so saturated by the guides continuous talking that it was a lot was lost.
Tyree_R, 10/26/2025 4:09:06 PM
Was a great tour for a late summer/ early fall day. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
danielrD8518ZB, 10/24/2025 6:32:28 PM
This tour is a must !! We did the 2.5hr cruise and it was a great decision. You get to see the best of manhattan and all the landmarks. Highly recommend it. The tour guide George was fantastic, very knowledgeable and pointed out exactly what tourist want to see. I would sit on the left side of the boat, but you can still see everything clearly from the right.
- 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