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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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.
Getaway588069, 10/24/2025 9:27:12 AM
We had a great tour guide! Lots of historical information. 20 bridges! I didn’t know there were so many - each with it’s unique story. You are free to move around the boat - inside, outside upstairs, or downstairs. Also very nice restrooms and snack bar.
jpete, 10/23/2025 12:00:50 PM
This Manhattan and New York City cruise is a must for visitors to see the highlights from the rivers and NY harbor. Seeing the Statue of Liberty from the harbor was fabulous. The ship is safe and clean and the tour guide narration is very detailed for the entire 2 1/2-hour cruise. We opted for the "Premier" tickets as it gives you early boarding and cushioned chairs inside the cabin as well as a colorful souvenir book. As the on-board concession stand on the lower level is somewhat limited as well as expensive you may want to grab a bite to eat prior to boarding as you are not allowed to bring any food or drinks while boarding. As you are boarding a photographer will take your picture and offer to sell it to you towards the end of the cruise just like on ocean cruises. Last tip is to book via the website as the ticket line was long during our visit. All in all a very nice experience and we are really glad that we booked it.
HipieChik, 10/23/2025 11:41:10 AM
You gotta Go! This Cruise All the way around Manhattan was Perfect! Tony our 'Tour Guide' has the best personality. He has a wealth of history and information about The Island and surrounding area. We booked the 1:30pm cruise, in late October, early fall 🍂. Bring a warm jacket as when the wind picks up it gets Pretty chilly. We got up and close to Lady Liberty, went under 20 different bridges, saw so much history and the duration of the cruise was perfect!
Roam12782745755, 10/23/2025 7:17:43 AM
Best 2.5 hours of sight seeing you can do in NYC.Staff is very friendly & knowledgeable. The boat has drinks and some food on board & it is very clean and well maintained. HIghly recommend it !
Emily_L, 10/21/2025 5:09:44 PM
Great way to get a view of the city! Tour guide was exceptional! It was a little cold on the water, but the view was spectacular! Totally worth it!
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.
- 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











