Unforgettable NYC: Harbor Lights Cruise & Skyline 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. Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.
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Sigrún H, 10/25/2025 12:11:17 PM
The tour was amazing. We really liked the guide. He was funny and informative. We. saw alot of interesting locations We totally recommend this tour.
Lynette G, 10/24/2025 8:30:07 PM
The boat was clean and spacious but in my opinion they crammed a few too many people on. We arrived at 6.20 and couldn’t get three seats together let alone with a view so anyone arriving later had no chance! Postcard Tim our commentator was brilliant. The right balance between information and fun. He really made the night. Views from the back deck are awsome but just be prepared to stand. Brooklyn’s Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline all amazing from the water.
J6667OKjohnp, 10/23/2025 9:33:52 PM
Very entertaining and friendly tour guide, 10/10. Answered everyone's questions and provided excellent historical insights
tonisD8337AZ, 10/23/2025 9:34:40 AM
Worth the money. Beautiful lights on the evening cruise. Friendly tour guide. When our son checked in, they put him on another boat so he didn’t get to be with us 😢 He got off that boat and didn’t go. Wasted that ticket cost. Could do with an updated playlist that doesn’t repeat several times, or no music at all.
PhilG_11, 10/22/2025 9:53:46 PM
Took the Harbour Lights tour. We paid extra for Premier seating on the top deck which was worth it - while it was cold the views are exceptional. The bar man on deck three was great and gave lots of little add ons to the tour guide who was also excellent. I highly recommend this tour.
Jach_P, 10/21/2025 9:38:01 PM
The boat was very nice and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. The tour guide, Andy, did a great job. Sometimes he talked too fast but mostly he was clear and concise and knew an astounding amount of interesting information. Greg trio
Venture35725585289, 10/20/2025 5:11:54 PM
WOW!! I thoroughly recommend this trip. New York is exciting during the day, but at night-time she is Beautiful. The 2 hour cruise did not fail to impress just how spectacular the buildings of the city are. The close up of Lady Liberty is worth the trip alone! George, our guide / DJ / commentator was full of facts and interesting information - thank you. If you get a chance please do this tour - you will not be disappointed. FYI - it is an easy 20 minute walk from Times Square down 42nd Street to the Circle Line wharf where the boat leaves and arrives back to. Save yourself US$60 on an Uber or taxi.
Rebecca_L, 10/18/2025 4:25:34 PM
Great views for amazing pictures! This is always one of the highlights of our trips every year to NYC!
Kim_N, 10/16/2025 9:18:44 AM
We ended our trip with this tour and it was the perfect way to wrap up my niece’s first trip to NYC. Beautiful views and a peaceful way to see the city in all its glory one last night.
apf9930, 10/14/2025 2:58:30 PM
We booked our 7pm tour online and arrived at Pier 83 Midtown and boarded with no problems. We sat up top outside and although it was a bit chilly we loved this experience and highly recommend taking the tour at night. The views of the city from the water after dark are truly the best! We were able to get a ton of great pictures. The tour guide was informative and had a great sense of humor. We did not purchase food or beverages only because we did not want to miss a minute of this. Again, highly recommend this tour - best 2 hours for $106 spent in NYC.
- 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.
- Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure for boarding.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- Our cruise features a live tour guide in English. If you would like a guided tour in another language, please download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App from the Apple App store or Google Play store. Once on the boat you can use the free WiFi to listen or read a guided tour in one of nine languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Please bring your own headphones.
Departure point
Departure Point: Tour departs from Pier 83, New York Address: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Pier 83 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10019 Directions: • Exchange your voucher for a boarding pass at the Circle Line Ticket WindowDIRECTIONS By Subway (Metro): • 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, A, C, E, N, or R train to Times Square 42nd Street • B, D, F, or Q train to 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, • 4, 5, or 6 train to 42nd Street Grand Central Station • All options are approximately 15-25 minute walk to the pierBy Bus: • Take the west-bound M42 or M50 bus and get off at the last stop 42nd Street and 12th AvenueBy Car:: • From George Washington Bridge, Westchester or Connecticut: Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A), go south to West 43rd Street. Make a right at 43rd Street to Pier 83 • From Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey: Upon exiting the tunnel, follow uptown signs on Dyer Avenue to the 3rd light. Turn left onto 42nd Street. Turn right on 11th Avenue and turn left on 43rd Street. Go straight on 43rd Street to Pier 83 • From Midtown Tunnel, Queens and Long Island: Take 2nd Avenue downtown to 34th Street. Right on 34th Street to 10th Avenue. Turn right on 10th Avenue and left on 43rd Street. Go straight on 43rd Street to Pier 83 Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure pointReturn 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. Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.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