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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derrickmatthews101, 12/15/2025 3:01:00 PM
I would strongly recommend that prior to booking be aware that due to tides and if there are low numbers boarding with you then there is an increased risk of not completing the island tour as the boat may not be able to navigate under all the bridges, this happened to us! We were offered the choice of continuing with the “cruise” or rebooking alternative date, which doesn’t work if you are visiting from abroad!!! So in short would not recommend this tour.
richardtH1176BD, 12/14/2025 12:42:01 PM
Dave is a get host, very entertaining and knowledgeable. The boat was clean and in good repair, crew is professional. Highly reccomend.
309larrym, 12/13/2025 8:00:50 PM
David was such a great guide. He was very knowledgeable of the history of Manhattan and New Jersey. You take a trip right by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island where you can get great pictures. I would highly recommend this tour just to get an overall view of Manhattan and the New Jersey coastline. Well worth the cost of the excursion.
Tanya_L, 12/12/2025 9:57:07 AM
The host, Alexis, is very knowledgeable and entertaining! She even sings very well. Alexis packed a ton of information into our tour that will help plan to visit other places.
B8007RSjamesh, 12/12/2025 9:23:31 AM
Was way too windy. lol. Please fix for next time. Alexis rocked. Literally. She was awesome and made the trip much more enjoyable. Give her a raise!!
April_P, 12/10/2025 12:27:07 PM
Great tour and tour guide. Very comprehensive tour with nice staff. . Worth it even on a cold day….,
Seaside22345592588, 12/8/2025 10:15:29 PM
The tour guide Alexis did a great job and told us a lot about NYC in an interesting and entertaining way. The whole experience was very enjoyable. We saw the Statue of Liberty twice and were able to eat on board, choosing between outdoor and indoor seating or changing seats during the cruise. There were also restrooms on board.
747indiraw, 12/8/2025 9:26:14 AM
Excellent tour guide with an informative and entertaining narrative for the journey around Manhattan. Highly recommend this tour for a different view of NYC.
726jayf, 12/7/2025 9:37:12 AM
Great narrative during the tour. Really enjoyed the smooth ride and ammenaties. Dress appropriately if sitting outside on upper deck which is where you want to be !
Doris S, 12/6/2025 5:31:40 AM
Best deal in the city! Relaxing 2 1/2 hour trip around the entire island of Manhattan. Some of the most fabulous buildings in the world! World Trade, Liberty Statue, South Street Seaport, ect. Float by serene Governor's Island, Inwood Park, Randall's Island. Food available for purchase - coffee, tea, Danish $4.50. Hot dog, chips and soda $17. Smooth sailing by the Circle Line captain, very knowledgeable cruise tour guides. And a special song at the end - one we all know! Bathrooms in basement - not handicapped accessible. December 2025
- 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