Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
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"Best way to see the Manhattan skyline & Statue of Liberty."(9 Tips)
"Chris was an excellent tour guide."(7 Tips)
"I'm doing the 3 hour tour now and its worth it so far!"(5 Tips)
"4th July fireworks cruise offered amazing views from the East River."(26 Tips)
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- JiniFebruary 24, 2013Best way to see the Manhattan skyline & Statue of Liberty. Take the 2 hour tour & sit on the left side (port) to start. They let you walk around to take pictures. Drinks, snacks & restrooms onboard.
Che FranciscoMarch 1, 2016A good way to explore Manhattan and see the island from a different perspective. The tour guide was knowledgable and is very keen to give a tip or two about his city.
honey 🌾 boneySeptember 15, 2015Stroll around Manhattan gives a good view of the city:from Bronx to the Battery Pack Park.In addition,the boat sails very close to the StatueOfLiberty.This excursion is good choice! Recommend it 👍
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍May 4, 2019Nice tour for New York first timers. They give you a good history of the city as you ride along with interesting facts. If you have a couple hours in town for sightseeing you should take this tour
Apostolos SamarasOctober 20, 2017Really worth it! We got to see New York all around! A great 2 hour ferry trip only for 42 dollars.We saw 5 boroughs, over 20 bridges and a wonderful narration from the guide. He knew every detail!
Kimmie OhhJuly 31, 2020It may be hard to get here but it’s worth it! The cruises here are fantastic! You get spectacular views of the city all the time. Go on the Harbor Lights Cruise to watch the sunset 😍
Crystal HarrisonJune 11, 2014Do the 90 min semicircle for great views of lower Manhattan and the statue. Leave extra time in your plans because it may last 2hrs! Well worth it! Included NYCpass, explorer pass, city pass, etc.
Amy CummingsJune 2, 2017A great thing to do if you want to see the skyline and Statue of Liberty up close. However, the bar line takes FOREVER and so many people are standing up taking pics that it's hard to enjoy at times.
Anja StrajnarOctober 13, 2013Great way to see the city from the other point of view! If you want to see (just see) the Statue of Liberty, that's it as well - no need to take another trip!
George WaltersApril 13, 2018Parking is 35 per day. The circle line itself is a great cruise around Manhattan, to give you the best water-based views of the city. Highly recommended.
Steffanie RamirezMay 19, 2017I love it, take the harbor cruise if you want to see the skyline at day and night
Andre Rocher 📱July 14, 2015Totally worth the experience with a New York Pass. Take the full 2.5 hour ride and see all of the island!
Stephanie CAugust 26, 2012Tour host Malachy points this out as the money shot - view of bridges w Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. He narrated the two-hour crises- great!!!
- hello_emilyApril 25, 2016I took the 90 minute landmark tour and it was great. Chris was an excellent tour guide.
Augie RayApril 24, 2015They'll tell you to arrive 45 minutes early, but if you want to get a good seat outside on a nice day, show up even earlier. The nice seats outdoors get snatched quickly.
Jeffrey SoutarJuly 4, 2024Great way se see the skyscrapers from the rivers gives a totally different perspective. Very knowledgeable tour guide but the American jokes fell on deaf ears of tourists.
Karen DawsonOctober 9, 2014Awesome views of NYC. The people watching isn't bad either. A great way to relax and see the sights
- PaddyJuly 23, 20164th July fireworks cruise offered amazing views from the East River. However the "open" bar is limited and the tray passed hors doeuvres very hard to get.
Heidi TuckerMay 28, 2014A nice way to see the city.. Very busy though get there early to sit on top deck.
Michael GonzalezSeptember 7, 2015Greatest boat party's I've ever been on in New York. Louie Vega,Joe Claussell,Danny Krivit,Lou Gorbea are excellent DJ'S.
Ryan ComerfordJuly 9, 2013Harbor Lights Cruise or bust- gives you spectacular views of the island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty just as the city starts to light up.
TomApril 22, 2014The 3 hour full cruise is great. Sit on the left or head outside to the front of the ship to get the best views of Manhattan.
LauraJune 2, 2014We went on the liberty cruise - around 1hr, taking in the sights from midtown to the southern tip of Manhattan inc the Statue of Liberty. The souvenir photo costs $25 however - what a rip off!
The TelegraphJuly 3, 2012This being the most patriotic month, get a close-up view of the majestic Lady Liberty on a 75-minute cruise. (Pier 83, W 42nd St at 12th Ave; 001 212 563 3200; ₤12-₤20. Sails 11am; 1pm; 3pm).
Cleasaí an DuineAugust 4, 2015Visit Circle Line on day one of your trip. Use it to scope out possible excursions for the rest of your visit to New York.
Kirsten AlanaAugust 22, 2014Unless you love really loud music and dancing, avoid their ThirstyThursday cruise. Otherwise, a lovely way to see Manhattan via the Hudson.
John AJanuary 11, 2017Nice tours and boats..A great way to see the best city in the world and save a bit of walking.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterAugust 17, 2015LOVE LOVE LOVE. My new favorite thing to do in New York. Incredible value too.
Trebla OsubaAugust 28, 2024The 2.5 hour tour doesn’t go around Manhattan in August. The boats cannot go through the Spuyten Duyvil Railroad bridge because it’s too “hot” to open.
ErickApril 19, 2016I enjoyed the ride thanks to the guide. Say hi to David, he clearly is a man that enjoys his job.
Jane DoeOctober 13, 2013The full circle line cruise is amazing; sit on the left hand side of the ferry for a better view of New York.
Erik HøsøienApril 29, 2017Did the full 2,5 hours tour. It was good, but tide was too high so didn't make it all the way around manhattan. We did premier. Not worth it, but don't really regret it either.
Tommy DunnSeptember 28, 2014Great! However, sometimes they try to go all the around the island and get stuck. My trip turned into 4 hours
Margaret FAugust 20, 2014If you pay the extra to sit in the premier seating be sure to get seats along the railing. Under the canopy the view sucks.
Flip Van WaeyenbergheApril 23, 2016Oh well, that was awesome. Everyone should take the long trip around Manhattan. Stunning views.
Victor MartinsNovember 3, 2015The view is great, but it's hard to hear the guide speaking. Also, I felt tricked - my ticket said I could use the fountain drink upon a $10 purchase - but only once! It was not clearly stated.
FabioNovember 17, 2013Judt live your relatives there early in t morning. That keeps u happy at list a good part of your weekend.....
Jason RichardsonFebruary 25, 2013Best boat tour ever! Be warned the credit card machine doesn't work. Bring cash if you want refreshments on the boat.- Rashaad ChamblissJuly 3, 2012Definitely worth it. I'm doing the 3 hour tour now and its worth it so far!
- Jane DoeOctober 13, 2013It is suuuuuper cold during the cruise; bring hat, coat, scarf, jacket, pants and even gloves to avoid getting a cold. And kleenex for runny nose lol
Stuart ThompsonJune 21, 2014Get here 1.5 hours early to sit on the outside deck, otherwise you're stuck looking through a window inside.
Jess BOctober 8, 2010Do the 2 hr cruise and stand at the bow of the boat for great views and photos. Book tickets online to get discounts to other NYC attractions.
imbookinOctober 7, 2011Circle Line Vessels can hold up to 600 people for your event, plus climate control is included so no need to worry about a frozen guests. Check out pogby.com for event pricing and availability.
Daniel L.September 28, 2011Skip the 3hr cruise unless you REALLY want the full experience. Above the 160s on the East Side and then the whole loop back down the West Side there isn't much to see and drags.
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"On a nice day, take the water taxi from Pier 11 to Ikea, you'll have a great view of the city and statue of liberty especially at sunset. Then eat some swedish meatballs and lingonberry juice at Ikea!"
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