Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.

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2. See New York's most iconic building along with several other notable buildings that make the Manhattan skyline unforgettable.

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3. One of the highlights of the cruise. Lady Liberty stands in NY Harbor as a beacon of freedom. Get your up-close as our boats pause at several points around Liberty Island so guests can get the perfect snap. It's a bucket list moment.

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4. Home to attractions like Edge, City Climb and The Vessel, Hudson Yards is Manhattan's newest neighborhood on the west side.

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5. New York's newest park rises up from the Hudson River's west side. These sculptural, flower like pillars connect to create a unique greenspace like no other.

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6. One World Trade Center, also known as One World Trade, One WTC, and formerly the Freedom Tower is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the seventh-tallest in the world.

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7. New York's historic immigration center will forever be a part of the city's immense history.

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8. A former Army post and Coast Guard installation, this island has been re-imagined as a public park in New York Harbor.

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9. This historic district has been reborn and revitalized offering new dining and shopping experiences.

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10. Your cruise takes you sailing down the Hudson, around Battery Park, up the East River, past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge.

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11. Classic Art Deco architecture, the building dons gargoyles that depict car ornaments and a spire modeled on a radiator grille.

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12. In its 100+ year history, Yankee Stadium, the 'cathedral of baseball,' has hosted over 6,800 Yankees regular season home games.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 3,612 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Great Tour- just needs a little Change in Presentation

  Ok-I’m going to be very honest here. The boat trip was wonderful - it was a gorgeous day and was very comfortable sitting in the fresh air looking at NYC from the river. Andy, the guide, seemed like a really nice guy. He tried to be funny a lot- I don’t think it was appreciated especially since there were a lot of people present for whom English was not their primary language. I think he should stick to the tour-not about himself and where his family came from, etc. he talked very quickly and a lot- a few short breaks. We wanted to know what we were looking at and some history. He did provide that - speaking very fast and not giving people time to find exactly what he was referring to on the shore. Like I said, he seemed very nice and I hate to write this but think he needs to hear it. I do highly recommend this tour. I took this trip about 10 years ago and enjoyed it so I brought my friends on it. We all agreed Andy has to slow down, talk less, and keep it all about what we are seeing.

  CindyKWarringtonSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great NYC experience!

  We took the 2.5 hour tour on a beautiful Saturday at 1:30. Our tour guide, Andy, was so knowledgeable, interesting and funny! We learned so much about the island we would've never learned on our own. The only bad part was a family next to us talked constantly! However, for a tourist or a NY'er that wants to learn new things, this is some of the best money you could spend.

  eduftSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great trip for us

  The boat and crew were all very nice …the narrator was very informed and interesting. Boat was very clean and well organized

  Catherine_sSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Very enjoyable tour. ...

  Very enjoyable tour. Andy did a great job talking about both sides of the river! Just make sure you have sunscreen if sitting on top deck and the weather is nice!

  Jennifer_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Manhattan cruise tour

  It’s the best way to see the city and the Statue of Liberty.

  Odyssey17550434022September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great cruise!!

  It’s a great way to see NY and the history without having to drive and find your way around everywhere.

  Kathy_KSeptember 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in New York City

• Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 692 city tours we list in New York City.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 692.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New York City

New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.

Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.

Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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