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NYC: Circle Line 2.5 Hour Best of NYC Boat Cruise

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$41.60 /person
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About the activity

Relax on a narrated cruise around the island of Manhattan while you see 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, and 100+ New York sights, including close-ups of the Statue of Liberty.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • English commentary by expert guides
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Restroom facilities
    • Downloadable audio guide in 9 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese (headphones required)
    • Large outdoor deck with scenic views
    • Temperature-controlled cabins with large panoramic windows for year-round comfort
    • Tips
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Manhattan skyline on a sightseeing cruise around the island
  • Sail within 100ft of the Statue of Liberty for the best photo opportunities
  • See important landmarks, including Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium
  • Hear entertaining and insightful narration about the sights from guides
  • Enjoy a seamless experience on a comfortable climate-controlled vessel

Description

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.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise of New York Harbor and Manhattan Island as you discover the secrets of the city. You will circle Manhattan, passing 3 rivers, 7 major bridges – including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge – 5 boroughs, and more than 100 sights in New York’s legendary skyline.

Get up close to the Statue of Liberty and see Manhattan just as the great explorers would have seen it at the end of their long ocean journeys. Tour the city by water and see the outer boroughs drift by. Fun and knowledgeable tour guides will bring the city that never sleeps to life, telling fascinating stories about the breathtaking sights as you sail.

See it all as you marvel at the best that New York has to offer. Cruise highlights include close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Randall’s Island, High Bridge, Columbia University, Harlem, Gracie Mansion, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, The Cloisters, Grant’s Tomb, and The Little Red Lighthouse.

Good to know before you go
  • There may be days during high-tide when the boat will not be able to fully go around the island. Please check with the box office before boarding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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