Circle Line: Best of NYC Cruise (2.5hrs)
Buy tickets now
The Circle Line Best of NYC Cruise is the longest cruise available. During the leisurely 2.5 hours, you’ll explore the entire Manhattan island by boat. The cruise is available in summer and winter.
Reserve tickets for the Best of NYC Cruise here
Contents
Hudson River and the Financial District
After the boat leaves Pier 83, you will cruise over the Hudson River. You will see Midtown with its huge skyscrapers, the extremely expensive apartments of Greenwich Village and the Financial District. The entire boat tour you will have live commentary as the guide will tell you fun facts about the places and buildings you pass. If you prefer an audio guide, there is a free, multi-language app available to use with your own headphones.
For example, in Greenwich Village, you’ll see the unused pier where the Titanic should have docked. At the Financial District, you will not only see the enormous Freedom Tower, the heart of the new World Trade Center, but also the glass Winter Garden with its palm trees at the foot of the skyscraper – something that you might not have noticed otherwise. The boat will take you to the Statue of Liberty where you can view Lady Liberty in all her glory and take beautiful photos.
View the Brooklyn Bridge from the Water
From thereon you will travel to the East side of Manhattan. You will pass Wall Street and go under the Brooklyn Bridge in the most spectacular way. You will see the noble houses on the Upper East Side and even pass the Yankee Stadium where the famous New York Yankees play their home games. Worthwhile is seeing the busy Northern Manhattan quickly change into the peaceful Hudson River and its surrounding woods. From the North, you will travel back to Pier 83 past the Upper West Side.
During the cruise, you can order food and drinks at the bar downstairs. There are also plenty of toilets on board to use. If you are taking the boat tour during the summer, make sure to bring sunscreen. Even though it may be cloudy, you’ll burn quicker on the water.
Practical Information
After purchasing you’ll receive a voucher that you can either print out or show as your ticket on your phone. The tour starts on the Hudson River on the west side of Manhattan at the Circle Line terminal. The terminal is at Pier 83 (12th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Street). Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time so you can get the best seats.
- Duration: 2,5 hours
- Departure point: Pier 83
- Departure Times:
- January 1st – March 12th: daily at 12:00
- March 13th – May 21st: daily at 10:00 and 13:30
- May 22nd – September 4th: daily at 10:00, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:30
- September 5th – December 31st: daily at 10:00 and 13:30
- Special schedules on 4th of July
- Doesn’t run on Christmas Day
Buy your tickets for the Best of NYC Cruise here
Tip: buy the New York Pass for free entrance