Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- 2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Outdoor deck
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Download the free Circle Line App to listen to the tour in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian and Chinese
- Restroom on board
- Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)
- Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and
12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
One World Trade Center (Pass By)
Hudson Yards (Pass By)
United Nations Headquarters (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 600 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Where do we board?
A: Check-in is at North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY and your email confirmation will have full directions and visual cues so it’s easy for you to find. Read more Dec 2023
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