Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights 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.
Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.
What's Included
- 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating
- Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
- Bathrooms on board
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
- 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
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Brooklyn Bridge (pass by)
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown (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.
- Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure for boarding.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- Our cruise features a live tour guide in English. If you would like a guided tour in another language, please download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App from the Apple App store or Google Play store. Once on the boat you can use the free WiFi to listen or read a guided tour in one of nine languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Please bring your own headphones.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 600 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: Will I get seasick on Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2800HLC
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise.
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating.
- Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard.
- Bathrooms on board.
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
- Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English).
- Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating
- Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
- Bathrooms on board
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
- Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)
- Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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.
- Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure for boarding.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- Our cruise features a live tour guide in English. If you would like a guided tour in another language, please download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App from the Apple App store or Google Play store. Once on the boat you can use the free WiFi to listen or read a guided tour in one of nine languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Please bring your own headphones.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 600 travelers
