Circle Line: 1hr - NYC Liberty Cruise
At a glance
Circle Line: 1hr - NYC Liberty Cruise is a 1h guided experience in New York City, United States, operated by Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 751 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $25 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 1-hour Sightseeing Cruise, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English).
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Small group, up to 200 travellers
- Languages
- German, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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.
Don’t have a lot of time in New York City? Make the most of it with this 60-minute harbor cruise that gives you prime views of one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. Snap memorable shots of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, and sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty. Learn fun facts about the iconic green-hued goddess as an informative guide brings the city’s sights and fascinating history to life.
What's included
What's included
- 1-hour Sightseeing Cruise
- Indoor & Outdoor Seating
- Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English)
- Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
- Bathrooms on board
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages (Available to purchase on board)
- Gratuity
Itinerary
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Stop 1
See the Manhattan Skyline
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Stop 2
Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and home to more than 100 diverse shops, culinary experiences and attractions The Edge and The Vessel.
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Stop 3
The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark. This interactive artwork was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points.
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Stop 4
Pass by the Jacob Javits Convention Center
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Stop 5
Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River designed by Heatherwick Studio. Little Island covers 2.4 acres and is supported by 132 pot-shaped structures (called "tulips") suspended above the water, which in turn stand on 280 concrete pilings extending into the riverbed.
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Stop 6
One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan.
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Stop 7
See the Statue of Liberty
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Stop 8
See the New York Harbor
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Stop 9
Pass by the Ellis Island
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Stop 10
Governors Island is a 172-acre island in New York Harbor, within the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located approximately 800 yards south of Manhattan Island, and is separated from Brooklyn to the east by the 400-yard-wide Buttermilk Channel.
Meeting point
Pier 83
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Circle Line: 1hr - NYC Liberty Cruise take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
1-hour Sightseeing Cruise; Indoor & Outdoor Seating; Live narration by Circle Line’s guides (in English); Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard; Bathrooms on board; Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more..
Where does it start?
Pier 83
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 751 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
