Landmarks Cruise by Circle Line

The Landmarks Cruise by Circle Line company is one of the most well-known and popular boat tours in New York. If you are looking for a fun and fulfilling sightseeing cruise around Manhattan, this is one of your best options.

This boat tour gives you the option to see New York’s most famous landmarks from the water in 1.5 hours. It departs from Pier 83 which is the home port of Circle Line located at midtown Manhattan, and goes south towards the Statue of Liberty.

Along the way to the Statue of Liberty, the cruise will pass by the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, High Line and One World Trade Center. When arriving at the Statue (just feet away from it), the cruise will stop for a while so you can take great pictures and selfies.

After that, the tour will pass Ellis Island and continue north toward Manhattan’s East River passing the famous NY bridges: Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg. The cruise will then return to the departure point at Pier 83.

You can choose between staying in the indoor seating area with heating and air conditioning or going to the outdoor deck to get a better view of the landmarks. This cruise also includes a live narration by a local guide and an Audio Guide app in 9 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.