Liberty Super Express Cruise by Circle Line

If you want to reach the Statue of Liberty in NYC, you have 2 options. The first one is by a ferry service which departs from Battery Park in south Manhattan. But although it’s a ferry, it doesn’t feel like a real cruise and is often quite crowded, with passengers packed tightly together.

That’s why many travelers here in New York are choosing the second option - taking a real boat tour that circles around the Statue (and Ellis Island) and brings you feet away from it so you can get the best pictures. This is where the Liberty Super Express Cruise by ‘Circle Line‘ comes in.

This express boat tour is the fastest Statue of Liberty Cruise in New York, offering a 50-minute cruise which departs from Pier 16 in south Manhattan that gets you up close to Lady Liberty with great views of Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island.

The Circle Line’s boat tour includes outdoor decks for skyline views and climate-controlled interiors for really hot or cold days. The cruise also includes a live guide that will enrich you with explanations and stories about the Statue and its history.

Traveler tip: The express cruise doesn’t give you access to Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty is located. It just gets up close to it before returning back. If you want to visit the Statue itself, this cruise is not for you, and you will need to take the ferry.