--- title: 2-Hour NYC Golden Hour Sunset Cruise lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 34 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 168 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/2-hour-nyc-golden-hour-sunset-cruise/ --- # 2-Hour NYC Golden Hour Sunset Cruise In our comparison: #7 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Sunset, Golden Hour, Twilight, Happy Hour, whatever your favorite description, nothing beats seeing New York City from the water as the sun is setting on one of the best skylines in the world. This cruise is optimized to sail during the sunset period but offers so much more. With a mix of live commentary from the tour guide and relaxing music, grab a drink from the bar for a great alternative to a traditional evening out. Featured sites include One World Trade Center, a stop in front of the Statue of Liberty for a perfect picture, Ellis Island, Little Island Park, the United Nations, the Empire State Building and more. NY Waterway Harbor Tours invites you to experience a sightseeing cruise operated by one of the most trusted brands in New York. Set sail on ultra-modern boats with licensed tour guides with indoor and outdoor viewing areas all included. As a bonus, access free buses here: https://services.saucontds.com/tds-map/nywmenu.htm/?mapId=1804&companyLocationId=8004453 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Main box office is located at Pier 79… - Starts 16:00, 17:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Drinks, Snacks and Alcoholic beverages… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €34 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 168 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NY Waterway Harbor Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.92 from 168 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 166 of 168. - 5 stars: 160 (95%) - 4 stars: 6 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## What's included - Free bus: https://services.saucontds.com/tds-map/nywmenu.htm/?mapId=1804&companyLocationId=8004453 - Free WiFi on board - Outdoor and indoor seating areas - 1 hour guided experience and 1 hour of music - Free bus service to and from the pier with every ticket purchase - 2 hour Sunset Cruise - No extra charge for the top deck ## Not included - Drinks, Snacks and Alcoholic beverages available for purchase ## Itinerary 1. **Hudson Yards** (pass by, no stop) - New York's newest neighborhood on the West Side 2. **Edge NYC** (pass by, no stop) - New York's highest outdoor observatory 3. **The Vessel** (pass by, no stop) - An experiential sculpture in Hudson Yards 4. **Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex** (pass by, no stop) - NY Sports & Entertainment complex 5. **Little Island** (pass by, no stop) - A public park and sculptural structure 6. **One World Trade Center** (pass by, no stop) - The Western Hemisphere's tallest building 7. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - The United States' most famous statue and iconic landmark 8. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - Served as the nation's premier immigration station from 1892 to 1954 9. **Governors Island** (pass by, no stop) - A 172-acre, year-round island destination in New York Harbor 10. **Brooklyn Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - New York's most famous bridge 11. **United Nations Headquarters** (pass by, no stop) - Where the world meets to discuss policies 12. **Empire State Building** (pass by, no stop) - One of New York City's greatest icons ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Main box office is located at Pier 79 and boat boarding is located at Pier 78. Free bus service available to and from Pier 79 for all ticket holders. Multiple routes and frequent picks. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 37** | €34 | 2h | 4.92 (168) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/80-minute-nyc-must-see-essentials-cruise/?format=md) | €27 | 1h 20m | 4.98 (275) | shared | Ranked #7 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €144, median €71; typical length 1h 30m. 4 of 37 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-sightseeing-cruises/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/2-hour-nyc-golden-hour-sunset-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md