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title: "Circle Line: 1.5hr - New York City Landmarks Cruise"
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 31
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.55
reviews: 1148
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [de, ko, pt, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 36 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/circle-line-1-5hr-new-york-city-landmarks-cruise/
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# Circle Line: 1.5hr - New York City Landmarks Cruise

In our comparison: #36 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

Experience the grandeur of New York's skyline on this 1.5-hour highlights cruise. Sit back and relax while you cruise past New York's major sights, and enjoy a close encounter of the best kind with the Statue of Liberty.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Pier 83
- 6 start times: between 11:30 and 15:00
- Food not included: Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase…
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €31 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 1148 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.55 from 1148 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1042 of 1148.

- 5 stars: 819 (71%)
- 4 stars: 223 (19%)
- 3 stars: 54 (5%)
- 2 stars: 22 (2%)
- 1 star: 30 (3%)

## What's included

- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Live narration by Circle Line’s world famous guides (in English)
- Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (headphones required) See below for more.
- Outdoor deck
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board

## Not included

- Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown** (pass by, no stop) - Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.
2. **Empire State Building** (pass by, no stop) - See New York's most iconic building along with several other notable buildings that make the Manhattan skyline unforgettable.
3. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - One of the highlights of the cruise. Lady Liberty stands in NY Harbor as a beacon of freedom. Get your up-close as our boats pause at several points around Liberty Island so guests can get the perfect snap. It's a bucket list moment.
4. **Hudson Yards** (pass by, no stop) - New York's newest neighborhood along the west side of Manhattan featuring The Vessel - a unique sculptural structure designed by Thomas Heatherwick
5. **Little Island** (pass by, no stop) - New York's newest park rises up from the Hudson River's west side. These sculptural, flower like pillars connect to create a unique greenspace like no other.
6. **One World Trade Center** (pass by, no stop) - See the iconic building and appreciate it's grandeur from the water. This is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
7. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - New York's historic immigration center will forever be a part of the city's immense history.
8. **Brooklyn Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Your cruise takes you sailing down the Hudson, around Battery Park, up the East River, past the South Street Seaport and under the Brooklyn Bridge.
9. **South Street Seaport Historic District** (pass by, no stop) - This historic district has been reborn and revitalized offering new dining and shopping experiences.
10. **United Nations Headquarters** (pass by, no stop) - See the building where representatives from around the globe meet to discuss the world's top issues.
11. **Governors Island** (pass by, no stop) - A former Army post and Coast Guard installation, this island has been re-imagined as a public park in New York Harbor.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00
- 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

Pier 83

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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.
- Outside 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.

## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #36 of 37** | €31 | 1h 30m | 4.55 (1148) | 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 #36 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.

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