--- title: "Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise" lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 2886 duration_minutes: 50 languages: [de, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 22 (Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/circle-line-new-york-city-statue-of-liberty-super-express-cruise/ --- # Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise In our comparison: #22 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is the original, iconic, and #1 choice for sightseeing in New York City, with over 80 million passengers and counting. Offering the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels, Circle Line ensures you have the best views of the city’s skyline from both indoor and outdoor spaces. Our boats provide comfortable seating with plenty of legroom, making your cruise a relaxing and enjoyable experience. If the Statue of Liberty is at the top of your New York City bucket list, the Liberty Super Express cruise is the quickest and easiest way to see this world-renowned landmark. This 50-minute round-trip tour is led by live, expert guides, who share fun and historical insights along the way. You'll get up close to the Statue, with plenty of opportunities to snap the perfect photo, while also passing iconic landmarks like One World Trade Center and the Brooklyn Bridge. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Pier 16, - 6 start times: between 10:00 and 17:30 - 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 €26 per person - Duration: 50m - Rating: 4.55/5 from 2886 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: New York Water Taxi - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.55 from 2886 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2573 of 2886. - 5 stars: 2269 (79%) - 4 stars: 304 (11%) - 3 stars: 104 (4%) - 2 stars: 52 (2%) - 1 star: 157 (5%) ## 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. - Air-conditioned vehicle - Outdoor deck - Restroom on board ## Not included - This cruise does not let passengers off at the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. - Gratuities - Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard) ## Itinerary 1. **Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New Yo...** (pass by, no stop) - Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. 2. **South Street Seaport Historic District** (pass by, no stop) - The South Street Seaport is a historic area in New York City. It features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan. 3. **Brooklyn Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - The longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1883, its 276’ (84m) high towers are built of limestone, granite and cement. 4. **New York Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - See beautiful New York Harbor 5. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Standing 305’ (93m) tall, Lady Liberty has welcomed visitors since she was bequeathed to America from France in 1886. 6. **One World Trade Center** (pass by, no stop) - Built to memorialize the Twin Towers, the 1,776’ (541m) “Freedom Tower” is the tallest building in the Western hemisphere. 7. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - The busiest US immigrant port processed over 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1954. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 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 Pier 16, 89 South Street. Look for our blue "Circle Line" ticket booth at the entrance to Pier 16. Please use Pier 16, 89 South Street as the address. 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 - Infant rates apply, provided they do not occupy a seat - This cruise frequently sells out. - Please arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time. - Boarding is on a first come, first serve basis. - Latecomers may need to wait until next available cruise - Routes, specific vessels, and schedules are subject to change without notice. - This cruise does not let guests off at the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. ## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 22** | €26 | 50 min | 4.55 (2886) | shared | | [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private | | [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 | | [Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-speedboat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €54 | 30 min | 4.97 (195) | shared | Ranked #22 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €295, median €60; typical length 2h. 4 of 22 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/statue-of-liberty-tours/?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/circle-line-new-york-city-statue-of-liberty-super-express-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md