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Signature Cruise!

Best of NYC Cruise

Signature Cruise!

Full-Island cruise

2.5 hours

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Pier 83, Midtown

Best Sightseeing Cruise in NYC
Circle Line Manhattan Class with Brooklyn Bridge in Background
Guests taking a selfie on Best of NYC cruise.

The Only Cruise That Circles All of Manhattan

There's only one way to see all of New York City in a single trip: from the water. Circle the entire island of Manhattan as you glide past three rivers, five boroughs, and seven iconic bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge. With over 100 landmarks in view, from Midtown's skyline to the outer boroughs' shorelines, this is New York like you've never seen it.

Get closer to the Statue of Liberty than most visitors ever will, close enough for the photo you've been waiting for. This is the only cruise where you'll pass Yankee Stadium, The Cloisters, and pass under The George Washington Bridge. The whole time, your expert guide is turning the skyline into a story, with history, local lore, and insider details you won't find in any guidebook.

Whether this is your first time in NYC or your tenth, New York looks best from the water. Book today and see the whole city the way it was meant to be seen.

Cruise Features

  • Expert live narration from a local NYC guide

  • Dedicated time near the Statue of Liberty for close-up photos

  • Open-air decks with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline

  • Climate-controlled interiors, comfortable in any season

  • Audio Guide app available in 9 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean & Japanese, headphones required)

  • Full bar and concessions onboard See Menu

Cruise Highlights

  • Circle the entire island of Manhattan with no crowds and no rushing, just the best views in the city.

  • Pass through all five boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island.

  • Get within feet of the Statue of Liberty for stunning close-up photos. Note: This cruise does not dock at Liberty Island.

  • Sail under 20 bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Williamsburg Bridge.

  • Eat, drink, and enjoy the ride with hot and cold food, beer, wine, cocktails, and more at the full onboard bar.

Explore the Full Route

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Cruise Route:

Pier 83, Midtown

1

Empire State Building

2

High Line

3

One World Trade Center

4

Ellis Island

5

Statue of Liberty

6

South Street Seaport

7

Brooklyn Bridge

8

DUMBO

9

Manhattan Bridge

10

Williamsburg Bridge

11

Chrysler Building

12

Gracie Mansion

13

Yankee Stadium

14

George Washington Bridge

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