Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.
Additional Info
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.
Guests need to arrive at least 30-minutes prior to departure for boarding.
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.
What To Expect
Brooklyn Bridge
You'll enjoy dazzling skyline views of Manhattan on this 2-hour cruise. From the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York's landmarks are especially memorable when lit up at night. Beverages, food, and souvenirs are available for purchase onboard.
Statue of Liberty
Absorb stunning views of the floodlit Statue of Liberty.
Options
Harbor Lights Cruise
What‘s Included
2-hour Sightseeing Cruise
Indoor & Outdoor Seating
Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi onboard
Bathrooms on board
Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (Headphones required) See below for more.
Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,944 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the city on the water
dvorak2026,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun way to see the city on the water. You get to see many landmarks including the Freedom Tower, Statue of Liberty, Long Island Pepsi Cola sign, etc. There was plenty of seating inside as well as standing room on the outside deck. Andy is a great guide.
Amazing experience!
Greg H,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was absolutely amazing. I feel we got a special treatment because while just before we started it POURED rain, the end result was amazing sunset shots WITH RAINBOWS! Tip: Arrive early. We were able to board at 6:15 for a 7pm departure...got exactly the seats we wanted.
Well worth it!
phillipaZ3614XV,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth it! Especially enjoyed the young lady who narrated the trip and sang the NYC song to see us off. Will definitely book again.
Great tour
V2057KAralphw,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good way to explore down the Hudson.
Be there half hour before...
Trevor W,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be there half hour before the start of the experience.Food wasn’t good not a lot of choice.Lots of children if your looking for adult only no good for you .
Awesome experience
jjrush,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so fun. I brought 3 kids and the 2 hours flew by. An awesome way to see the city, informative and fun.
Fun, really relaxing to...
Rachael S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, really relaxing to sail along the Hudson at sunset. Couldn't hear everything the tour guide was saying because the wind is so loud, but I still had a great time. Got a lot of really beautiful New York skyline pictures.
A great way to see NYC sites
MisterMJL,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see the city from the water. Great informative commentary from Bobby. Got up close to Statue of Liberty for some great photos. Plenty of room onboard with drinks and snacks available to purchase. Staff were pleasant and so helpful. My son was in his wheelchair and staff made sure we got on and off with ease. Highly recommended.
Relaxing culmination to our 4 day trip to NYCo
Karen B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful two hour cruise. Weather perfect and great narration of everything we were passing. And gorgeous sunset views.
Really pretty, worth the money
Maria M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat ride was great, the views were beautiful and the staff were really nice. I quite enjoy the comments of the narrator, he was funny.
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