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
2,947 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such an amazing way to...
jessica k,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing way to see the city! My friend didn't appreciate all of commentary from out specific guide, but it was easy enough to tune out and the views we spectacular.
Loved the cruise. Our...
Anne Q,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the cruise. Our guide was very interesting and great fun. Saw a lot of the city I hadn’t seen before and heard lots of new information.
Enjoyed the boat ride
Carla V,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed it but most people around us did not care about listening to the information shared by the tour guide, so it was hard to hear what he was saying. He was entertaining and enjoyable to listen to, but he went really fast and it was easy to miss details. Overall, we enjoyed the two hour boat ride and would recommend it. Get there early to be able to choose where you sit on the boat.
Great experience, just...
Chris H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, just wish it was a few minutes later as sun was still setting and not lit up very well. Good crew and staff, all very helpful and courteous. Needed to get there earlier than 40 minutes ahead of time for good top deck seats.
Great Experience
shawnasQ9955RX,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was amazing and informative in providing facts during our boat cruise, as well as being funny and fun to listen to!
Highly recommend
birthdaybride,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the harbor light cruise with these guys. Our guide was comical yet super knowledgeable and informative throughout the cruise. The views were beautiful from the water. Food and drinks were available for purchase during the length of the cruise as well
Wrong timing.
Douglas Z,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our timing was off due the fact that we booked it for the longer daylight hours. only saw lights on the last 10 minutes.
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.
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