Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise from Midtown NYC
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Set sail from Midtown Manhattan and enjoy a sightseeing cruise with both indoor and outdoor seating. A live guide shares stories of the city’s history as you take in skyline views with drinks available for purchase at the cash bar.
Glide past the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Hudson Yards, with its futuristic Vessel and Edge sky deck. Capture stunning views of the Freedom Tower rising over Lower Manhattan’s financial district.
Pause to photograph the Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of freedom, and pass Ellis Island where millions once arrived in search of the American dream. Cruise past Governors Island, Castle Clinton, and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Sail under the Brooklyn Bridge and spot cultural landmarks like the Whitney Museum, Intrepid Museum, Little Island, and the historic South Street Seaport. Every turn reveals another side of Manhattan’s iconic skyline.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs.
Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
Not suitable for pets
What To Expect
Statue of Liberty
pass by the statue of liberty while dining and celebrating st patricks day
Empire State Building
he Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, famous for its towering spire and panoramic observation decks. Completed in 1931, it was the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years and remains an iconic symbol of the New York skyline.
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90-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise from Midtown NYC
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 8PM departure is 2 hours NYC Skyline and Statue 2 Level Yacht
What‘s Included
Outdoor and indoor seating
Alcohol for sale in Cash Bar
NYC Skyline and Statue of Liberty Cruise
Live guide
Food & drink (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice and easy
967sabitak,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The organizers were a very nice team of people. It was not crowded and easy to move between different parts of the boat. The boat went slow and nice cruising. It was a nice ride for the price.
Watch out for bad actors
Sherry P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The vendor (third party) for this experience took our money, changed the plan, and did not provide an update of tickets reflecting the change. They refuse to send us a refund. We’ve used Viator multiple times and this was the first bad experience we’ve had. We are out our money as this third party vendor says they can’t reimburse. We ended up buying another set of tickets at the gate, took the tour, and decided we won’t use this service going forward.
Lovely 90 minute tour around the city by water
larrylI2646BK,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour around the bottom of the city. You sit around the perimeter of a fifty foot boat, and the guide gives you fun facts about the sites as you go from the west side of the island, past the Statue of Liberty and up to the Brooklyn bridge. Recommended tourist activity.
It was most terrible...
Jinhang C,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It was most terrible experience, 30 minutes prior to the trip the operator call say it was delay 2 hours. I requested a refund but they refused!!
Snooze cruise
Carlotta H,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour was supposed to be for 2:30..they didn’t arrive until after 3:00. We didn’t depart until 3:35. The boat was extremely hot and boring. They were definitely unprepared.
Very bad.
Angela R,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It seemed very wrong to me since they never arrived; the reservation stated one address, and then they called us because they were supposedly going to arrive at another address, which was Pier 36, and we waited and they never arrived.
Worst experience Ever !!!!!
Larry R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Well first let’s start with communication there was none from the start of us getting to the pier until we finally left an hour later and having to pay 60 dollars for parking for an event that never happened! We got to the pier at 12:00 on the dot . When they finally called they lied and said the boat left at 12:30 but keep in mind we were told the boat was having issues and would be a little late . That’s not the issue the problem was them not showing up at all then lying about it . I had 3 different conversations and all of them were very scam like I would never suggest this to anyone . The first time we were offered another ride but they were going to charge an additional fee which is crazy because we already paid for a boat that didn’t show so why would I pay again without proof I’m actually going this time . Then the man just stopped answering or would pick up and not say a word we were told to speak to this booking company to get our money back because this is ridiculous worst experience EVER !!!!!DO NOT TRUST THESE SCAM ARTIST THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND TELL U THE BOAT CAME EVEN THOUGH U NEVER GOT ON A BOAT !!
Scam. Absolutely to be avoided.
626aymericm,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00A disaster. We were herded to the tip of Manhattan by a horde of fake guides who work for the company that organizes the cruises... they sold us tickets at double the price, promising an immediate departure... then we waited for an hour... to see a bus arrive that then made us go through all of Manhattan in traffic for an hour... for barely an hour of a noisy and uncomfortable cruise, where not everyone had a seat... a scandal. Absolutely to be avoided. A real scam.
Disappointed
LATRESE T,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This was my friends' first time in NYC and we never got to experience it. Soon after I paid for the tour, the guide called and said he didn't have room for my group. We were all pissed!
Low quality
Tove G,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Inept in many ways: Docking - captain inexperienced and time consuming Unprofessional staff Chairs facing reverse (the view did not match the monologue) Explanation: As the director was speaking the view didn’t match
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