As the sun goes down, the daylight gets redder and softer. Cinematographers call it 'magic hour'. In New York, it's also when the lights come on. The hypnotic effects of a skyline springing to life as the dark descends is thrilling. Witnessing it on a two-hour guided cruise through the waters of the city? _Unforgettable_.

New York: Circle Line Evening Sightseeing Cruise

In your regular life, you may not be a seafarer. In New York, anything is possible. This is a ridiculously scenic 90-minute tour of New York's famous sights, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and everywhere you look, that iconic Manhattan skyline!

New York: Circle Line Landmarks Cruise

Explore New York's landmarks with a cruise down the Hudson River. Your guide will highlight key sights from climate-controlled cabins and open-air decks.

Board the cruise and sail past Hudson Yards and Little Island. Spot One World Trade Center and Ellis Island in the distance. After that, get a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty with a 10-minute stop for photos.

See Lower Manhattan, pass under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and travel briefly up the East River before returning to Pier 78. After that, end your tour with a memorable digital boarding photo.

New York: 90-Minute Lower Manhattan Landmarks Sightseeing Cruise

The entire city is your backdrop on this all-encompassing cruise. You'll see the best New York has to offer! Get right up close to the Statue of Liberty, and admire the ever-changing views of Manhattan's crowded skyline. With a charming guide you'll soak up sea air, centuries of history, and splendid views – all in one trip. 

Please note: Due to the excessive heat NY is experiencing, the Amtrak trains will not be operating their bridges. This means that certain bridges on the Best of NY route will not be raised, and this will not allow the cruise to fully circle Manhattan. The cruise will still travel as far as the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge near the Eastern tip of Manhattan before turning around.

New York: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise

Tickets for this fifty-mile cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park allow you to enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn on an Oktoberfest-inspired boat ride. 

The huge, outdoor decks are perfect for getting some autumn sun, fresh air, and 360-degree views of the golden mountainside. 

Enjoy traditional German cuisine, Oktoberfest beers, and a German polka band onboard as you sail under the George Washington Bridge and Mario Cuomo Bridge.

When you arrive at Bear Mountain, you are free to explore the area by hiking a network of trails or lounging by the lake.

New York: Full-Day Hudson River Cruise to Bear Mountain

Experience the best of New York City from sky-high views to scenic waters with this exclusive package. Look out at the incredible skyline from Edge NYC's sky deck and enjoy a picturesque Circle Line boat tour around Manhattan's most famous landmarks. 

**Edge NYC: General Admission**  
Get breathtaking views from the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with glass walls and floors that offer stunning perspectives of New York City.

**New York: Circle Line Highlights Boat Tour**  
Go on a scenic 90-minute cruise around Manhattan with a knowledgeable guide, seeing famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

Edge NYC + Circle Line Landmarks Cruise

Board this cruise departing from Pier 78 in Manhattan to see the Statue of Liberty and other key landmarks in New York City.

View sights like One World Trade Center, Chelsea Piers, Little Island Park, and Ellis Island. The cruise stops near the Statue of Liberty, allowing for photo opportunities.

The service includes indoor and outdoor seating options, snack and beverage services onboard (at your own expense), and licensed guides providing commentary.

Additionally, complimentary shuttle buses to and from the pier operate from select Manhattan locations.

New York: Statue of Liberty Quick Cruise

Take a sightseeing cruise that showcases New York City’s major landmarks from the water.

This cruise offers views of iconic sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Empire State Building, providing a diverse perspective of the city’s famous landmarks.

The boats feature comfortable viewing areas, with both indoor and outdoor spaces available for guests to enjoy the scenery and capture memorable photos.

A tour guide provides information about the sights along the route. Snacks and beverages are available onboard (at your own expense), and the ticket includes roundtrip bus transportation to and from the pier.

New York: 80-Minute Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Weehawken

If you're looking for a leisurely punt down the river, you're on the wrong page. Thrill-seekers – this one's for you.

The Beast is the only jet-powered speedboat experience in New York. Buckle up, hold on to your hats (seriously), and prepare yourself for a 45mph ride to the Statue of Liberty on the back of this bright-green river monster.

New York: The Beast Speedboat Ride

The Statue of Liberty has been holding the torch for Manhattan since 1886, and here's your chance to see her up close. Board your Liberty Cruise, learn the history of this New York icon with commentary from passionate tour guides, and stop just feet away for photos.

New York: Circle Line Midtown Manhattan Boat Tour

Take a bite out of your Big Apple bucket list and enjoy some of the top things to do in the Hudson River area. The Hudson River Bundle gives you the perfect head-start to sightseeing in the city, with one of the best Museums in New York, one of the best views in the city, a super-handy audio guide app, and 10% off everything else you want to book in New York.

Intrepid Museum + Edge at Hudson Yards Bundle

New York has a lot of vertical landmarks; the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, just to name a few. But the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is on another level – or at least its exhibits are. This military and maritime museum lets you step on board a former aircraft carrier – the USS Intrepid – to see submarines, planes, space shuttles, and more!

Intrepid Museum: Entry Ticket

Visit Hudson Yards in Manhattan, a unique urban development featuring residential and office towers, restaurants, bars, and a luxury shopping center. Learn about this $25 billion neighborhood, the most expensive private real estate development in American history.

Walk part of the High Line, a former industrial railway transformed into an elevated park. Enjoy art, meadows, flowers, and views from this unique trail above the street.


Then, visit Edge, a sky deck 1,100 feet high, offering views of Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

Hudson Yards New York: Guided Tour + Optional Edge Entry

New York's towering skyscrapers might make your jaw drop, but for something truly unique, there's Vessel. Hudson Yards has been given a new lease on life thanks to the larger-than-life artistry of its latest installation. 

The open-air tower is a hive of tourist activity, and everywhere you look offers a new perspective – whether that's the ever-growing number of landings below, the views through the layers of stairs, or even the Hudson.

Vessel at Hudson Yards

Visit Edge and Vessel with a single ticket. At Edge, stand 1,100 ft above New York City and look out over the city from a sky deck with clear glass floors and walls. 

Next, climb the staircases inside Vessel’s unique design. Each staircase offers different views. The Vessel’s structure of intersecting staircases and bronze-colored steel platforms makes it a popular spot for photos in NYC.

Explore reimagined, multisensory installations including Pulse, Kaleidoscope, Reflections, Infinite City, and Crystal Cave, inspired by different aspects of New York City.

Edge NYC & Vessel at Hudson Yards: Flex Admission

Visit Edge NYC on the western side of Manhattan, which provides views of the entire skyline. Head up over 1,100 ft above the city to visit indoor and outdoor sky decks.

Start your visit with a multimedia experience, stand on the glass floor and look at the city streets 100 stories below, and enjoy the moment with a glass of champagne.

The outdoor deck has frameless glass panels angled outward so you can lean out over the edge with the city below. From the outdoor seats, get a higher view past the edge of the deck.

Explore reimagined, multisensory installations including Pulse, Kaleidoscope, Reflections, Infinite City, and Crystal Cave, inspired by different aspects of New York City.

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