Duration
2-Hour Sail
Type
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The Harbor Lights Cruise will be a pleasant way to experience the glittering Manhattan Skyline as the daylight dissipates! Experience most important Sights at Sunset - Great panoramic views and entertaining commentary by the official guide onboard!

DESCRIPTION

The Harbor Lights Cruise at Sunset - 2Hour will be a pleasant way to experience the glittering Manhattan Skyline as the daylight dissipates.

You will cruise down the Hudson River and up the East River to reach the United Nations Building. You will cruise under the famous Brooklyn Bridge to enjoy great close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, The Empire State Building, Battery Park and the Financial District.

Circle Line is one of the oldest boat companies in New York City and their famous boats cruise the New York Harbor throughout the day.

The cruise leaves at 7 pm (6 pm during winter) from Pier 83 at West 42nd Street on the Hudson River. This is a live narrated tour and a professional tour guide will give you a detailed description of all major attractions. A full bar is available onboard where you can purchase snacks and drinks to enjoy during your cruise.

Available: Daily, Year-round

HIGHLIGHTS

Midtown + Lower Manhattan & the East Side
Panoramic Views of the Bay at Sunset
2-hour Overview Tour + Live Narration by Tour Guide
Discover major Sightseeing at Night + Snack-Bar onboard

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Inclusions

    • The Harbor Lights Cruise at Sunset, 2 hour

Exclusions

    • Food & Beverages
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Everything else not specifically outlined in the "What’s Included"

Activity Schedule

Departure Point: Pier 83 - 42nd Street and the Hudson River, New York
Departure Dates: Daily, Year-round
Schedule: 7:00pm - Boarding: 45' minutes before departure
Black-out Dates: December 25th

Additional Info & FAQ

  • It is not necessary to select a time when you purchase your tickets. Cruise tickets are valid for any time. Please refer to the cruise schedule for available departures.
  • Exchange your Voucher at VIP Booth at Pier 83. Allow yourself 45 minutes for ample ticketing and boarding time. 

Policy & Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol.  For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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How to
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Map & Directions

This circle line cruise departs from the Pier 83, Hudson River on the West Side of Manhattan. The Pier is within walking distance from/to Midtown West and Hudson Yards and only 5 minutes south of the famous Intrepid Museum.
You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The closest Subway stop is "42nd Street - Times Square" (1, 2, 3 red line + 7 purple line + A, C, E blue line + N, Q , R & W yellow line and S shuttle from/to Grand Central) located approximately a 20/25-minute walk from Pier 83. Alternatively, the "34th Street/Hudson Yards" (7 purple line) is 15 minutes away on foot.

For those that prefer traveling by water, the closest Water Taxi Stop will be Pier 78 – Midtown / W. 39th St., Hudson River (St. George Line to Staten Island) where you can also board one of the NJ Waterway taxi, and then walk north for 5 minutes to Pier 83. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – Circle Line, 83 North River Piers, West 43rd Street and 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036.

Please note that once you have arrived by Pier 83, you will head to the box office for the Circle Line Cruises to check in.
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Testimonials & Reviews
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What They
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Giuseppe M. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
Excellent guide, excellent organisation, Irene always ready to respond, available in every topic with competence, you can feel the passion for her work. Her voice accompanied our tour, we will miss you!

From Google - January 2024
Antonella G. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
I am the owner of a Travel Agency. We are Italian in Erba, Eolo travel, I brought a small group and I entrusted myself to Tony. We received great service from start to finish. Punctuality and excellent guides.Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!

From Google - May 2024
Breanna A. | TripAdvisor
5-Star Review on TripAdvisor
Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!

From TripAdvisor - April 2022
DCA1014 | TripAdvisor
5-Star Review on TripAdvisor
I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]

From TripAdvisor - October 2021
Carmine S. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
An extraordinary experience: I had the pleasure of having Irene as my guide for two days and thanks to the passion she puts into guiding you through the streets of NYC, the anecdotes, the trivia she lets you discover, and the facets she shows during the tour you can't help but fall even more in love with this wonderful city.

From Google - February 2024
Erica F. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
[...] unique, very professional, courteous, friendly we can only write positive adjectives, you made us feel at home and have the desire to return. Super recommended. Erica, Marco, Annalisa and Giuseppe.

From Google - December 2023
Keena B. | TripAdvisor
5-Star Review on TripAdvisor
The SATC walking tour is fabulous! Our tour guide was amazing. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and so knowledgeable about the city. It was essentially 2 tours in 1. SATC and visits to historical places in the city. I give this tour 5 stars and definitely recommend. Grab your walking shoes and schedule one today!

From TripAdvisor - August 2021
Amber M. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
Our family had a wonderful experience seeing Ellis Island and Liberty Island! Irene was very knowledgeable and engaging for our three children ages 5, 9, and 12. We will definitely book again with her [...]

From Google - November 2022
Giorgia M. | Google
5-Star Review on Google
We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]

From Google - January 2023
Pierangelo G. | TripAdvisor
5-Star Review on TripAdvisor
Irene? as I have already said elsewhere, she truly deserves all the compliments that are paid to her. Available, friendly, prepared, in short, if you need an Italian speaking guide in New York, she is the right person. You deserve 5 stars and more!

From TripAdvisor - April 2024
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